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

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    My dogs sit next to me on the couch, and when I start stroking them, they almost immediately roll over, asking for a belly rub. These are the signs I notice as a dog lover and qualified ...

  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. Dachshund Pulls Out All the Stops to Make 'Belly Rub Time ...

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    Dogs tend to only let people they really trust rub their bellies. And it's dogs that have itchy skin that need belly rubs the most. A dog's stomach is an area they can't really reach so you're ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. Body language of dogs - Wikipedia

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    A dog communicates by altering the position of its head. When the head is held in an erect position this could indicate that is approachable, attentive, curious, or aggressive. Turning the head away may indicate fear, but is also recognized as a calming signal. [13] A dominant dog will display an upright posture and/or stiff legs. [13]

  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. 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 ...

  9. 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.