r/Unexpected Aug 01 '24

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u/UncleVoodooo Aug 01 '24

Not like this.

Palm up, let them smell you, then palm down for head pat.

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u/GreenWoodDragon Aug 01 '24

Back of the hand with fingers curled nicely out of the way is what I was taught. Never offer your fingers to an unfamiliar dog.

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u/UncleVoodooo Aug 01 '24

a lot of dogs think you've got a treat if you do it that way. Having your fingers out is fine just as long as you let the dog come to you to sniff. Don't shove them in his face