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Why does my dog lean on me with his backside?

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Dogs can't so they do the best they can to express their desire for affection. I've never had a dog as “handsy” as Max. Take it as the greatest tribute to you as a dog's human that you raised them with enough encouragement, love, and stability for them to feel safe expressing their love and affection for you. read more

It has nothing to do with dominance. A dog will never turn his back on you unless he trusted you 100%. It means he’s comfortable enough not to have to watch you or be on guard. I have a Newfy and dominance is the last thing on their agenda. He has to sit against me constantly with his back or sits on my feet backwards. read more

Why Dogs Lean and Other Ways Dogs Show Affection Towards Us by Kimberly | Aug 28, 2013 | Dog Behavior | 62 comments A couple of years ago I was at the dog park with our littermates, talking to man about the joys of dog ownership and his dog kept leaning on him and he thought that it was his dogs way of showing dominance. read more

The answer depends on whom you ask. Celebrated dog trainer Cesar Millan believes that dogs lean to show dominance over their owners. His theory is every example of canine body language has roots in pack mentality. Dogs lean on you, says Millan, because they are dominantly demanding attention. read more

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