Because it’s not something a sane person does. I imagine finger four or five waved at them wouldn’t be too well received either.
Dogs are creatures of habit. They read us. Wacky behavior makes them nervous. Were their leaders.
Once, when my Doberman jumped completely over my grandson, averting a crash, in our shock and relief, some major laughter followed. First she seemed to accept it, as being a good reaction to her. But when it went on a bit too long, she began to stare at us, then making an indignant paws down jump. It made us laugh harder, which put her face to face with…me. The stare down caused us even more giggles, but I forced myself to stop. She stared a moment longer, spun away and went to her bed, completely disgusted by us all.
