fsugrad Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 We had a meet and greet last weekend and I brought Dakota along with me because he is a champion meet and greeter (meaning he attracts attention, actively 'greets' people that come by to say hi instead of just being sacked out on the floor, and is perfect with small children, older people, etc). A couple of the other group members that were not actively working the meet and greet also came by with their hounds, so at any given time we'd have a 'hound party' there of 5 or 6 dogs. Anyway, the 2 hounds that we have available for adoption, when Dakota saw them, after the requisite sniffing of body parts, he went over to each of them and rested his chin on the backs of those 2 hounds' heads for a while. I am thinking he remembers these two hounds because they were available for adoption when we adopted Dakota. So he used to go to meet and greets with them when all 3 of them were looking for homes. Question: Do you think he remembered them, so his resting his chin on them was his way of showing affection to them and saying hi? Do you think he was being submissive to them? He didn't do the chin rest thing on the other hounds that came by to say hi at the meet and greet; ...just the two that we had available for adoption that he 'knew'. What do you think? Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I think he was just "taking a load off of his feet". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 I think he was just "taking a load off of his feet". But he didn't do that to the other hounds that were there. Just the ones he knew. Maybe I am reading too much into it, who knows? Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I generally see this as a sign of affection. So, probably he did remember those two hounds, and maybe he didn't know the others well enough to feel comfortable enough to use them for headrests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Maverick will rest his head on other dogs all the time. I tell their owners that Maverick's neck gets tired from holding up a head full of rocks. Goose will only rest his head on Maverick, his littermate. I was able to catch them in a rare double rest though! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Maverick will rest his head on other dogs all the time. I tell their owners that Maverick's neck gets tired from holding up a head full of rocks. Goose will only rest his head on Maverick, his littermate. I was able to catch them in a rare double rest though! What a sweet picture!! LOL at Maverick having a head full of rocks! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 With my campers, it has definitely been a sign of affection, whether it was either set of littermates or any of the others. It's definitely a good thing 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...
XTRAWLD Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 That pic of Maverick is adorable! I have to imagine that it means something, but it's hard for us to figure out. I'd say in the very least that Dakota was likely way more comfortable with those two that with any others. Maybe he was trying to tell YOU something....like bring 'em home mamma! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 That pic of Maverick is adorable! I have to imagine that it means something, but it's hard for us to figure out. I'd say in the very least that Dakota was likely way more comfortable with those two that with any others. Maybe he was trying to tell YOU something....like bring 'em home mamma! I can't....2 is the max we can afford and handle. And Toby would run away from home if I brought another young whippersnapper hound into our family! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I always thought it was a dominant thing in dog body language. But I guess there is always an exception! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I think the meaning depends on the body language of the dog. The pics posted and your description sound like affection or just resting (so cute!). At the same time, a dog putting their head over the neck or body of another dog can also be a sign that a fight or some sort of scuffle is going to take place. In this case though the neck is usually arched, tense, etc. the tension is usually pretty obvious to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 When my two do it then they've always been relaxed and it seems to be a friendly behavior. The one resting the head will often start to doze off Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Brooke rests her head on Ben, she usually does it as we're getting ready to go for a walk...bored is my best guess 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...
Brandiandwe Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 My girls do this to each other while lying down, usually to get a better view of what I'm doing. But once Paige did it to Brandi at the vets. Paige was loose in the consulting room while the vet examined a growth on Brandi's butt (benign tumour which went away quickly) and I handled Brandi's head. As soon as the vet touched her, Brandi began to cry. Paige came straight across the room and put her head over Brandi's neck, and Brandi immediately relaxed. I can only put it down to an attempt to comfort and reassure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Holly does this to Murray (and other dogs) quite often. It's definitely not about dominance for her. I think she just likes to cozy up to other dogs. She's so stinking cute when she does it, and he never seems to mind. H&M by 45mphk9, on Flickr Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Aww, Paige comforting Brandi at the vet ..... and Holly and Murray Edited June 18, 2013 by fsugrad Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Maverick will rest his head on other dogs all the time. I tell their owners that Maverick's neck gets tired from holding up a head full of rocks. Goose will only rest his head on Maverick, his littermate. I was able to catch them in a rare double rest though! Not to highjack this thread, but that's the cutest thing ever! Holly does this to Murray (and other dogs) quite often. It's definitely not about dominance for her. I think she just likes to cozy up to other dogs. She's so stinking cute when she does it, and he never seems to mind. H&M by 45mphk9, on Flickr That is too 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...
greyhoundlady Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 My little female does this to my big male. He is definitely the dominant/alpha and she is my recent adopted girl (3 months) - very shy and insecure. They do this when they are standing together, usually outside in the yard, and waiting for something - like me to walk them or just gazing around. He is not bothered by it in the least so I would say - for these two - this is not a dominant move on her part. More of a security/comfortable acceptance they have. Of course if she tries to get on the bed he is on, or touches him while together in the car - growlies ensue from him! She is oblivious to his snarkiness which makes her that much more adorable to me :-). Maybe it just depends on the dogs and the vibe they give off. I am sure my guy would not like it if ALL dogs did that to him, but I have witnessed at greyhound get togethers, certain ones can get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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