{"id":16858,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:22","slug":"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/","title":{"rendered":"What does it mean when a dog lays on its back with paws up?"},"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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_lays_on_its_back_with_paws_up\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog lays on its back with paws up?\">What does it mean when a dog lays on its back with paws up?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_lies_on_its_back\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog lies on its back?\">What does it mean when a dog lies on its back?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_his_back_with_his_legs_open\" title=\"Why does my dog lay on his back with his legs open?\">Why does my dog lay on his back with his legs open?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_dogs_lay_on_their_backs\" title=\"What does it mean when dogs lay on their backs?\">What does it mean when dogs lay on their backs?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_its_back_when_he_sees_me\" title=\"Why does my dog lay on its back when he sees me?\">Why does my dog lay on its back when he sees me?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_respects_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog respects you?\">How do you tell if your dog respects you?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_sleeps_on_his_back\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog sleeps on his back?\">What does it mean when a dog sleeps on his back?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_laying_on_his_back\" title=\"Why does my dog keep laying on his back?\">Why does my dog keep laying on his back?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_down_with_her_legs_out\" title=\"Why does my dog lay down with her legs out?\">Why does my dog lay down with her legs out?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_his_back_and_stretch\" title=\"Why does my dog lay on his back and stretch?\">Why does my dog lay on his back and stretch?<\/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\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_lay_on_their_back\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to lay on their back?\">Is it normal for dogs to lay on their back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_do_dogs_lay_on_their_back_when_you_pet_them\" title=\"Why do dogs lay on their back when you pet them?\">Why do dogs lay on their back when you pet them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_shows_me_his_belly\" title=\"What does it mean when my dog shows me his belly?\">What does it mean when my dog shows me his belly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_his_back_when_I_tell_him_off\" title=\"Why does my dog roll on his back when I tell him off?\">Why does my dog roll on his back when I tell him off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_doesnt_respect_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog doesn&#8217;t respect you?\">How do you know if your dog doesn&#8217;t respect you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_thinks_youre_his_master\" title=\"How do you know if a dog thinks you&#8217;re his master?\">How do you know if a dog thinks you&#8217;re his master?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dogs_favorite_person\" title=\"How do you know if your dog&#8217;s favorite person?\">How do you know if your dog&#8217;s favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-lays-on-its-back-with-paws-up\/#How_do_I_know_if_Im_the_alpha_to_my_dog\" title=\"How do I know if I&#8217;m the alpha to my dog?\">How do I know if I&#8217;m the alpha to my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_lays_on_its_back_with_paws_up\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog lays on its back with paws up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When they sleep on their back with their belly in the air and paws up, <b>they are trying to keep cool. Because this is such a vulnerable position to be in, when dogs sleep on their back with their paws in the air, it also means that they are fully trusting you and their environment. Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_lies_on_its_back\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog lies on its back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laying directly on their back is a particularly vulnerable position. It doesn&#8217;t give their body any protection and leaves them vulnerable to threats. If a dog is sleeping on their backs it indicates that <b>they feel particularly secure. They are comfortable enough that they don&#8217;t need to protect themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_his_back_with_his_legs_open\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay on his back with his legs open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the summer, dogs choose this position <b>because they can release a lot of heat through their stomach. The breeze feels good on their tummies and when they let their paws out, they&#8217;re opening their bodies to release more heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_dogs_lay_on_their_backs\"><\/span>What does it mean when dogs lay on their backs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laying directly on their back is a particularly vulnerable position. It doesn&#8217;t give their body any protection and leaves them vulnerable to threats. If a dog is sleeping on their backs it indicates that <b>they feel particularly secure. They are comfortable enough that they don&#8217;t need to protect themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_its_back_when_he_sees_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay on its back when he sees me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attention Seeking Your dog will roll onto their back <b>when they are seeking your attention or approval. They are happiest when you are giving them attention and they will relax when you give them a quick tummy rub or spend time with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_respects_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog respects you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs your dog respects you<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Your dog doesn&#8217;t sit in your seat when you get up.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog lets you choose your seat.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog follows you everywhere.