Yes thank you. Gigi does the bow, but also lays her head down sideways on her right leg, so she isn't really stretching because she stays like that and wants me to rub her belly. If I don't rub it, she then turns belly up. She looks adorable when she does that. So I am glad it isn't the same thing as you are explaining.
This was good to know for anyone who owns any breed of dog, thanks. Peggy -------Original Message------- From: Robin Gordils Date: 05/20/13 20:32:57 To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] playbow for pain Unfortunately, I can't provide more information about this or sources. But, I have heard about it from dog experts over the years. *** Sometimes, but it also can mean they want to go for a walk or want you to play with them. A good belly rub works all the time. Marcy It can also be whats known as a calming signal.. It could mean they are uncomfortable. But you need to look at the contexts to be able to conclude on why they are stretching..If say they are lying down and then get up and stretch..they are just stretching..if they are out playing with another dog and stretch it could mean that they are uncomfortable. Melissa when they are bowing forward it either means they are stretching or they want to play and when they are bowing backwards they are just stretching. Sometimes when a dog goes into a forward play bow and maintains that position for more than a few seconds their stomach/bowels may be upset or causing them pain. That position can relieve some of the pressure and lower their discomfort. If you have a dog that does forward bow often and for longer that it would take to stretch, especially after meals, they may have a food allergy to what they are being fed. Or possibly a more serious issue that requires a vet visit/medicationzperiodz Did we answer your question? Robin, the Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT, Chihuahuas Alice CGC and Monte and the MinPins HoneyB, Brutus, and IMPS foster Jordan www minpinrescue.org
