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Some actions that may seem fun to humans may be uncomfortable for your dog, such as blowing into his face or ears. I'm sure you've already noticed that, when you do this, your pet gets irritated, and may even be in a defensive position. If you've ever wondered why your dog doesn't like to be blown, in this article we'll explain what your puppy feels when he does this, and why it's better not to. Keep reading this PeritoAnimal article and get to know your dog better.
blowing on your dog
Blowing in your dog's face may sound like a lot of fun, but dogs don't like it very much of this. If you think about it, it's something you don't do to other people, even when you try to play with a baby, it also gets irritated.
Taking this into account and knowing that this bothers your puppy, and that it may even try to attack him at times, there is no reason to keep blowing on him. The two main reasons your dog gets irritated when you blow it are: the effect it has on your senses and the discomfort it causes you.
Sounds fun but it's not...
When it blows in your dog's face, three important organs can be affected: the nose, eyes and ears.
First, it should be remembered that your dog's sense of smell is one of his most developed senses, due in large part to his wet nose. Thanks to its wet nose and the millions of sensors that reside in it, the dog can detect smells from great distances, which helps him to have a very precise idea of his surroundings.
When it blows in your face the his nose dry, for which the dog may feel embarrassed when losing the view he had of what was around him, so it is common to become violent. Likewise, blowing your face can momentarily dry out your eyeballs and, quite honestly, who likes to get a stream of air directly into their eyes?
Finally, if he blows in the ears, it will also be uncomfortable for him, as it is another of the senses that is much more developed than that of human beings, so he perceives a very loud and uncomfortable sound.
Mutual respect
The most important thing is that you understand that if your puppy has shown discomfort or aggression after blowing on him, it means that it bothers him and that should not keep doing it.
Dogs are sensitive animals that remain faithful to their owners, creating a strong emotional bond with them. Their relationship must be based on mutual respect, and this includes respecting your puppy's space and noticing when some of his attitudes make him uncomfortable.
As well as correcting unpleasant behaviors in the dog, you must also rectify habits like this to achieve a harmonious and happy coexistence.
