Patting The Dog: Dónde acariciar a un perro

You’re probably thinking, “There’s no right or wrong way to go about patting the dog. I’ve been petting dogs my whole life!” Well, yes, maybe you have been sharing the love with every canine that crosses your path, so you have experience. And yes, dogs are far less picky than cats when it comes to being pet the right way. However, there are some instances where patting the dog can cause them stress or ansiedad—which could lead to a trip to the vet.

Como quieres asegurarte de que tu amigo peludo esté feliz y relajado, es importante aprender la forma correcta de acariciar a un perro.

Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre acariciar a un perro

Hay muchas formas de acariciar al perro, pero si quieres la mejor experiencia para ambos, debes seguir algunas reglas. La primera regla al acariciar a un perro es iniciar el contacto solo si él viene a ti primero. Con demasiada frecuencia, los humanos se toman libertades con los animales, sin darse cuenta de que a veces un contacto no es bienvenido y es estresante. Como quieres que tu perro confíe en ti, debes demostrarle que puedes ser paciente y, sí, confiable.

Los perros también tienen gustos y aversiones individuales. Algunos perros prefieren un buen rasguño en la barbilla, mientras que a otros les puede gustar una agradable palmadita en la base de la cola. Al iniciar una sesión de caricias con cualquier perro, busque pistas de contexto sobre lo que más le gusta. Pocos lugares en un perro están prohibidos de inmediato, aunque los lugares más seguros siempre son la cabeza, debajo de la barbilla, el pecho y la espalda.

Tenga en cuenta que si los perros dóciles se vuelven irritables cuando los acaricia, podría ser un signo de lesión o enfermedad. Lleve al perro al veterinario inmediatamente para que le diagnostique. Algunas dolencias que causan sensibilidad al tacto incluyen infecciones de oído, molestias en las uñas y dolor artrítico en las caderas y la espalda.

¿A los perros les gusta que los acaricien?

Yes, dogs like to be pet—as long as it’s done the right way.

Touch is something that all creatures crave, because it’s such a special way to show you care. Touch also releases oxitocina, la hormona del vínculo.

For both humans and dogs, touch soothes anxiety, lowers heart rate and blood pressure, and promotes a feeling of comfort. However, you need to know how to approach a dog correctly and pet them so they don’t feel threatened.

¿Has estado acariciando mal a tu perro toda tu vida?

So now that you know that trust must be established prior to petting a dog, you might have inkling that you’ve been going about patting the dog wrong this whole time. Any dog you approach, be it a dog you’ve seen dozens of times or a stray out in the forest, you have to avoid looking threatening. You shouldn’t make the first move, and you need to be cautious.

Los saludos adecuados son imprescindibles, al igual que utilizar a las mascotas de la manera correcta.

Petting, interestingly, can be used in lieu of verbal affirmations when training your dog. That’s how important touch is to dogs. In fact, studies have found that dogs even prefer pets over “good boy” and consider it a reward for good behavior. For example, if your dog remains at your side when guests arrive instead of jumping around, give them a pet to show them that they’re behaving well.

This isn’t going to work in more stimulating environments, though. If you’re at the dog park, a pet isn’t going to be enough to keep your dog by your side. It will, however, keep them calm enough to listen to your commands.

Emplee también estas mismas tácticas cuando acaricie perros nuevos.

Acariciar a un perro desconocido o callejero

So you’ve come across a dog you don’t know. The first rule is to never reach out to pet them. Reinforce this rule in your children, as well. They should never approach a dog who is clearly uncomfortable and trying to hide or run away.

Rather than reaching out where a dog could lunge and bite, give the dog a chance to come to you instead. Invite first contact by crouching or squatting down at their level and slightly turn your body to the side so your chest isn’t facing them. With scared or timid dogs, this is a display that shows you aren’t trying to be intimidating. If a dog seems far more confident, you don’t have to squat down. Simply bend over, pat your thighs, and talk to them soothingly.

Don’t hover over or around dogs. Make minimal Contacto visual, ya que puede percibirse como una amenaza..

If the dog allows you to pet them, avoid going any further than under the chin. Never touch the top of a fearful dog’s head, as this could be seen as aggression from a bigger animal. Dogs often keep their nose and eyes to the ground, so anything touching the top of their head is threatening.

Acariciar a un perro amigable

Is the dog approaching with its tail wagging and eyes wide? Do you know this dog is friendly? It’s still smart to let the dog initiate contact. Keep in mind that dogs live by their sense of smell and will want to smell your hand first. Curl your hand slightly, so your fingers are protected by the palm, just in case the dog becomes aggressive.

Again, only start by petting the dog under the chin. As mentioned above, patting the dog’s head may be perceived as aggression; even friendly, docile dogs might snap. Only proceed to pet the dog’s head when they are completely comfortable with you.

Also, don’t be in a rush to pet a friendly dog who exposes his belly. While there are occasions where this means the dog wants belly pets, it can also mean the dog is intimidated. You don’t want to come off as too pushy or threatening.

Only proceed to pet the dog beyond the chin and head when you’re on good terms.

¿Dónde acariciar a un perro?

El Los mejores lugares para acariciar a un perro. incluir:

• Debajo de la barbilla: este es el lugar más seguro cuando conoces perros nuevos
• Lados de la cabeza
• Cuello
• Pecho: A los perros les encanta que les rasquen y froten aquí
• Por la espalda
• Espalda

And only when you know you’re trusted:

• Trazos lentos en la parte superior de la cabeza.
• Suaves palmaditas cerca de la base de la cola.
• Acariciar el estómago

¿Y si acaricias estos lugares con un toque cuidadoso y gentil? A tu compañero peludo le encantará cada minuto.

Acariciando al perro: más para aprender

Patting the dog seems like an easy task, but there’s much more to it. Let the dog come to you then be gentle. Getting too excited could be stressful to the dog. Keep your pets to the chin, head, chest, and back until the dog trusts you. If this is your first meeting, avoid the base of the tail or other sensitive regions, like the paws.

Now, you’re a dog petting pro.

Lea más publicaciones relacionadas en el blog sobre su amigo canino:

• ¿Los perros saben sus nombres?
• Cómo mantener a un perro tranquilo y relajado mientras lo acicala

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