Why do dogs like to hug your thighs? It doesn’t have to be a hooligan thing!

Pet 8:51am, 6 November 2025 61

Dear parents, I wonder if you have ever had the experience of being hugged by a dog. Sometimes, the dog likes to hug the editor's thigh when he doesn't agree with me, like a leg pendant, and can't break it off, which really makes people laugh and cry.

However, don’t think wrongly, not all dogs hugging their thighs are playing hooligans. The reason why dogs like to hug their owners’ thighs needs to be analyzed based on the situation at that time.

Expressing love and acting coquettishly

Some dogs like to stick to their owners. No matter where they go, they will follow them and lean on their owners. However, due to their height, they can only hug their owners' thighs.

In addition, when a dog wants to play with its owner, or when it has done something wrong and wants to beg for forgiveness, it will hold its owner's thigh and act like a baby: Please, please, owner forgive me~

Expressing its possessiveness

Some dogs like to ride on their favorite items. In fact, they are declaring their sovereignty.

Because the dog’s genitals have the largest body odor, by riding astride, you can leave the smell on your favorite items, showing that it belongs to you!

Similarly, sometimes when a dog hugs your thigh, it doesn’t mean to play tricks on you, it just wants to leave its scent on you. This will let other dogs know that you have a dog!

The dog is in heat

Spring is the peak period of the dog's heat. If it often makes straddles on your legs during this period, there is no doubt that it is a hooligan!

If you are not planning to find a partner for your dog, parents should remember to comfort it well and arrange for neutering after the estrus is over.

Wants to eat

Sometimes, when they see something to eat in our hands, the greedy dog ​​will stare directly at us. If it seems that we have no intention of feeding it, then they will come over and cuddle.

"Please, just give me a bite~ Humph, I won't let go if you don't give it to me!"

The dog is sick.

If the above reasons are eliminated and the dog still comes to hug your thighs frequently, it may be caused by disease.

Some physiological diseases, such as urinary tract infection, urinary and fecal incontinence, etc., can cause abnormal riding behavior in dogs, especially elderly dogs.

If your dog is old and often hugs your lap, it is recommended that parents take it for a check-up as soon as possible.

When will your dog come to hug your lap?