question about 8mo old Black Lab

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question about 8mo old Black Lab

Post by jm61 » Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:04:55



Harley, my 8 month old Black Lab has started to do something that I'm
curious about.
I've noticed that when it's time to go outside, and I'm trying to attach his
leash, Harley will turn around and push his backside and tail into me.
It's as if he wants me to pet his back. he intentionally keeps his head away
from me and backs up into me, tail wagging the entire time..
He always seems happy and eventually he turns his head around and allows me
to attach his leash.

Anyone know why he would do this ?

He wants to go outside, I'm not forcing him. Since he seems happy I'm not
concerned, just curious why he does this.
What is he trying to tell me ?

 
 
 

question about 8mo old Black Lab

Post by LdB » Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:07:02


Quote:

> Harley, my 8 month old Black Lab has started to do something that I'm
> curious about.
> I've noticed that when it's time to go outside, and I'm trying to attach his
> leash, Harley will turn around and push his backside and tail into me.
> It's as if he wants me to pet his back. he intentionally keeps his head away
> from me and backs up into me, tail wagging the entire time..
> He always seems happy and eventually he turns his head around and allows me
> to attach his leash.

> Anyone know why he would do this ?

> He wants to go outside, I'm not forcing him. Since he seems happy I'm not
> concerned, just curious why he does this.
> What is he trying to tell me ?

He want you to scratch his lower back just above his tail. Most dogs
love it. I don't know why, nor do I want to know why. I just scratch them.

LDB