WHY DOES MY DOG PUT HIS PAW ON ME?

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Dogs use their paws to communicate with their owners.

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Pawing is a natural behavior for dogs.

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Dogs may paw their owners for attention or affection.

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This is because pets have different color vision than humans

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Dogs may paw their owners to indicate they need to go outside.

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Pawing can be a learned behavior.

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It's important to understand your dog's body language and behavior to determine the reason for pawing.

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