Belly rub explained
A belly rub or tummy rub is the act of gently touching a dog's stomach area.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Numerous dogs enjoy belly rubbing, but not all of them. When a dog rolls on their back, it may be an indication that the dog wants a belly rub, however it is not always the case. A dog’s stomach is an immensely vulnerable part of their body. Some body language that indicates that a dog wants a belly rub includes vocalization, tail waggling, open (or squinty) eyes, relaxed and open mouth, while their body is wiggly and loose. If the dog kicks their leg or both legs during belly rub, it is completely normal, and the phenomenon itself is called a scratch reflex.
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Notes and References
- Web site: Fratt. Kayla. Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs So Much?. thesprucepets.com. The Spruce Pets. 2023-09-25. 2024-03-10.
- Web site: Why do dogs like belly rubs and tickling so much?. barclondon.com. Barc London. 27 April 2022. 2024-03-10.
- Web site: Mitchell. Sandra. Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs?. petmd.com. PetMD. 2023-11-07. 2024-03-10.
- Web site: Smargiasso. Claudia. Dogs and Belly Rubs: A Love Story Worth Reading. petcube.com. Petcube. 29 October 2021. 2024-03-10.
- Web site: Rolling Over: Does Your Dog Want Belly Rubs?. dogkindtraining.com. Dogkind Training. 2022-05-23. 2024-03-10.
- Web site: Belly Rubs: Here's Why It's A Pupper's Ultimate Weakness. canineactivitycenter.com. Fast Tracks Canine Activity Center. 2023-06-07. 2024-03-10.
- Web site: What does it mean when a dog lets you rub their belly? . dearpet.in. DearPet. 2021-12-10. 2024-03-10.
