A
vet
has shared the touching explanation behind one response
dogs
have to seeing you.
Picture this: You’ve had a tiring day at work and finally make it back home. To your surprise, when you walk through the door, your dog doesn’t rush over to greet you with excitement. Instead, they rise up and dive into an elongated stretch.
Based on what one veterinarian stated
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This reaction goes beyond merely shaking off sleep from a nap.
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When your dog performs a stretch accompanied by an enthusiastic tail wag upon seeing you, Dr Alex Crow explains, “This isn’t merely happenstance; it’s known as a greeting stretch.”
This indicates that your dog feels secure, at ease, and content now that you’ve returned.
The veterinarian explains that when they stretch just as you get home, it’s a deliberate response.
This gesture serves as their way of saying a quiet, amiable hi, and should you have responded with approval at any point, you may have unintentionally encouraged this behavior.
In the video description, Dr Crow suggests viewing the puppy’s response as a “ compliment.”
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Your pup is feeling great – and they’re happy you’ve returned.
However, this doesn’t apply to all forms of stretching.
The veterinarian suggests that stretching might be your dog’s method of “relaxing tight muscles.”
He also mentions that frequent stretching could indicate “discomfort or pain,” particularly when the dog’s belly nearly touches the floor.
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For canines that spend considerable time alone at home and struggle with separation anxiety,
Dr Katrina Warren offers some advice
about making your puppy feel at ease.
Firstly: help them enjoy solitude.
“As you gradually introduce them to this, your puppy will come to understand that solitude is a regular part of their daily schedule,” she explains for .
She suggests establishing a secure area for your dog and avoiding making a significant commotion whenever you depart or come back.
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