{"id":6228,"date":"2022-05-15T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:16:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:16:58","slug":"why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog nuzzle her head into me?"},"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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_her_head_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog nuzzle her head into me?\">Why does my dog nuzzle her head into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_tuck_his_head_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog tuck his head into me?\">Why does my dog tuck his head into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_burrow_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog like to burrow into me?\">Why does my dog like to burrow into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_head_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog bury his head into me?\">Why does my dog bury his head into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_his_head_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog nuzzle his head into me?\">Why does my dog nuzzle his head into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_tuck_his_head_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog tuck his head when I pet him?\">Why does my dog tuck his head 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_burrows_into_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog burrows into you?\">What does it mean when a dog burrows into 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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog nuzzle into me?\">Why does my dog nuzzle into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_pushes_his_head_into_me\" title=\"What does it mean when my dog pushes his head into me?\">What does it mean when my dog pushes his head into me?<\/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-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_do_dogs_put_their_head_under_your_arm\" title=\"Why do dogs put their head under your arm?\">Why do dogs put their head under your arm?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_her_nose_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog nuzzle her nose into me?\">Why does my dog nuzzle her nose into me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_burrow_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog burrow into me?\">Why does my dog burrow into me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_push_his_nose_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog push his nose into me?\">Why does my dog push his nose into me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_pushing_her_head_into_me\" title=\"Why does my dog keep pushing her head into me?\">Why does my dog keep pushing her head into me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_his_head_into_my_chest\" title=\"Why does my dog nuzzle his head into my chest?\">Why does my dog nuzzle his head into my chest?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_nudging_me_with_his_head\" title=\"Why does my dog keep nudging me with his head?\">Why does my dog keep nudging me with his head?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-nuzzle-her-head-into-me\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_tucks_its_head\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog tucks its head?\">What does it mean when a dog tucks its head?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_her_head_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog nuzzle her head into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have scent glands in their faces, so when your furry child rubs its head on you it might actually be <b>an attempt to mark you with its scent. This kind of territorial marking serves as a signal to other dogs to steer clear. Nuzzles in the context of a good ol&#8217; snuggle session, however, are much more straightforward.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_tuck_his_head_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog tuck his head into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog can bury their head in you for a variety of reasons. Most commonly dogs exhibit this behavior <b>to show affection, to mark their territory, to get your attention, to seek comfort, or because they have learned this behavior gets them something desirable<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_burrow_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to burrow into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious reason for burrowing is comfort. Just as humans love to be warm and comfortable in their homes, so do dogs. Being in a place that brings that comfort can sooth them and bring calmness to their life. If your dog tends to burrow in your bed next to you, <b>it can be a bonding experience with your dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_head_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog bury his head into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog may bury their head in you <b>to provide comfort, sensing that you may seem sad or anxious. Dogs will also bury their heads in you as a way of seeking protection and security if they are scared or worried. Both are bonding opportunities for you and your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><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>Communicating with other dogs by nuzzling can express <b>dominance or submissiveness. Excessive nuzzling shows dominance over another being. On the other hand, dogs can show submission by rubbing their face against another dog&#8217;s muzzle and even licking them. This is a way to show respect to a more dominant dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_his_head_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog nuzzle his head into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have scent glands in their faces, so when your furry child rubs its head on you it might actually be <b>an attempt to mark you with its scent. This kind of territorial marking serves as a signal to other dogs to steer clear. Nuzzles in the context of a good ol&#8217; snuggle session, however, are much more straightforward.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_tuck_his_head_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog tuck his head when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reason a dog will duck when someone tries to pet his head is simply that <b>he doesn&#8217;t like having his head touched. Just because it&#8217;s the area humans tend to reach for most often doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s something a dog is prone to love.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_burrows_into_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog burrows into you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog may bury their head in you <b>to provide comfort, sensing that you may seem sad or anxious. Dogs will also bury their heads in you as a way of seeking protection and security if they are scared or worried. Both are bonding opportunities for you and your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog nuzzle into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have scent glands in their faces, so when your furry child rubs its head on you it might actually be <b>an attempt to mark you with its scent. This kind of territorial marking serves as a signal to other dogs to steer clear. Nuzzles in the context of a good ol&#8217; snuggle session, however, are much more straightforward.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_pushes_his_head_into_me\"><\/span>What does it mean when my dog pushes his head into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have scent glands in their faces so when your dog nudges you with his head, <b>he is marking you with his scent to signal other dogs to keep off. Rooted in most dog lovers&#8217; belief that their dogs can empathize with their emotions could be yet another explanation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_put_their_head_under_your_arm\"><\/span>Why do dogs put their head under your arm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog can bury their head in you for a variety of reasons. Most commonly dogs exhibit this <b>behavior to show affection, to mark their territory, to get your attention, to seek comfort, or because they have learned this behavior gets them something desirable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_her_nose_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog nuzzle her nose into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have scent glands in their faces, so when your furry child rubs its head on you it might actually be <b>an attempt to mark you with its scent. This kind of territorial marking serves as a signal to other dogs to steer clear. Nuzzles in the context of a good ol&#8217; snuggle session, however, are much more straightforward.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_burrow_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog burrow into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog nuzzling against you might also mean your dog is marking you. Dogs will also <b>use their nose to sniff you out, especially on first meeting. If your dog decides you&#8217;re worthy of their love, you&#8217;ll get a nudge or nuzzle. He also could be asking for attention or have an itch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_push_his_nose_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog push his nose into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The most obvious reason for burrowing is comfort. Just as humans love to be warm and comfortable in their homes, so do dogs. Being in a place that brings that comfort can sooth them and bring calmness to their life. If your dog tends to burrow in your bed next to you, it can be a bonding experience with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_pushing_her_head_into_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep pushing her head into me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have scent glands in their faces so when your dog nudges you with his head, <b>he is marking you with his scent to signal other dogs to keep off. Rooted in most dog lovers&#8217; belief that their dogs can empathize with their emotions could be yet another explanation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nuzzle_his_head_into_my_chest\"><\/span>Why does my dog nuzzle his head into my chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog can bury their head in you for a variety of reasons. Most commonly dogs exhibit this behavior <b>to show affection, to mark their territory, to get your attention, to seek comfort, or because they have learned this behavior gets them something desirable<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_nudging_me_with_his_head\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep nudging me with his head?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog nuzzling against you might also mean <b>your dog is marking you. Dogs and other animals have scent glands on their face and when they rub against you, they&#8217;re leaving their scent on you. This marks you as their territory, which means he really likes you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><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><b>Submissive behavior is a choice, not something a dog is forced into. 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_tucks_its_head\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog tucks its head?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs bury their heads in their owners for both positive and negative reasons. However the two most common are that your dog is anxious, or they want to show love and\/or concern for you. Knowing how to read your dog, and the situation, will help you to determine the cause and the reason behind the action.<\/b><\/p>\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 nuzzle her head into me?Why does my dog tuck his head into me?Why does my dog like to burrow into me?Why does my dog bury his head into me?What does it mean when your dog nuzzles into you?Why does my dog nuzzle his head into me?Why does my&#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":"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":[],"class_list":["post-6228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6228"}],"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=6228"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118355,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6228\/revisions\/118355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}