It’s also a way for dogs to say, “Hey, let’s be friends.” A submissive dog might nudge you on the butt, hip, or even your own “muzzle” as if you were another dog. Why do this? Because it helps them to avoid fights and arguments that they’re not interested in having, or know that they can’t win. When dogs push their nose up against the mouths and noses of other dogs, it’s a way of showing them submission and saying that they know that the other dog is in charge. ![]() When dogs with this instinct are put in a domestic situation, they will sometimes “herd” people (usually children) with some nose-nudging. Come On, Let’s Goĭogs that are bred to herd animals often use nudging to tell those animals where to go. Below are just a few of the possible things that your pooch may be trying to tell you. While I wouldn’t necessarily call this a subtle form of communication, it is certainly a more nuanced one in that a dog nudge can have a wide variety of meanings depending on the context. ![]() But what about nose-nudging? What does that mean? ![]() ![]() If she’s growling, there’s a good chance she’s upset about something. If your dog is wagging his tail, it’s probably a safe bet that he’s happy.
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