Guest KatyC Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Peggy will continuously gives us her paw when she is laying down and we are stroking her when we stop To us it seems like she wants us to carry on and it's her way of telling us that she wants it to continue. But I just wanted to check that this isn't a dominance thing? Does anyone else's grey do this? She doesn't seem like a dominant dog with us at all so I would be surprised. Also if you stop stroking her and she can't reach you with her paw she will wriggle closer to you and lick you so that she can try and get your attention to stroke her again! It seems very sweet to us! I just wondered if anyone else has similiar experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Bella does this to us, and will also put her nose under your hand and flip up for neck scritches. It's a "more, Mom!" gesture I'm sure people more experienced will weigh in but I don't see it as a dominance thing, just a "I'm enjoying this, don't stop" thing. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KatyC Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Aw that's cute! We like her doing it as it makes us feel like she is settling in and enjoying her cuddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 she's enjoying her cuddles...much of what you hear about dominance theory is a myth and has been debunked many times. Peggy just wants you to keep petting her and she's learned that by giving her paw, wiggling clser and licking, you will continue. Seems like a win-win, both of you are trained Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Franny does this all the time. I always feel bad when I have to remove her paw to finally get up. My kids love it when she does that to them. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Jax does it all the time. I wish my girls would do it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Jayne paws her own nose as a "more" gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShanYu Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Nike does this it' definitely "more... don't stop... I LOVE this mom!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 You mean like this? Gidgie does it all the time. "More, pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaase!" She will also thump her tail wildly, air-snap, and yip at a person. I don't encourage her, exactly, but it is hard not to laugh. She knows the sorrowfully stated, "I'm BUSY, you have to wait." Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Awww, the paw. Lila does that too and I love it. She is so bad that if she’s laying on her bed across the room and she sees me look at her, she will wave her paw like, “hey you come here and rub my belly.” So I do, spoiled brat. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Awww, the paw. Lila does that too and I love it. She is so bad that if she’s laying on her bed across the room and she sees me look at her, she will wave her paw like, “hey you come here and rub my belly.” So I do, spoiled brat. Bella does this too - if you walk near her and she wants a belly rub, she'll wave her paw around Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Awww, the paw. Lila does that too and I love it. She is so bad that if she’s laying on her bed across the room and she sees me look at her, she will wave her paw like, “hey you come here and rub my belly.” So I do, spoiled brat. Gracie does that, too. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Totally typical sweet greyhound (and dog) thing! Mine does it all the time. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It's not a dominance thing, it's a love thing. "Pet me pleasepleaseplease!! I will loveyouforeverifyoukeeppetting ME!!!" :lol Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 she's enjoying her cuddles...much of what you hear about dominance theory is a myth and has been debunked many times. Peggy just wants you to keep petting her and she's learned that by giving her paw, wiggling clser and licking, you will continue. Seems like a win-win, both of you are trained yes indeed! You've been blessed with a cuddle bug. How wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbuck Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 My boy has been doing this the past few months with me as well. He loves to have his paw held while getting tummy scratches. I look at it as a sign that he's finally settled in and is enjoying the attention. Quote Freddy (Superior Freddy) on Greyhound-Data.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Poodle learned it from Buck and I think Buddy learned it from Poodle. Barkley, being a 4 year old terrier, is much too busy to lie around and asked to be petted further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 You mean like this? Gidgie does it all the time. "More, pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaase!" She will also thump her tail wildly, air-snap, and yip at a person. I don't encourage her, exactly, but it is hard not to laugh. She knows the sorrowfully stated, "I'm BUSY, you have to wait." Oh how I miss my little foster girl. She's the best Jey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Totally normal. Not just a greyhound thing. Definitely does not have anything to do with the outdated theory of dominance. Adorably cute! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 We call it the "pet me paw." Totally cute. Sometimes if we pretend to ignore it, Diamond will "roach," (all four feet up in the air) to make her tummy more accessible for rubs. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Our boy, Elliott does the paw thing - we have named it "the royal paw" and our girl, Lea, does the wriggle up close and/or flip onto her back thing to signal she wants more pets and lovin - we call her the wiggle worm. Elliott will also come up and nudge me with his snout to get pets or get my attention, while Lea will just come and stand in front of me and look at me longingly when she needs some attention. We think it is all adorable and we love how they have their different ways. :-) Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Don't worry about the whole dominance thing. As others have mentioned, she's just asking for more love. Someone who's obsessed with dominance theory might say that she's being manipulative and that we should only give affection on our terms, not theirs. But IMO, dogs have the right to communicate their desires with us, and it doesn't mean they're trying to take over. Just enjoy your girl and don't let myths interfere with your bond and relationship with her. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KatyC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks everyone, it's nice to here everyones stories as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacks_Human Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Jack will paw at my hand to get my to pet him, or sometimes just to drag my hand (or sometimes my foot/leg) over so he can cuddle or groom it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Awww, the paw. Lila does that too and I love it. She is so bad that if she’s laying on her bed across the room and she sees me look at her, she will wave her paw like, “hey you come here and rub my belly.” So I do, spoiled brat. Carly does this too! So cute. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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