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  2. Why do dogs love belly rubs? We asked a behaviorist - AOL

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    Why do dogs like having their belly rubbed? Dogs can roll on the grass or carpet to scratch those hard-to-reach areas on their back. They can scratch most parts of their bodies but not their tummies.

  3. New research suggests that dogs aren't rolling over for belly ...

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    Teaching your dog to 'roll over' is the most classic trick in the book, but while you might think your dog is showing you love and asking for a belly rub, a study of dog-on-dog play in Behavioural ...

  4. Belly rub - Wikipedia

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    When a dog rolls on their back, it may be an indication that the dog wants a belly rub, however it is not always the case. A dog’s stomach is an immensely vulnerable part of their body. Some body language that indicates that a dog wants a belly rub includes vocalization, tail waggling, open (or squinty) eyes, relaxed and open mouth, while ...

  5. Dogs prefer belly rubs over treats - AOL

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    While the dog from the Beggin’ Strips commercial is always thrilled about devouring his treat, chances are he actually would've preferred something else. Dogs prefer belly rubs over treats Skip ...

  6. Self-anointing in animals - Wikipedia

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    During the last phase of the bugle, the bull rubs (palpates) his belly in rhythm with "yelps". He then directs a spray of urine towards his stomach or the ground. The hair on his stomach in front of the penis becomes soaked with urine and gains a dark brown tint. Urine spraying is a variable behaviour.

  7. Scratch reflex - Wikipedia

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    The scratch reflex can commonly be triggered through various stimulations such as scratching, brushing, rubbing, or tapping a dog, although some techniques work better than others. For example, a majority of dogs will exhibit the reflex when scratched with fingernails, while only some with a stronger reflex might react to a lighter tapping.

  8. Pocket Bully’s Soft Purrs During Belly Rubs Are the ... - AOL

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    There's not a lot of scientific research into the mystery of why dogs love when we rub their bellies, but the best answer that experts can come up with is that belly rubs are another way that ...

  9. Dog communication - Wikipedia

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    The research also shows that dogs do not, or cannot, misrepresent their size, and this is the first time research has shown animals can determine another's size by the sound they make. The test, using images of many kinds of dogs, showed a small and big dog and played a growl.