Avoid making the dog think that these actions are threatening
Whether it's in online videos or in the center of their own daily lives, some dog owners may encounter being restrained by their dogs during displays of friendship. This kind of behavior makes many owners dumbfounded, so why do dogs react like this?
Some dogs don’t have much experience with physical contact between humans; but some dogs are very sensitive to these behaviors. When they see their male and female owners hugging or having other interactions, they may bark, stop, or even run to stand between them, just like a light bulb. There are reasons for such behavior.
This may be related to some dogs’ understanding of hugging. Some dogs will think that hugging is a threat to control the behavior, and they are in a relationship with others. Without the protection of one party, they will stop such behavior. However, some dogs regard hugging as a sign of approaching play, and they themselves want to intervene, which will interrupt the happy time of their owners.
Characteristics may also be the reason that leads to this behavior. Some specific breeds, such as herding dogs or protection dogs, often have higher vigilance. Dogs always regard their owners as their protective objects. When hugging, the dog may mistakenly think that this is an attack and will stop immediately. Other dogs also have jealous emotions. When they see what they want (the owner's attention or a hug) on someone else, they will try to hurt it. When the owner accepts it, the dog will have a "win" I feel a sense of success, and I will know the taste next time and continue to mess around.
How to change this behavior?
If the dog behaves out of control as soon as it sees the owner biting closer, it is best to consult a professional An behavioral trainer or veterinarian is better; however, if the dog is not threatening, you can refer to the following methods:
This situation actually happens to you more often. A dog that is positioned higher than its ownerOn the body, the dog will regard it as the leader and use you as the target of protection. So when they encounter something that may be a threat to us, they go back and stop it. For this kind of dog, we can ignore it. If it comes to disturb us, we can quietly turn it away and don't respond to it. If the dog continues to disturb, continue to push away without any interaction until the dog feels that these actions will not pose any threat to itself.
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