Dog Belly Rubs—Likes and Dislikes The most joyous part of having a dog is petting him whenever you wish to. It not only bestows joy to you and your pup but also strengthens the bond, trust and affection between you and your lovely companion. Your dog knows that when you pet them and spend some time with them, you are expressing your love and care for what they are. In response, your four-legged partner may show some postures where their stomach is exposed, paws in the air and smiling face expressing a happy relaxed mood. That means your pup is ready to fully trust you and asking for getting their belly rubbed. On the flip, sometimes, this kind of postures also indicates submissive behaviors. It can be the act of submission that serves to stop aggression or a tactic executed for combat purposes. Also, it can be observed when dogs are trying to diffuse social nervousness by indicating themselves innocuous or non-dangerous. By reading the following dog’s body language signals, y...