Too many people assume all dogs and cats enjoy being petted at any time, when the truth is that many find it uncomfortable or just tolerate it. This test can help you tell how your pet feels.
Many people assume that all dogs like to be petted, but they don’t necessarily. Some don’t like to be petted much at all, or not by certain people or in certain places, or maybe just not at that moment in time. Doing a consent test prevents you from assuming that the dog wants you to pet them and means you actually find out if they do or not.
Another benefit of consent tests is that over time you should get better at reading canine or feline body language. That’s because, at that moment, when you take a pause, you have to watch their body language and see what happens next. It’s possible that when you first start doing this, you might have moments when you are unsure what your pet wants. In that case, it’s probably best to assume it’s a no .to all of your pet’s body language.
In those cases, don’t feel bad—you’re respecting their choice, and it’s an opportunity for you to learn.
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