Anonymous says: July 18, 2011 at 14:28 I’m no threat, pal.” 4. Sometimes your dog just likes how it feels to roll around on his back. Rover Q. So my hubby and I adopted a 3 year old Male pom and he does the funniest thing. Every time me or my boyfriend lay on the carpet or bed or any flat surface where we are lying down, he'd come over and rub his entire body against our head dry or wet. Dogs with dental pain may eat less, only want to eat soft food, or only chew on one side of their mouth. It can become a harmless habit. When a dog rubs his face around another dog’s muzzle, almost like a face massage with a few licks thrown in there, that’s a dog’s way of giving respect to another dog, or showing submission. Many dogs like to rub on furniture after a bath, as well, when they are still wet. I laughed and said that my dogs do the same, but I’ve never given it much thought. If you’ve ever seen your dog rub against things or do the “drop and roll” right after a bath, the smell of the shampoo may be annoying to them. Pleasure. Because you stink. I can't seem to find the answers on the internet. yeah my dog rubs his face on dead moles and birds and i couldnt understand it great to know the answer now. Bad breath, bloody saliva and repetitive licking of the lips are other signs that may go along with face rubbing in a dog that needs a tooth extracted. I don’t mean this literally, but the problem with most people is that they apply antiperspirants, deodorants, aftershaves, colognes and perfumes to their bodies and also use scented adjuncts when washing their clothes. Thanks A bad tooth or other mouth pain could cause a dog to rub its face on something in an effort to ease the pain. dogs. Dental Pain . He may like how rolling on a certain object feels on his back. “Pay attention to me!” Do you know what it means?” A friend of mine asked while we were walking in the dog park. Help the community out by answering them in our forum! If you're tired of vacuuming dog hair from the couch, however, perhaps giving your dog some additional hands-on affection will deter him from creating his own sensory fulfillment. This is a question that we often get from sitters and owners who work with Rover. However, her question intrigued me, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. rub. Check out what I learned in my research! He will lay down with his rear legs flat out behind him and pull himself around on the carpet with a huge smile on his face. asked 2017-03-20 12:43:47 -0600. I always find my dog leaning against me or putting a paw ever so gently on my foot, seeking attention or affection. About the author: Adrienne Farricelli is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. 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