Whether its cuddling too close in bed kissing them on the face or just being overly affectionate in general that kind of behavior can become irritating to your dog if it becomes constant.
Why do dogs hit you in the face. A hip nudge is a behavior a dog shows when it nudges another with its hip or rear end. In no incidents was a bite to the face preceded by trimming the dogs nails falling on the dog hitting the dog as punishment stepping on the dog pulling the dogs hair tugging the dogs body or scolding the dog. Dogs are very commonly affected by fleas and often suffer from a flea allergy.
If you happen to live with a cat for a while you will notice that their behaviors are relatively easy. She was holding her dog in her lap and the dog was constantly barking. 6 Leave them alone too often.
Thump Thump Thump goes his tail against your leg arm or face as your dog hits you with his tail. In a vets office barking is expected so no one really pays it any mind until the first WHACK. The woman had hit her dog so hard it could be heard throughout the lobby from around the corner hallway.
They may not understand why you did it but they certainly will understand that you have hurt them. And the fear induced by the pain may cause them to retaliate with a bite. Thats your dog reacting to your tone energy and body language.
A dog bite can result in severe pain injury and infections. Like most of us dogs have a personal space and we often violate their space in order to show affection Ogle says. Pawing also can be an example of dominant.
If you hit a dog you are more likely to increase a dogs aggression not decrease it. Your Dog May Bite You. Once your dog sits calmly give the dog a treat and lots of praise.