This Is What It Means When Your Dog Puts Their Paw On You

[MoonRiver]

It’s common knowledge that dogs wag their tails when they’re happy and tuck them in when they’re anxious. Some body language, however, is a little less clear. Like have you ever wondered what it really means when they put their paw on you? Turns out, it could be a sign of affection that translates into the three words that we long to hear: “I love you.”

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/this-is-what-it-means-when-your-dog-puts-their-paw-on-you-according-to-an-expert?utm_source=pocket-newtab

[LakeArenal]

1. Mailo tells us he loves us in so many ways.

One of my favs is the lick on my nose to wake me up.

Dog is love.

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Or it might mean.....

"I want something".

That was the message I always got.

[MoonRiver]

4. The article mentions that as a possibility. Gotta watch for the signs, lol!

[lagomorph777]

6. Dogs are simpler than we are.

There's not that much difference between "I love you" and "I'd love a treat." But I"m fine with that.

[LizBeth]

10. Mine is saying, ... Take me out. Lol. Potty, please.

[MerryBlooms]

3. My big Siamese does this, but only with his left paw.

He sits next to me most of the time and always stretches that left paw out to rest it on my leg.

[MoonRiver]

5. That's sweet

[MerryBlooms]

7. He's a total luvbug. A mommy's boy though, and doesn't have much use for anyone else.

[MoonRiver]

9. Our pommie is like that, although she does love her daddy.

[Raine]

13. My kitty Charlie tap tap taps me on the leg 😻 💞

his little paw keeps poking me to get my attention to pet him. 🐈😺💓

[MerryBlooms]

17. Aww, so sweet. I sometimes get taps, usually when the food dish is low. Silly kitties.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

18. Interesting. The left vs right thing. Read that there's a difference too

Between the direction a dog's tail is wagging - right or left.

Siamese dog? Not cat right?

[MerryBlooms]

19. I am not sure, but he rarely sleeps with his paws curled under him.

He sleeps with them both stretched out or draped down over the back of a chair.

[lame54]

8. Three words - Me want treat

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

11. It's open the door, or you haven't fed me yet... nt

[smirkymonkey]

12. Awww! I just love doggies!

I have had my siblings dogs do this to me many times when I am petting them. I just love them so much. They are all so sweet and affectionate. I miss them.

[Brother Buzz]

14. It means biscuit-thirty in my abode

You can set a watch when Pearl the Wonder Dog hits me up at exactly 4:30 every afternoon. She'll adjust to this daylight savings shit in, like, two days. The paw, shiny coal black eyes and a smile; I'm an easy mark

[mainer]

15. "I'm the boss of you"

That’s what I always thought that paw was telling me. Because the dog and I both know it’s true.

[malaise]

16. Sweet

[Maru Kitteh]

20. My cats do this. They prefer skin-to-skin, usually trying to place their paw

on my hand or forearm. In the summer they sometimes use my foot or lower leg (I guess any paw will do?) When I noticed they prefer skin, I also noticed they sometimes prefer it with each other as well, often laying with their paw pads touching each other.

it's very sweet.

[jcgoldie]

21. My cat loves nose to nose contact

She loves ramming her nose against mine in the bed when its time to get up. I'm frequently amazed at the tremendous amount of force an 8 pound animal can leverage through its little cold nose! 6 AM time for treats!

[Maru Kitteh]

23. That's a "lick your ear" situation for Maru :) The paw thing is more "holding hands.'

They will lay there and "hold hands" with me for l-o-n-g periods of time. Hours probably if I ever stayed in one place.

[ismnotwasm]

22. Aww.

My 13 month old German Sheperd has be careful what she does with her body, as she is becoming huge, and she’s just barely an adolescent. She is so funny though.

Hitting me with her paw is my little mutts ( border collie, chihuahua, and terrier of some sort) favorite form of communication. She’s my old lady. I love her a lot

[Tracer]

24. With my dogs it is:

"Don't stop patting me or I'll escalate to the head-butt!"

[Mosby]

25. Best buds

Link to tweet

[MoonRiver]

26. OMG, so adorable!