Why Does My Dog Sit Facing Away From Me?
One of the most meaningful messages being conveyed by this action is that he is comfortable enough to expose his vulnerabilities to you. A dog’s most effective weapon is their bite and by moving his mouth far away from you, it shows that he does not see you as, or consider you, a threat. No matter what the reason, feeling safe enough to turn his back to you is a testament to the loving relationship that the two of you share.
Some dogs just tend to be a bit uncomfortable with eye contact, period, even if they still enjoy being petted and hanging out with their favorite human. This is also a normal doggy response to a person that they do not know very well. They will happily sit beside them, albeit with their backs to them, but will avoid making actual eye contact.
While being uncomfortable in a situation can often be the cause of the back displaying-behavior, sometimes it just happens to be a personal doggy preference. Some dogs do not care for face to face situations or contact at all and simply feel more comfortable with their back facing you. In this case, it is a personality trait that can be hard to change, although building trust and working towards a stronger bond may help.
As stated earlier, when a dog sits with his back facing you, it is an absolute show of vulnerability. By doing this, it means that he completely, wholly, and 100 percent trusts you. It says that he has total reliance on the belief that you are dependable, caring and trustworthy. While it might not be the ultimate reason for why your dog sits facing away from you, you can take comfort in the fact that he would not be doing it all without having complete and utter confidence in you.
One of a dog’s main purposes in life is to protect his family or his ‘pack’. It is in his nature. By putting himself at the frontline of any perceived danger (so to speak), he is doing just that, giving in to his animal instincts and protecting his territory. If your dog suddenly gets up and sits with his back to you, it could be a warning that he is sensing that something is off and believes that he is needed to protect you.
0 Seeking Some Cuddle/Belly Rub Hybrid Action
You know that hug you give your dog that also incorporates a bit of belly rubbing? Yeah, we call that lovable move a cuddle/belly rub hybrid and chances are that your pooch knows that by sitting in this position it will greatly increase his odds of getting some of that feel-good action. Since canines learn primarily through conditioning, he has been taught that by sitting with his back to you, it puts him in the perfect place for his favorite embrace.