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The belly rubs that we give to our pets are fun and adorable, but there's more to it than that. When an animal presents its belly to you, it represents a sign of submissiveness or trust. Depending on your relationship with a dog, showing their tummy either means that they trust you and want a belly rub, or that they're submitting to you (in which case you should approach them in a friendly but respectful manner). Cats usually show their bellies as a defensive gesture, so most will only tolerate a brief belly rub before attacking.
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#1
This Guy Loves Belly Rub
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#2
She Fell Over With That Face The Moment I Started Rubbing Her Belly
#4
Baby Fox Getting A Belly Rub
#5
Apparently, Any Cat Loves A Good Belly Rub
#6
The Face Of A Belly-rub In Progress
#7
Bart The Bear And His Trainer Doug Seus
#8
Shark Looks Like A Dog Enjoying A Belly Rub
#10
Hedgehog Gets A Belly Rub
LeanneNotacooper 10 years ago
Tickling their "skirts" gently when curled up relaxes them enough to uncurl incase you need to check for injuries
#11
One More Belly Rub May Result In A Hand Attack, But For Now, Simon Is Giving Out Hugs And Kisses
#12
Sloth Getting A Belly Rub Like A Boss
#13
My Dog's Face Every Time I Rub Her Belly
#14
Pet Rat Loves Belly Rubs
RoxanneHughes 10 years ago
My rat would flop over next to my hand so I would rub is belly. It's a sign of great trust for them...opening up their most vulnerable spot.
#15
Douglas The Wombat Really Loves Belly Rubs
#16
Otter Gets A Luxurious Belly Rub
#17
Who Doesn't Love A Good Belly Rub?
#18
My Cat Smiles Like Crazy When You Rub Her Belly
#19
Rolling In The Grass And Getting A Belly Rub Is Just Too Much - Look At This Smile
LeanneNotacooper 10 years ago
Have you seen my other ear? I know I put it around here somewhere but they keep making out I'm going crazy
#20
Pixie Enjoying A Belly Rub
#21
I Bet You Didn't Know You Needed This Adorableness In Your Life Until Now
#22
My Dog Every Time He Gets A Belly Rub
#29
Warm Sun + Belly Rub = Corgi Heaven
#32
Homeless Dog Waiting For Love
Final score:
30points
#33
Lilly From An Animal Shelter In Germany ( Tierheim Laage) Smiles When You Rub Her Belly
Final score:
30points
HarmonyRose 10 years ago
Lilly should come live with me and my little D in Alaska!! <3 sweet shelter pup!!
#34
Merlin Enjoying A Good Old Belly Rub
#35
Oh, Hi There!
#36
Loki Looking For Belly Rubs
PatrickStoddard 10 years ago
What breed of dog is this? It kind of looks like a Chinese Mastiff
#38
Oreo Bunny Is Getting A Belly Rub
CarolinevanHouwelingen 10 years ago
Bunnies don't like to be laid on their backs. The reason they stay quiet is because they kinda fake death.
#39
Belly Rubs
#40
All In!
Final score:
24points
#43
Enjoying His Tummy Rub
LeanneNotacooper 10 years ago
I'm exhausted from walking, my legs are tiny & I'm laying here waiting to be carried but everyone thinks I want a tickle!
#45
Joy = Laying Under A Tree + Tennis Ball In Mouth + Belly Rub
LeanneNotacooper 10 years ago
"You can tickle me all you want but I'm not giving you back the ball!"
#47
Ming Begging For A Belly Rub.
Final score:
19points
#48
My Beauty Homeless Dog, Arpalette
Final score:
19points
#49
Sometimes You Fall Asleep Mid Tummy Rub
#54
Alice Does Love Her Tummy Rubs
#55
Cute Puppy Need To Belly Rubs
Final score:
13points
#58
I Don't Like The Vet But When I Go I Demand Belly Rubs From Doc!
Final score:
13points
#59
Enjoying A Belly Rub
#60
Belly Rub
LeanneNotacooper 10 years ago
Quickest way to clear dust off your floor the all new doggy duster!
#61
Zip Tie Loves Belly Rubs More Than Anything
Final score:
11points
#62
Please????
Final score:
10points
#68
Belly!! Now!!
Final score:
9points
#69
More Sweet Belly Rubs, He Is As Happy As Can Be
#70
Sasha And Misha Waiting For Their Belly Rubs
Final score:
8points
#73
This Is How I Beg For Belly Rubs In 3...2...1...
Final score:
8points
#78
❤️
Final score:
6points
#80
Begging For A Belly Rub.
Final score:
5points
ScualeSthillier 10 years ago
What about the meerkat ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bo2FcrKtUA
#86
Tama's Favourite Sleeping Position. Always Ready For A Belly Rub!
Final score:
1point
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AceHoffman 10 years ago
I love this article! For one thing, #1 and #18 have virtually identical expressions (as do many of the others). Just absolutely adorable!
AceHoffman 10 years ago
I love this article! For one thing, #1 and #18 have virtually identical expressions (as do many of the others). Just absolutely adorable!
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