Use your body language
Another important thing that you need to consider when you want to tell your pet you love them is to use your body language, namely that you should make eye contact, because dogs, for example, wait for this signal before showing you affection. In addition, it’s very important to know that you should never try to make eye contact with other unknown dogs because it can also be a sign of threat.
“Dogs watch and wait for moments to gaze and connect with humans,” said Phil Tedeschi, an animal expert. “This eye contact stimulates bonding and the ‘love’ hormone, oxytocin, which has human health benefits such as making us friendlier, more optimistic, happier and trusting.”
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I’m not sure where this fits in. Several of my dogs have loved lying on their backs with all four feet in the air. This becomes an invitation to rub their tummies. They loved the feel of a warm,
gentle hand moving slowly up and down. It can become tedious, so have something else ready to do. Some of my playful dogs, especially Beagles, have taken the “upsidedown hint” as an invitation to me to play, such as chasing them down the hall. If this is not allowed to grow out of control, it’s tons of fun for dog and me. The leash training is especially important for elderly owners. An untrained dog may try to become loving by placing his/her body between your feet. The leash then tangles with cane and feet, and possibiities for a crash are endless.