{"id":4138,"date":"2022-04-18T13:14:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T13:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T07:18:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T07:18:15","slug":"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-nuzzles-their-head-into-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What does it mean when a dog nuzzles their head into you?"},"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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_nuzzles_their_head_into_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog nuzzles their head into you?\">What does it mean when a dog nuzzles their head into you?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_nuzzles_into_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog nuzzles into you?\">What does it mean when your dog nuzzles into you?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_push_her_face_into_mine\" title=\"Why does my dog push her face into mine?\">Why does my dog push her face into mine?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#What_are_signs_of_affection_from_dogs\" title=\"What are signs of affection from dogs?\">What are signs of affection from dogs?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Why_do_dogs_nudge_you_with_their_nose\" title=\"Why do dogs nudge you with their nose?\">Why do dogs nudge you with their nose?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_put_his_head_down_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog put his head down when I pet him?\">Why does my dog put his head down when I pet him?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_bury_her_face_in_blankets\" title=\"Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?\">Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Why_do_dogs_lay_on_top_of_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lay on top of you?\">Why do dogs lay on top of you?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs pick a favorite person?\">Do dogs pick a favorite person?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\" title=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\">How do I tell my dog I love him?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Do_dogs_understand_when_you_kiss_them\" title=\"Do dogs understand when you kiss them?\">Do dogs understand when you kiss them?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Why_dont_dogs_like_when_you_touch_their_paws\" title=\"Why don\u2019t dogs like when you touch their paws?\">Why don\u2019t dogs like when you touch their paws?<\/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-nuzzles-their-head-into-you\/#Do_dogs_like_their_noses_touched\" title=\"Do dogs like their noses touched?\">Do dogs like their noses touched?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_nuzzles_their_head_into_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog nuzzles their head into you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs have scent glands in their faces so when your dog nudges you with his head, he is marking you with his scent to signal other dogs to keep off.\u00a0 It is therefore safe to say that your dog can nuzzle you because you exhibit negative emotions, but this empathy can also extend to others.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-nuzzles-into\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_nuzzles_into_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog nuzzles into you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs and other animals have scent glands on their face and when they rub against you, they\u2019re leaving their scent on you. This marks you as their territory, which means he really likes you. If your dog decides you\u2019re worthy of their love, you\u2019ll get a nudge or nuzzle.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-push-her-face-into-mine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_push_her_face_into_mine\"><\/span>Why does my dog push her face into mine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66978\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-push-her-face-into-mine.webp\" alt=\"Why does my dog push her face into mine?\" width=\"1476\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-push-her-face-into-mine.webp 1476w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-push-her-face-into-mine-300x118.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-push-her-face-into-mine-1024x404.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-push-her-face-into-mine-768x303.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1476px) 100vw, 1476px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Possible reasons why your dog puts its face on your face are that it is trying to get attention from you, it is being affectionate, it wants something from you, boredom, spreading its scent or you might have encouraged the behavior by rewarding it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-signs-of-affection-from-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_affection_from_dogs\"><\/span>What are signs of affection from dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do Dogs Show Love &amp; Affection?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tails. Your dog\u2019s tail can show many emotions such as happiness, fear or that they are about to participate in an imminent attack.<\/li>\n<li>Eye Contact.<\/li>\n<li>Jumping.<\/li>\n<li>Leaning.<\/li>\n<li>Following.<\/li>\n<li>Licking.<\/li>\n<li>Bringing Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Nudging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l5lEdwurzaw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-nudge-you-with-their-nose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_nudge_you_with_their_nose\"><\/span>Why do dogs nudge you with their nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs bump you with their noses constantly. To them, it is a form of communication, to you, it is a cold reminder of their need for attention. Dogs often do this to get your attention for a variety of reasons. They typically want to be petted, played with, walked, or given food.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-put-his-head-down-when-i\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_put_his_head_down_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog put his head down when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog showing submissive behavior is sending a message that it is not a threat. It puts himself in a position that tells others it means no harm. This behavior may be exhibited around people, dogs, or other animals. A dog displaying submissive behavior may hold its head down and avert its eyes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-bury-her-face-in-blankets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bury_her_face_in_blankets\"><\/span>Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small-prey hunters, like terriers and Dachshunds, tend to show their heritage of flushing out small animals from their tunnels by burrowing in blankets. According to some pet experts, dogs are \u201cdenning\u201d animals: It is a dog\u2019s instinct to sleep or relax in a small and protected space to feel warm and safe.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lay-on-top-of-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lay_on_top_of_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lay on top of you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since dogs consider their owners a part of their family and pack, they want to lay on top of them to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. Laying close to their owner is also their way of protecting what they love, even if there is no real threat or danger.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sBFYYz7t_C8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-pick-a-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs pick a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality.\u00a0 In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-tell-my-dog-i-love-him\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\"><\/span>How do I tell my dog I love him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 ways to tell your dog you love them in their own language<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training and positive reinforcement. An excellent way to communicate your love is through positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Read to your dog. Do you read to your kids at bedtime?<\/li>\n<li>Give human touch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in deep conversations.<\/li>\n<li>Rub your dog\u2019s ears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-understand-when-you-kiss-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_understand_when_you_kiss_them\"><\/span>Do dogs understand when you kiss them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you kiss your dog, you may notice signs that indicate they know that the kiss is a gesture of affection. As puppies, this is not something that dogs would recognize, although they would feel you doing it.Of course, dogs don\u2019t know what kisses actually are, but they learn to realize that they are good.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-don-t-dogs-like-when-you-touch-their\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_dont_dogs_like_when_you_touch_their_paws\"><\/span>Why don\u2019t dogs like when you touch their paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs might resist you touching their paws simply because it makes them feel awkward or vulnerable. The spaces in between the paw pads are even more sensitive than the tops, and trying to get in-between your dog\u2019s paw pads might provoke a serious reaction.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SIgwo49yTk8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-their-noses-touched\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_their_noses_touched\"><\/span>Do dogs like their noses touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canines will actually often touch you with their nose but on their terms. They can use it as a form of communication and they often greet other non-threatening species with nose touches. They may also use their nose to tell you something, usually signifying some type of want for attention or pets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does it mean when a dog nuzzles their head into you?What does it mean when your dog nuzzles into you?Why does my dog push her face into mine?What are signs of affection from dogs?Why do dogs nudge you with their nose?Why does my dog put his head down when I pet&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":66977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-nuzzles-their-head-into-you.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4138"}],"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=4138"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66979,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4138\/revisions\/66979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}