Animals actually don't like this. They freeze up and/or struggle because their stomachs are a vulnerable point.
This is humans trying to anthropomorphize animal reactions with human emotions.
Little dude has discovered a new dimension lmao
I'm guessing you've never had a dog.Animals actually don't like this. They freeze up and/or struggle because their stomachs are a vulnerable point.
This is humans trying to anthropomorphize animal reactions with human emotions.
Yes it is. I cheated a litle :PI've seen this video.
It's more of a massage than belly rub, right?
One of my cats loves belly rubs and won't attack when you do it. My other cat definitely will though haha
My dog is glad you're not in charge of belly rubs.Animals actually don't like this. They freeze up and/or struggle because their stomachs are a vulnerable point.
This is humans trying to anthropomorphize animal reactions with human emotions.
Did it for almost an hour with ours a few weeks back.
some cats are pretty traumatized by belly rubs, apparently. they can't believe you had the audacity to touch them in their most vulnerable spot without even asking.My cat lets me rub her belly and chest for a few seconds and then starts biting me hand and scratching with her hind legs. I think it bothers her most of the time. I don't let it stop me though. My hand it usually covered in red marks from her.
She's a calico and pretty aggressive but she will still lick my hand when I pet her head.
Mine, too. My dog always comes stand beside my chair and just when I start petting her back, she takes a few steps forward so I can rub her butt/lower back instead.You're taking it too literal lol, it's just scratching their lower back. Both my dogs love it.
As people attest to, depends on the cat. My cat will sometimes give you claw treatment, but other times he loves it and will purr loudly when you do it to him.
I think it depends on the animal. Dogs and cats are predators. I'd be hesitant to do it to prey animals like rodents and rabbitsI'm guessing you've never had a dog.
And definitely some cats like it too, unless purring is secretly a "I hate you" thing now too
Mine, too. My dog always comes stand beside my chair and just when I start petting her back, she takes a few steps forward so I can rub her butt/lower back instead.
But she loves belly rubs as well. She actually makes sounds when you do it, somewhere between a purr and a satisfied growl.
That may be the single cutest gif I've seen all day... and I've been on the internet all day today.
A Schapendoes, a Dutch sheepdog. A big ball of hair with a very independant personality. You don't even have to try to discipline her as she doesn't care at all. She's not mean or vicious, though. On the contrary. She just thinks she knows what's best for her better than we do, haha. (And hey, maybe she does.)Haha, dogs are such awesome animals. My dog does exactly the same thing. What kind of a dog is she?