4 reasons why dogs hate being blown on
Most dogs expect humans to come up to them for positive reasons such as a quick pat on the head, being called a good boy, given a treat, or perhaps as the precursor for a fun walk.
They do not expect a sudden gust if air to come from a person into their face and up their nose!
It has an effect on their senses which is very uncomfortable. Doggy senses are far more developed than ours; the nose, eyes, and ears are all ultra-sensitive, meaning a little blow on the face is far more impactful to them compared how a human would find it… would you enjoy someone doing that to you suddenly?
What happens then is that many dogs will instinctively react to being blown on by turning away or recoiling in shock.
You might also seem them doing what appears to be a quick lick of the air. This reflex action is very similar to how we blink when someone blows in our eye.
This reflex is them actually licking their nose. When you blow on a dog’s face it will quickly dry up the sensitive skin surface of the nose, so they have that reflex to lick it to reapply moisture.
Why do dogs like wind in their face?
Dogs LOVE the wind in their face. … The more air there is flowing over the membrane, the more scents the dogs can detect. So when a dog sticks its head out the window, it’s like pigging out at a hi-definition all-you-can-smell scent buffet.” Maybe this way they’re able to sniff other dogs butts long distance.
Is blowing in a dogs face bad?
Dogs are incapable of blowing air out of their mouths like we can, so this sensation in their face is unusual and completely unexpected. When something is foreign to them they tend to instinctively react with a growl or a snap to the air. This is them warning you to stop as it is incredibly unpleasant for them.
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If you’ve ever blown onto your dog’s or nose, it’s quite likely that you’ve seen a negative reaction. Your dog might have looked upset, snapped at you, or even worse bitten you or a member of your family. But what is it about having air blown on their face that dog’s hate so much?
I decided to look into it some more, so can now present to you all the reasons why dogs hate being blown on so much, and even if it hurts them.
Why do dogs hate being blown on? Dogs hate being blown on because (a) it catches them by surprise, (b) it is not comfortable, (c) it can be misinterpreted as an aggressive act, and (d) their smell is so acute that they might even take exception to the smell of your breath!
Those are the reasons why blowing in a dog’s face is bad, but there’s more to it. Read on to understand it better and what you should do to make sure you don’t annoy or hurt your dog by blowing on them.