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Adam England

Trainer reveals the one thing you want to remember when petting a dog – and it’s more important than we thought!

Man petting dog.

Who doesn’t love petting a dog? Whether it’s our own beloved pup, a friend or relative’s, or one we see out and about whose parents let us pet them, giving a dog plenty of fuss and affection is one of life’s little pleasures.

However, dogs don’t always feel like being petted. While we often think of dogs as being social butterflies who love human contact, our pups don’t always want to be touched – even if we have some of the best dog treats.

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