Accarezzare il cane: dove accarezzare un cane

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 ansia—which could lead to a trip to the vet.

Dal momento che vuoi assicurarti che il tuo amico peloso sia felice e rilassato, imparare il modo giusto di accarezzare un cane è importante.

Tutto quello che c'è da sapere su come accarezzare un cane

Ci sono molti modi per accarezzare il cane, ma se vuoi la migliore esperienza per entrambi, devi seguire alcune regole. La prima regola quando accarezzi un cane è iniziare il contatto solo se vengono da te per primi. Troppo spesso gli esseri umani si prendono delle libertà con gli animali, senza rendersi conto che a volte un tocco è sgradito e stressante. Dal momento che vuoi che il tuo cane si fidi di te, devi mostrare loro che puoi essere paziente e, sì, affidabile.

I cani hanno anche simpatie e antipatie individuali. Alcuni cani preferiscono un bel graffio sul mento, mentre altri potrebbero gradire una bella pacca alla base della coda. Quando inizi una sessione di carezze con qualsiasi cane, cerca indizi di contesto per ciò che gli piace di più. Pochi posti su un cane sono immediatamente vietati, anche se i punti più sicuri sono sempre sulla testa, sotto il mento, sul petto e sulla schiena.

Tieni presente che se i cani docili diventano irritabili quando li accarezzi, potrebbe essere un segno di infortunio o malattia. Porta immediatamente il cane dal veterinario per la diagnosi. Alcuni disturbi che causano sensibilità al tatto includono infezioni alle orecchie, fastidio alle unghie e dolore artritico ai fianchi e alla schiena.

Ai cani piace essere accarezzati?

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 ossitocina, l'ormone del legame.

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.

Hai accarezzato il tuo cane in modo sbagliato per tutta la vita?

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.

I saluti adeguati sono un must, così come usare gli animali domestici nel modo giusto.

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.

Impiega queste stesse tattiche anche quando accarezzi nuovi cani.

Accarezzare un cane sconosciuto o randagio

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 contatto visivo, in quanto può essere percepito come una minaccia.

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.

Accarezzare un cane amichevole

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.

Dove accarezzare un cane?

Il posti migliori per accarezzare un cane includere:

• Sotto il mento: questo è il punto più sicuro quando si incontrano nuovi cani
• Lati della testa
• Collo
• Petto: i cani adorano essere grattati e strofinati qui
• Giù per la schiena
• Le spalle

And only when you know you’re trusted:

• Colpi lenti sulla parte superiore della testa
• Picchietti delicati vicino alla base della coda
• Strofina la pancia

E se accarezzi questi luoghi con un tocco attento e gentile? Il tuo compagno peloso adorerà ogni minuto.

Accarezzando il cane - Altro da imparare

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.

Leggi altri post correlati sul blog sul tuo amico canino:

• I cani conoscono i loro nomi?
• Come mantenere un cane calmo e rilassato durante la toelettatura

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