Are your feet always pointing at your dog?
It’s very bad manners in the Dog World to
always have your feet pointing in the direction of another dog. This is because
it’s seen as a bit confrontational. Unfortunately, most humans are fascinated
by their dogs and sit or stand with their toes constantly following their dogs
around the room or yard.
This cultural rule is part of the ancient
language of dogs – very high dog culture – so some modern breeds may be more
tolerant to it than others. However all dogs understand that it is bad manners
to ‘stare with your feet’.
It is extremely stressful for shy or
stressed dogs to have humans always having their toes pointed towards them.
Solution: Get in the habit of angling your body and especially your feet away
from your dog at all times unless you’re giving a direction request. This
really takes the pressure off your dog. Don’t make a big deal of it, just act
bored and lazy. Your dog will adore you for showing such lovely high cultured
manners!
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