The belly is the softest part of a dog’s body, and it is also the most vulnerable place on the dog’s body. Only in front of people it trusts will it feel comfortable showing its belly.

So, do dogs like to show their belly just because they trust you?

Actually, that’s not the case. There are other reasons why dogs show their belly to you!

1. I want to gain your attention.

When your dog sees that you are ignoring it and it wants to play with you, it will collapse in front of you and expose its belly to attract your attention.

Can you refuse its little belly? Of course, put down what you are doing and play with the dog!

2. This position is comfortable.

Who doesn’t like to lie down in the most comfortable position? Lying down, lying down, paralyzing...

Dogs like the position with their bellies exposed, and they feel safe sleeping next to their owners, so of course you have to choose the most comfortable position!

3. Ask for forgiveness.

When a dog makes a mistake, when its owner teaches it a lesson, it will choose to show its belly, admit the mistake to the owner, and hope to get your forgiveness.

I was wrong, you hit me, I will never fight back! Who would be willing to teach it a lesson when it is so cute?

4. Express obedience.

When a dog encounters a dog that is stronger and more fierce than itself on the road, it will immediately lie down and expose its belly to show obedience.

You are the boss, I listen to you! I surrender, admit defeat, don’t hit me!

5. Injured.

If the dog frequently exposes its belly to you, you should carefully check whether the dog’s belly is injured, causing it to feel uncomfortable and seek help from you.

6. Play.

When two dogs with a good relationship are playing, they will touch each other's belly, and the dog who is touched will expose his belly.

The dog is very relaxed when playing like this and does not feel threatened, otherwise it would not show its belly.