1.Show Trust
When a dog shows its belly to you, it is expressing trust in you. This action means that the dog sees you as a trustworthy companion and is willing to expose its weaknesses to you. This indicates that it has a very high level of trust in you and relies heavily on you.
2.Needs attention
If dogs feel lonely or bored, they may also turn their backs to seek your attention. “Please follow me, I need you by my side!” If ignored, they may try to catch your attention in other ways, such as nibbling on your pants or scratching you with their claws.
3.Feeling comfortable
A dog flipping its belly may also be due to feeling particularly comfortable and relaxed, especially on soft ground or under sunlight. This indicates that they are enjoying this comfortable state. ʻI he taimi ko ʻeni, you can gently touch its belly to make it feel more comfortable and happy.
4.Invite to play
ʻIkai ngata ai, a dog displaying its belly may also be inviting you to play with it. This posture is a signal that they want to move their bodies or engage in games.
5.Apologize
Taimi ʻe niʻihi, if a dog knows they have done something wrong, they may apologize or seek reconciliation by flipping their belly. In this case, giving it some caresses and small snacks as a reward can let it know that you have forgiven it.
6.There may be parasites
Frequent rolling on the ground accompanied by friction may indicate the presence of parasites in the dog’s body, attempting to alleviate itching by flipping its belly.
