Dogs / Behaviour
When a dog stands next to its owner and deliberately presses its body weight against the owner's legs, it is easy to interpret this purely as affection — and it partly is. But leaning also serves a de
When a dog stands next to its owner and deliberately presses its body weight against the owner's legs, it is easy to interpret this purely as affection — and it partly is. But leaning also serves a deeper function.
It is a self-regulation behaviour through which the dog seeks physical security and manages mild anxiety. The pressure of contact — similar in principle to how a weighted blanket works for humans — has a calming effect on the dog's nervous system.
What it signals:
When to pay closer attention: If leaning becomes extreme, constant, or is accompanied by other signs of distress (panting, trembling, inability to be alone), it may point toward separation anxiety that needs proper attention.
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