Friends who have dogs, are they sometimes suddenly hugged by their own dogs? So why do dogs like to hug your thighs? There are several reasons.
1. "Master, look at me"
Dogs are animals that need to be accompanied by their owners often, most dogs are very fond of clinging to their owners, but when the owner is too busy and has nothing to accompany the dog, the dog will feel unhappy and feel neglected by the owner, then they may hug your thighs to attract your attention, let you play with them or give them some love.
2. "I love my master so much"
Many times, the dog is the owner's follower, just want to follow the owner wherever he goes, and must lean on the owner's body to be comfortable, so he will hold the owner's thighs, hoping that he can be a leg pendant. It can be seen that he loves his owner very much, and he can feel the excitement around him.
3. "I want to go out and play"
Dogs are lively and cheerful by nature, they like to play and explore outdoors, if they often stay at home, they will feel bored, is to try their best to let the owner take it out to play, and hugging the owner's thigh is one of the ways. This tells the owner that it is bored right now and wants to go out to play, and if you find the dog holding your thigh while wagging its tail excitedly, take it out for a walk!
4. "I'm so scared"
When the dog has just arrived in an unfamiliar environment, feels nervous, scared, or has other animals or humans that make it feel scared. At this time, the dog will hug the owner's thigh, hoping to be comforted by you.
If you notice that your dog's body is trembling slightly when holding your thigh, then cuddle it more, pet it more, soothe it, and give it some security. You can also grab some toys or snacks to distract him.
5. "I just want to be coquettish"
Sometimes, the dog's hugging the owner's thigh is actually coquettish to the owner. They want to be closer to you, feel your warmth and companionship, and want you to spend more time with it. At this time, the owner can gently stroke the dog's head so that it can also feel your love.
6. "I was really wrong"
If the dog is found out by the owner and scolded by the owner, the dog may realize his mistake, and the dog will try to hug the owner's thigh to apologize to you, saying that he realized the mistake and hopes that the owner will not be angry again. At this time, the owner can give the dog some positive guidance, gently pat the dog's back, and tell it not to do this again next time.
7. "I'm not feeling well"
When the dog feels unwell, it will unconsciously want to get close to you for comfort and help. If your dog has been holding your thighs and is also showing other abnormal symptoms, such as constant sneezing, listlessness, loss of appetite, etc., then take him to the hospital immediately!
If your dog is often sick, it may be because of poor nutrition, low resistance to cause illness, we should pay attention to the dog's diet health, you can choose a nutritious, probiotic dog food for him, improve the dog's resistance.
Conclusion: Does your dog hug his thighs?