Why do dogs like it so much

[Shadow Conception]

Our puppy, West Highland Terrier, seems to love it when we scratch his belly area. He just automatically turns over and enjoys the session. I assume it's the same for any other dog.

Why're they like that, though? They ignore it when you scratch their backs, but belly, it's a full-on pleasure session...

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Red rocket!

 

[waggy]

my guess is they don't care so much on teh belly scratch as the fact they are getting attention.

 

[se7en]

Originally posted by: Shadow Conception

, it's a full-on pleasure session...

You realize what you just did there?

 

[Xed]

Originally posted by: se7en

Originally posted by: Shadow Conception

, it's a full-on pleasure session...

You realize what you just did there?

Nipple Pinchy Time?

 

[Robsasman]

They cant scratch it themselfs

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Red rocket!

http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/152832

 

[bctbct]

Being able to lick yourself gets old after the first few times?

 

[ghostman]

I read somewhere that dogs enjoy it because their belly rubs against another dog when humping. Doesn't explain why a female dog enjoys it though. Similar physiology, I guess.

 

[zerocool84]

I think it's the fact that they can't scratch their belly. It's like us getting our back scratched.

 

[bctbct]

the real question is why their back leg goes crazy

 

[TruePaige]

..I like it when people rub my belly.

 

[cKGunslinger]

For the same reason I do? It's hairy and itchy?

 

[Sea Moose]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger
For the same reason I do? It's hairy and itchy?

gross

 

[0roo0roo]

i dunno, do mother dogs nuzzle puppy bellies?

 

[seemingly random]

It's an act of submission.

 

[wiredspider]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I think it's the fact that they can't scratch their belly. It's like us getting our back scratched.

i think this too

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: Sea Moose

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger
For the same reason I do? It's hairy and itchy?

gross

It's OK, one day, you'll notice some body hair growth..

 

[Red Squirrel]

My cat likes her belly scratched, it's funny, she just throws herself to the ground and gives a "please?" look.

 

[KentState]

My Aussie love having her belly scratched. I honestly think it has to with how a dog would show submission to an alpha.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: KentState
My Aussie love having her belly scratched. I honestly think it has to with how a dog would show submission to an alpha.

I've had two female dogs, current one is a Lab Aussie mix, and strangely, we don't necessarily "scratch" instead mostly pet the belly.

I've always went with the submission route, because yes, canines tend to HATE being on their back with their underbelly exposed, and non-domesticated canines really don't do it unless showing submission to the alpha male or female. I'd say it seems to be more females submitting to alpha female, because male dogs tend to despise the concept of submitting to other males.

But, our little female aussie is strange. She shows submission, but I think she's mostly screwing with out minds or using it to gain more attention. She's an attention whore, and is our shadow to the extreme, very attached to us. However, she also loves humping, and she's been spayed. I'm pretty sure she wants to be an alpha, and at times we probably give her mixed signals into thinking that's alright.

 

[amdhunter]

My dog doesn't seem to care for his belly to be scratched. He likes being scratched at the top of the tail where his backside is more.