Motivating and betting on a good rapport between owner and owner is essential to achieve good results in coexistence and training. You may not know it, but the truth is that dog ear massages can be very rewarding for him. Would you know where to start? Do you think you'll be doing it right?
In this article on our site we explain some curiosities related to dog ears and we explain how you should apply a good massage so that your best friend feels happy, loved and comfortable.
You want to know more? Keep reading!
Why do dogs love ear rubs?
Devoting time to lovingly touching and scratching an ear is not common in a relationship between humans, however, in the human-dog relationship it is common. Why?
Dogs love their ear area and that's why they have a total of 13 muscles which makes them enjoy a special and pleasant sensitivity. Caresses at that specific point of the body basically provide relaxation, convey appreciation and generate pleasure, as well as being a non-verbal reward for their behavior.
An excellent massage step by step
Caressing our dog properly and pleasantly not only helps us to relate to him and relax him. It's a great way to get him used to being handled, for example when we need to clean the dog's ears.
Follow this step by step to massage your best friend's ears:
- Take advantage of a situation where your dog is comfortable and relaxed and join him. Waking him up slowly, offering him kind words and showering him with kisses are great options to start the perfect massage session.
- Do not imprison your dog, feeling excessively trapped can make him try to run away in any direction. We must promote a positive and pleasant situation for both.
- Start by massaging the base of his earat a low intensity. In a moment of calm the dog is able to perfectly notice even the most delicate fingers. Be gentle and stroke the area where his ears meet his head with light pressure.
- Gently scratch the back of the ears and watch your dog lower his head so you can reach more surface.
- Loosen his ears and move them gently in different directions.
- Stroke his ears up and down.
- Continue with the neck and head massage if you feel like it. Kisses, caresses and words of affection can also be included!
It will not be very difficult to know if our dog likes the massage, it will be enough to listen to him and observe his reactions. If your dog doesn't seem to like the massage and growls at you, you should ask yourself if he has any kind of discomfort in his ears. An unpleasant odor indicates illness.
More massages for your dog
Also discover the following proposals on our site and begin to enjoy massages and your dog more:
- Activities for elderly dogs
- Physiotherapy for dogs with osteoarthritis
- Massages for dogs with hip dysplasia
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