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog doesn&#8217;t walk you on the leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog lets you go through doors first.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog brings you toys to gain approval.  <\/li>\n<li>Your gets close to you to seek protection.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_sleeps_on_his_back\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog sleeps on his back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When they sleep on their back with their belly in the air and paws up, <b>they are trying to keep cool. Because this is such a vulnerable position to be in, when dogs sleep on their back with their paws in the air, it also means that they are fully trusting you and their environment. Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_laying_on_his_back\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep laying on his back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laying directly on their back is a particularly vulnerable position. It doesn&#8217;t give their body any protection and leaves them vulnerable to threats. If a dog is sleeping on their backs <b>it indicates that they feel particularly secure. They are comfortable enough that they don&#8217;t need to protect themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_down_with_her_legs_out\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay down with her legs out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What it means: These dogs are the most easy-going, laid back dogs who are very comfortable in their environment. They are usually friendly towards strangers or other dogs. Even when they are sleeping, <b>they are showing their love and loyalty towards you by reaching their paws out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_his_back_and_stretch\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay on his back and stretch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is because <b>the position leaves your dog in an incredibly vulnerable state and indicates submission. If your canine takes to sleeping on their back, it&#8217;s a sign that they feel incredibly safe and secure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_lay_on_their_back\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to lay on their back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When they sleep on their back with their belly in the air and paws up, <b>they are trying to keep cool. Because this is such a vulnerable position to be in, when dogs sleep on their back with their paws in the air, it also means that they are fully trusting you and their environment. Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lay_on_their_back_when_you_pet_them\"><\/span>Why do dogs lay on their back when you pet them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sleeping on their back is a very vulnerable position and shows trust\/comfort in their surroundings, says Dr. McDermott. When dogs are lying on their backs, they don&#8217;t have a care in the world and are completely relaxed. Obviously, your pup feels right at home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_shows_me_his_belly\"><\/span>What does it mean when my dog shows me his belly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the dog is comfortable with the person who is petting him, the pup will sometimes roll onto his back <b>to increase belly access. It seems that in these dogs, the belly rub feels good, she says. A different behavior occurs when a dog rolls on his back as soon as he is approached.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_his_back_when_I_tell_him_off\"><\/span>Why does my dog roll on his back when I tell him off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs expose their bellies to us for two main reasons: <b>as a submissive display, and as a request for a belly rub. It&#8217;s important to know what your dog is telling you before you go in for petting!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_doesnt_respect_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog doesn&#8217;t respect you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog refuses to get down or doesn&#8217;t answer simple commands, such as sit, down, or come, your dog doesn&#8217;t respect you. The same goes if your pet doesn&#8217;t listen to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_thinks_youre_his_master\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog thinks you&#8217;re his master?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog growls at you if you get near his toys or food. This should never be allowed. The fact that your dog is trying to control you  by keeping your away from its possessions  is one of the keys to recognizing that your dog thinks they&#8217;re alpha. Your dog stares into your eyes and does not turn away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dogs_favorite_person\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog&#8217;s favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some ways dogs show they love or trust someone, according to veterinarians.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>A dog that loves you will likely recognize your name  and be visibly excited when they hear it.  <\/li>\n<li>Dogs can show trust by bringing you items that need fixing.  <\/li>\n<li>A dog may show they are devoted to you by guarding you while you eat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_Im_the_alpha_to_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I know if I&#8217;m the alpha to my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the dog follows you more than anyone else in the family, then you&#8217;re in the top spot!<\/b><\/p>\n<li>#2. Let&#8217;s You Walk Through A Door First.  <\/li>\n<li>#3. Adores You with Affection.  <\/li>\n<li>#4. Doesn&#8217;t Steal or Snatch Food from You.  <\/li>\n<li>#5. Leaves the Best Spot for You.  <\/li>\n<li>#6. Breaks Eye Contact First.  <\/li>\n<li>#7. Stays Calm in Stressful Situations.<\/li>\n<p>26-May-2018<\/p>\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 What does it mean when a dog lays on its back with paws up?What does it mean when a dog lies on its back?Why does my dog lay on his back with his legs open?What does it mean when dogs lay on their backs?Why does my dog lay on its back when&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16858"}],"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=16858"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16858\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}