Does the “I love you’ stretch demonstrate affection? What dog owners need to know. Two veterinarians say owners should be careful, say two veterinarians.
Almost like yawning, stretching is a reflexive behavior in dogs to stretch their muscles. In most cases, an extended stretch indicates a feeling of well-being. But in some cases, stretching can indicate problems or illnesses, says Dr. Emma Milne at hillspet.de. If the dog is crying in pain or is afraid to be touched, you should go to a veterinary practice.