09/01/2026
Sometimes, it’s super obvious a dog wants your physical attention. They have their whole body leaning on you, mouth open, tongue flopping out, eyes soft and squinty. That’s the spot! With dogs you don’t know, or even your own dogs that maybe aren’t *always* interested in touch, one of the best ways you can understand if they want touch is to offer it, and see how they respond! 🫴 If you move your hand towards them, and they move away—no thanks! 🫷If they move towards your hand, and put their body into it, that’s probably a green light! 🚦 It’s a good practice to stop every few seconds and see what they do. Do they walk away? All done! Do they lean in again? More please! 😁🤓 If you want to have the best bond with your dog possible, respecting their boundaries is a must! 😊😘Featuring my new friend and training pup, Valentine, the cattle-dog-mix! 🥰 She’s so fricken sweet. In our private sessions before her board and train, she would take food from me, but didn’t want to be touched. And that’s ok! Now she’s in my home, pretty well-adjusted, and is very affectionate—in her own way!🥹