{"id":14876,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:00","slug":"why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog put her bum in my other dog face?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_put_her_bum_in_my_other_dog_face\" title=\"Why does my dog put her bum in my other dog face?\">Why does my dog put her bum in my other dog face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_do_my_dogs_lay_on_each_other\" title=\"Why do my dogs lay on each other?\">Why do my dogs lay on each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_does_my_younger_dog_sit_on_my_older_dog\" title=\"Why does my younger dog sit on my older dog?\">Why does my younger dog sit on my older dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_stand_on_my_other_dog\" title=\"Why does my dog stand on my other dog?\">Why does my dog stand on my other dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_push_his_bum_into_my_other_dog\" title=\"Why does my dog push his bum into my other dog?\">Why does my dog push his bum into my other dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_backs_into_another_dog\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog backs into another dog?\">What does it mean when a dog backs into another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_put_her_butt_in_dogs_faces\" title=\"Why does my dog put her butt in dogs faces?\">Why does my dog put her butt in dogs faces?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#Why_do_dogs_like_to_lay_on_each_other\" title=\"Why do dogs like to lay on each other?\">Why do dogs like to lay on each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#How_do_you_tell_if_dogs_are_bonded_to_each_other\" title=\"How do you tell if dogs are bonded to each other?\">How do you tell if dogs are bonded to each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_puts_his_head_on_another_dogs_back\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog puts his head on another dogs back?\">What does it mean when a dog puts his head on another dogs back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-put-her-bum-in-my-other-dog-face\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_leans_on_other_dog\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog leans on other dog?\">What does it mean when a dog leans on other dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_put_her_bum_in_my_other_dog_face\"><\/span>Why does my dog put her bum in my other dog face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From what I know from Caesar Milan, dogs smelling other dogs butts is just <b>to get to know each dog individually. Serina R. Female and female are the hardest to get to get along, so it may be a dominance thing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_dogs_lay_on_each_other\"><\/span>Why do my dogs lay on each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are pack animals, and being so close to their littermates makes them feel warm and safe. Even when they get older, dog siblings often like to sleep curled up against each other <b>for comfort and security<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_younger_dog_sit_on_my_older_dog\"><\/span>Why does my younger dog sit on my older dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is common when siblings remain together into adulthood. It&#8217;s not unusual for the behavior of one dog sitting on the other dog to happen <b>when both animals are calm and relaxed. One dog might lie down for a nap only to have the other sit down on her.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_stand_on_my_other_dog\"><\/span>Why does my dog stand on my other dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog stands over another dog, it often means <b>they are trying to gain control of that dog or his behavior. Sometimes the posture will stiffen if allowed to continue. When puppies do this, I usually gently hold the dog on top and allow the one underneath to extricate him or herself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_push_his_bum_into_my_other_dog\"><\/span>Why does my dog push his bum into my other dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Because it helps them to avoid fights and arguments that they&#8217;re not interested in having, or know that they can&#8217;t win. It&#8217;s also a way for dogs to say, Hey, let&#8217;s be friends. A submissive dog might nudge you on the butt, hip, or even your own muzzle as if you were another dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_backs_into_another_dog\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog backs into another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs turn their backs to other dogs during the mating ritual, <b>as an invitation to a potential suitor. Other possible theories that explain why dogs show people their backs are advanced by certified dog trainer and consultant Sherry Woodard. Her first theory is that your dog is greeting you in the only way he knows how.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_put_her_butt_in_dogs_faces\"><\/span>Why does my dog put her butt in dogs faces?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s possible your dog may be trying to claim you with his pheromones by backing into you, Znajda tells The Dodo. They&#8217;re leaving their scent on you. Dogs also lean in to their owners as a source of comfort. They want to be as close to you as possible, Znajda says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_to_lay_on_each_other\"><\/span>Why do dogs like to lay on each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are pack animals, and being so close to their littermates makes <b>them feel warm and safe. Even when they get older, dog siblings often like to sleep curled up against each other for comfort and security.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_dogs_are_bonded_to_each_other\"><\/span>How do you tell if dogs are bonded to each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Katy on Washington DC&#8217;s NewsChannel 8, to figure out how you can tell if your pets are getting along.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Your pets enjoy playing together.<\/li>\n<li>They like to snuggle up close to one another and fall asleep.<\/li>\n<li>One pet doesn&#8217;t want to leave the other one behind.<\/li>\n<li>Your cats don&#8217;t have any issues sharing a litter box.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_puts_his_head_on_another_dogs_back\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog puts his head on another dogs back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is an <b>attempt to assert dominance over other dogs. In the dog world, simple behaviors are used to display dominance over each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_leans_on_other_dog\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog leans on other dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes a dog leans only <b>when threatened or when they feel their owner is being threatened.  If the dog is leaning on other dogs they could feel threatened and you may consider removing them from the company of those who are causing this behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog put her bum in my other dog face?Why do my dogs lay on each other?Why does my younger dog sit on my older dog?Why does my dog stand on my other dog?Why does my dog push his bum into my other dog?What does it mean when a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14876"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14876"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14876\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}