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Just out of curiosity, does your poodle like or dislike head petting? Or perhaps your poodle doesn’t care either way. I’m just curious as Bobby does not like his head petted at all, never has, except from the people he knows and loves. While I used to be concerned about this and thought it could be a problem because almost everyone goes for the fluffy topknot pet, I decided to respect Bobby’s preference in this area and tell people how he likes to be petted which is his side and under his chin and the front of his chest. A good ear scratch, sometimes works too. If he really connects with a person he may allow more. Many folks are so surprised when I try to tell them. Head petting seems to be the norm and it’s like Bobby has a problem. I know head pets can feel like an aggressive move to some dogs but humans just, for some reason, love that head patting/petting and we all know a lovely topknot is so very inviting. 😉