Pawing

[Clive.chris]

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Hi everyone, I have a 10 week male dachshund that sometimes paws at me with both front paws. Does anyone know why he is doing this.

 

[JoanneF]

Probably to get your attention for some reason - figuring out what that reason is could be a bit more of a challenge though!

 

[Clive.chris]

I am giving him attention at the time. So I will just have to try and figure it out,
Thank you for your reply.

 

[Tinytom]

They do this to mum when they want feeding . .hungry or thirsty maybe...pics please ..

 

[JudyN]

I think it can be a self-soothing behaviour, like a child sucking their thumb. It could indicate a level of insecurity, or suggest that the pup was taken from their mum too early, or just be your particular dog's habits.

I have a soft spot for dashsunds and second Tinytom's request for photos (only if you have the time, of course)

 

[Tinytom]

I wonder if he is a dapple colour ...

 

[Clive.chris]

I think it can be a self-soothing behaviour, like a child sucking their thumb. It could indicate a level of insecurity, or suggest that the pup was taken from their mum too early, or just be your particular dog's habits.

I have a soft spot for dashsunds and second Tinytom's request for photos (only if you have the time, of course)

He was 8 weeks when we got him, he is now 10 weeks.

 

[Clive.chris]

They do this to mum when they want feeding . .hungry or thirsty maybe...pics please ..

Trying to upload pictures but it's saying the file is to large to upload, not sure what to do.

 

[JoanneF]

Trying to upload pictures but it's saying the file is to large to upload, not sure what to do.

I found the easiest way was to tale a screenshot, and upload that - it's a smaller file.

 

[Clive.chris]

I will give it a go.

 

[Clive.chris]

This is Charlie

 

[JudyN]

Oh, how cute is he - thank you, Clive.chris

 

[Danielle Middleton]

I have a Bichon and she loves a head massage. She paws at me when I stop until I carry on. She also does it when she wants food or the toilet. If you have a clear daily routine it’s easy to figure out which one it is.

 

[Piggy&Moo]

This is Charlie

Oh my goodness, he's so cute!

 

[Dog_Life_101]

That is because he's trying to show you that he likes you. Dogs don't normally do this with strangers, and have a special language for people they really like.