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Odd Dog Behaviors and What They Truly Mean

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#1 Your dog tilts their head

Dogs tilt their heads so they can hear better by using their pinnae as a radar dish.  It's also a lovely technique for them to attract their owners' attention or rewards.

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In dogs, "zoomies" are common and denote tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and delight. These happen following bathing, when owners get home, or just before walks. Accept them!

#2 Your dog gets the zoomies

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#3 Kicks when you scratch his or her belly

When a dog's belly is scratched, the spinal cord-connected nerves are stimulated, which results in an automatic kicking reflex to get rid of the irritant.

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Dogs scooting on the ground indicate worms, infection, or inflammation brought on by plugged or abscessed anal sacs. People do it to ease discomfort and agony.

#4 Scoots on the grass or the floor

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#5  Your dog humps

Dogs hump to establish territory, show dominance or relieve anxiety. It's not always sexual. Female dogs do it too.

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Dogs twitch in response to the events in their dreams while they are in the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of their sleep cycle.

#6 Twitches in their sleep

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#7 Sleeps on your clothes

Your dog is showing you affection if they lay on your sheets or in your bed. Dogs always want to feel closer to you because your aroma is on your clothes and bed.

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To claim their territory and express affection, dogs will sit on your feet. They do it to express their devotion for you and to other canines by stating, "This owner is mine."

#8 Sits on your feet

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#9 Stares at you intensely

Dogs may stare to anticipate activities, get attention, or show their affection. They could also glare pleadingly for food.

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Dogs squint to show peaceful intentions, love, and desire for attention. It also means they're not interested in rough play or aggression.

#10 Your dog squints

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#11 Trashes your furniture

Dogs who chew on furniture may be bored or suffering from separation anxiety. Boost play, activity, and exercise to burn off surplus energy.

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