Pawing has many meanings. Pawing to the top of another dog's head typically means that the "pawer" is saying, "Hey Bud, I'm friendly but just know I'm the Top Dog here, so watch it!" Often head-pawing is done during play, or in an initial "greeting" even if the dogs see each other all the time.
More aggressive head pawing is like the Top Dog is saying, a little more sternly, "Hey, did you forget, I am the Boss here; I don't want you to forget it and it seems you've forgotten that fact."
If the 2nd dog still doesn't "get" the message, the Top Dog's behavior becomes even more aggressive. If the 2nd dog speaks Dog Language well and agrees with the "message" of the Top Dog, you might see the 2nd dog crouch low with belly on the ground, or might roll onto its back to expose its belly. This is the 2nd dog's moment of submission. It's like saying "Uncle!" and giving up a potential fight, before a fight begins.
However, if 2 dogs persist in trying to assert Top Dog position, head-pawing can quickly disintegrate into a "tiff" between the two. The "argument" is, "I'm top dog here; No, I'm top dog here!" Dogs who were socialized by their mothers, and trained well by humans, can end their own "tiff" when one or the other dog just gives in. The mood stays friendly; the dogs may go right back to playing.
With 2 dogs who didn't learn "puppy manners" from their mothers, the "tiff" can escalate and both dogs may not know how to back off the argument. The "loser" position (submissive) may feel like too much of a loss; dogs who are generally scared in life (i.e. they are scared most of the time) often don't know how to be submissive to other dogs. Just like with humans, they may only know to use aggression to control the "other guy".
These basic social manners and behaviors is why it's so important for puppies to remain with their mom for 6 to 8 weeks. Moms teach puppies the dog language of how to win by 'losing' the fight; how to be submissive in the right way and at the right time; and the body language that dogs use. Watch a mom when she head paws her pups, and you'll observe the "messages" she is communicating to them.
the cats paw lets it balance and the dogs paw doesnt
You probably shouldn't let your boy pull thorns out of the dogs paw unless your watching them because they could hurt themselves of the dog by accident.
Love of dogs in whatever form.
The thing at the bottom of a dogs paw is called a pad.Thank you for the answer
This doesn't sound like a good idea. If your dog has a problem with a paw ,you should take him to a vet.
the cats paw lets it balance and the dogs paw doesnt
rub peanut butter on the dogs paw dah
maybe you can paint it if the dog dosnt move their paw
You probably shouldn't let your boy pull thorns out of the dogs paw unless your watching them because they could hurt themselves of the dog by accident.
In my dogs it is an invitation to play.
Love of dogs in whatever form.
Dogs do get diabetes, but i don't know if your dog has it.
The thing at the bottom of a dogs paw is called a pad.Thank you for the answer
When a dog bites or nibbles it's paw, it isn't eating itself, it's cleaning itself.
This doesn't sound like a good idea. If your dog has a problem with a paw ,you should take him to a vet.
Dry the paw pads which are the paw print that is rough with a cloth or paper towels. I have 3 dogs and we keep a towel to clean and dry their paw pads after walks
in my opinion i think dogs... as they say a dog is a mans best friend.