 Pat vs. pet
#215190 - 11/07/2008 11:46 AM |
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I'm wondering what your thought are on this.
I think it is much nicer for a dog, especially a little dog, to be pet instead of patted. I will occasionally pat Ivan (GS) on the side, but I never do it with Beagles or Chihuahuas.
How many of you pat your dogs?
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#215191 - 11/07/2008 11:54 AM |
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... How many of you pat your dogs?
For some dogs (size and breed irrelevant), it's heaven to be patted, rubbed, etc. Some just tolerate it.
I have learned which is which so I don't "reward" a dog who doesn't care for being touched with a big rub/caress.
As it happens, I presently have both kinds. They are treated very differently after a training session. 
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#215192 - 11/07/2008 11:57 AM |
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I pat Hambone on the side or scratch his head or ruff. Petting ( in my mind) involves tiny quick up and down hand movements and he HATES it. Maybe I have pet wrong?
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#215193 - 11/07/2008 11:58 AM |
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I pat/scratch vs. stroke(pet)my dog.
Thinking about it, I don't pat little dogs, either...doesn't seem like it would feel very good or comforting on their smaller frames.
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#215197 - 11/07/2008 12:11 PM |
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I pat to pump him up and pet to calm him.
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#215199 - 11/07/2008 12:22 PM |
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Big dogs don't mind a gentle pat I don't think. Usually, I just kind of scratch behind the ears.
I definitely to NOT pat horses, although alot of people do. They prefer a heartfelt pet/rub.
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#215202 - 11/07/2008 12:54 PM |
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I pat to pump him up and pet to calm him.
Me too!
That is, with certain dogs. I do own one who does not care to be caressed or even patted, although he is stoic about it. 
And I have both big and little who adore physical contact, whether it's pats, long-stroke rubs on the sides, or belly rubs. One small one will flip to his back if you wiggle your fingers at him (meaning in his language: "belly rub?") and lie there like a starfish, smiling and thumping his tale as well as he can from that position.
Learning our own dogs' currency* is a great advantage in training.
*Thank you, Bob Scott. I finally learned forever that caresses on a dog who does not care to be caressed is not a reward, and that for some dogs, a rub or pat means more than a toy or treat.
Edited by Connie Sutherland (11/07/2008 12:56 PM)
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#215238 - 11/07/2008 06:24 PM |
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Either way, pet or pat, my dog leans into it.
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#215278 - 11/08/2008 12:14 AM |
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my dogs like it rough! they get pat rather hard sometimes too.
oddly enough, my siamese LOVES to have his rump smacked, really hard. he gives me head butts and chin nibbles when i do it, lol. weird cat.
my dogs do lean into pats, on their sides or flanks. capone loves to be pat on his chest, right between the front legs.
the crested gets pet, cause he is so small, smaller than the cats even. he does get lots of rough head ruffels, and i mess with his hair all the time.
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#215426 - 11/09/2008 05:50 PM |
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I have been taught by my trainer that petting/stroking is for loving and patting on the shoulder or side is for training. I was told that petting evokes emotion which can cause the dog to lose focus on the lesson and focus on the sensation of petting. A couple pats or "good dog" will not interfere with training. I have a dog that doesn't like loving, petting and another that dies for petting. One I can only say "good dog" or he gets over excited, another will take a couple pats, but I usually avoid petting or stroking during training. Just my experience :-) and I am the first to pet, stroke and just cuddle 2 of them, the big male is aloof and doesn't like being too close or getting lovings, I respect his terms.
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