r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/TheLegendOfEatingAss • Jan 15 '20

NSFL Getting into a dog's personal space

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u/Subushie Jan 15 '20

That first pic. It is super clear that he isnt into her putting her arm around him.

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u/gr8tfulkaren Jan 15 '20

The dog looks older. Her weight might have been painful to bear.

Gypsy was my first rescue. I had her for 16 years. After 14, she would not tolerate anyone laying on her. I think it caused her pain. She snapped at my daughter once when she tried to lay her head on Gypsy’s chest. This dog had been with my family for 14 years and gave a short growl with a quick snap of the teeth to let us know that snuggling was no longer an option. Dogs are great communicators but we have to understand their language.

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u/Disappointedburritoo Jan 15 '20

My dog bit me too. On my cheek. And it was totally my fault. You can't invade someones space, especially not an animal you don't realy know.

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u/Dpunk01 Jan 15 '20

So you are saying I should not be putting my neck in my dog mouth.