[alexander_busek]

No kidding. Dogs are not primates people. All dogs bite.

So, you're saying that it would be safe to attempt a selfie with a wild chimpanzee, orangutan, or gorilla?

Regards,

[ImNotLying]

I once had a chance to take a selfie with Mike Tyson but had second thoughts about losing an ear. :)

[MarMema]

I do a lot of behavioral rehab and work with dogs and hang out with some who are solid behaviorists. Most dogs hate being hugged but tolerate it. Nonetheless under the right circumstances any dog will bite you with enough stressors.

dog behavioralist teaching

dogs don’t make “ventral/ventral” contact (chest to chest, belly to belly) like primates do when they are nursing, and thus don’t develop a positive association between ventral/ventral contact and feeling nurtured and loved

[MarMema]

jean donaldson is awesome