He dog can have a behavior strange, to which we rarely pay attention and when we do, we find no answer. A very strange act are the small bites that this pet, something common in puppies. Small dogs are in a period of exploration and knowledge, the mouth being one of the main ways they have to do so. But, not all bites are the same and, in this case, they are repetitive and soft bites or quick pinches that occur in situations free of tension, fear or aggression.
What do my dog’s little bites mean?
We consulted with specialists and they gave us a quick guide to find out why the pet makes those little bites, focusing on 4 possible axes.
An exploratory behavior
With the bites little ones can discover textures, flavors and even relate to others. In fact, this is what leads them to play catch with anything they find or move very fast, such as hands and feet.
Want to play
Dogs play chase and bite each other as part of their nature, which also helps them measure the force of their bite. So that you pet he may apply this behavior to you by considering you part of his social group. They are bites without tightening too much and in the part of the body that it reaches, in addition, it is usually accompanied by a race or chase.
need space
If a dog he is uncomfortable and wants the person to leave him alone, he can resort to nibbling for this. Your pet may want space, feeling annoyed by someone’s presence or attention. To avoid this, we must identify their calming signals, such as smacking, yawning, or turning their faces away, and when they are ignored, they resort to more intense displays known as threat signals, that is, growls and small bites.
seek attention
lastly this behavior of the dog it may be because he needs attention. One of the reasons that can lead to your pet to give you small nibbles is boredom, the demand for attention and frustration.