Dog Presses Against Me. A serious medical condition called head pressing causes a dog to press the top of his or her head against a wall, into the floor or other large solid objects for no apparent. Have you ever seen a dog or cat press their head against the wall?

Head pressing is one of the biggest red flags that something is wrong. I always find my dog leaning against me or putting a paw ever so gently on my foot, seeking attention or affection. One of a dog’s main purposes in life is to protect his family or his ‘pack’.