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Dog of the Day: Molly!
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Lean On Me — Why Pups Love to Lean
If you’ve ever been sitting on the couch or standing in the kitchen and suddenly felt the weight of your furry best friend pressing against your leg, you’re not alone. Many dog owners experience this affectionate (and sometimes super inconvenient) behavior.
But why does your dog lean against you? Is it love, security, or something else entirely? Let’s dive into the reasons behind this endearing canine habit.
Affection and Bonding
The simplest and most heartwarming reason your dog leans against you is love. Dogs are pack animals, and physical closeness is a natural way for them to bond with their pack members—humans included. When your dog leans on you, they may simply be seeking comfort and a sense of connection, much like how they would snuggle up with their littermates.
Seeking Security and Reassurance
Just like humans turn to loved ones for support in times of stress, dogs may lean against their owners when they feel anxious or uncertain. Whether it’s a thunderstorm, fireworks, or an unfamiliar environment, your presence provides them with a sense of safety. By leaning into you, they’re saying, “I trust you.”
They Want Attention
Dogs are smart and quickly learn what gets them the attention they crave. If leaning against you results in belly rubs, ear scratches, or sweet words, they’ll likely do it more often. It’s their way of saying, “Hey, don’t forget about me!”
A Sign of Dominance?
There’s a common misconception that leaning is a display of dominance, but that’s not true in most cases. While some dogs may use physical contact as a way to assert their presence, most lean out of affection and comfort rather than control. If your dog’s leaning is accompanied by pushy or demanding behavior, it may be worth consulting a trainer to better understand their body language.
Warmth and Comfort
Especially in the chilly winter, your dog may simply seek warmth! Dogs instinctively cuddle up to stay cozy; if you happen to be their nearest heat source, they’ll take full advantage. This is especially true for breeds that love to snuggle, like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and Greyhounds.
Should You Encourage or Discourage Leaning?
If you enjoy the closeness, there’s no reason to discourage it—leaning is generally a sign of trust and affection. However, if your dog is large and tends to knock you off balance or if the behavior becomes excessive and clingy, you may want to train them to respect your personal space by teaching commands like “sit” or “stay.”
A dog leaning against you is often their way of showing love, trust, and a desire for companionship. Whether they’re seeking comfort, warmth, or simply a bit of affection, it’s a beautiful reminder of the special bond you share. So next time your pup leans in, take a moment to appreciate the connection—you’re their safe space, their favorite human, and their best friend.
These cannabis gummies keep selling out in 2023
If you’ve ever struggled to enjoy cannabis due to the harshness of smoking or vaping, you’re not alone. That’s why these new cannabis gummies caught our eye.
Mood is an online dispensary that has invented a “joint within a gummy” that’s extremely potent yet federally-legal. Their gummies are formulated to tap into the human body’s endocannabinoid system.
Although this system was discovered in the 1990’s, farmers and scientists at Mood were among the first to figure out how to tap into it with cannabis gummies. Just 1 of their rapid onset THC gummies can get you feeling right within 5 minutes!
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