just a quick behavior question if you have a sec– my dog (a Brittany) LOVES holding hands. when she’s all excited when we get home from somewhere, if we just hold her paws she calms right down. it’s her second favorite thing after getting her butt scratched. I’ve heard of this behavior with other dogs & was just wondering why they’re like this? thanks!

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Dogs enjoy routine, and if every time you come home you hold her paws, she will continue to offer them to you! It isn’t so much that she can’t calm down without you holding her paws, moreso that’s just what you guys do all the time – so she has made it a habit!