the bond between humans and dogs is distinct from any other especially when the animal learns to trust people sometimes dogs can Elevate this special bond to a new level they can become attached to their owners which means they establish an extremely strong connection with them there are various ways in which a dog can demonstrate its affection but certain specific behaviors indicate this attachment in this video we will cover 15 signs that show your puppy has developed this extra special bond with you number one you have a four-legged Shadow having a little four-legged Shadow following you
around the house is one of the most common signs that your dog has become attached to you dogs tend to stay close to pack members they trust if your dog follows you to the bathroom bedroom and kitchen it indicates that you and your dog have established a strong bond this shows how much your pet enjoys being in your presence your dog considers you a valuable pack member and wants to be as close to you as possible however if your canine friend insists on keeping a distance from you there is a good chance that he feels
uncomfortable in your presence and you might need to investigate the reason number two they watch the environment for you when you are out walking with your dog and notice that he runs ahead to observe the area it is because he wants to make sure the environment is safe for both of you your dog will stand still with ears alert watching the surroundings before running back to you indicating that the area is safe to proceed your K-9 friend has just done a check to keep you safe this happens because you are important to him this shows
that your dog has become attached to you and wants to protect you at all costs number three they obey your commands more easily than those of others in the house a well-trained dog responds to commands from various people but if he is attached to you he will listen to you more easily high receptiveness is a positive sign that your dog has bonded deeply with you because he is trying to please you it is important to remember that training a dog is not only about the dog itself but also about the bond shared between the dog
and the human if a dog does not trust his human he is less likely to respond well to training number four they lean on you in New environments if your dog approaches you and leans on your body or Nestles by your side he is showing affection for many dogs leaning is like a full hug in some cases dogs approach you and lean on you when they are in an unfamiliar environment this means they are nervous and seek security by leaning on you similarly your dog might sit on your feet as a way of seeking protection
when in an unfamiliar environment they trust you to protect them because they feel safe by your side in other words your dog considers you a trustworthy and protective figure in his life number five they mimic your behavior and mood recent Studies have shown that when humans cry their dogs also feel distress dogs that have a deep emotional bond with their owners often reflect their emotions and overall mood if you're having a tough day it is common to find your K-9 companion approaching you and snuggling or trying to cuddle with you this is their way of
showing empathy and comfort in some cases dogs can even feel sad Madness when their humans are going through a period of depression number six they mess with your things you have probably noticed that your dog carries your clothes or shoes around the house dogs have a highly developed sense of smell and Associate your scent with Comfort security and a sense of closeness to you when they pick up your objects or sleep on your things like clothes pillows or blankets it is their way of seeking comfort and being close to you with this Behavior they demonstrate
their strong attachment to you and their desire to be near you it is their way of expressing their love number seven they frequently look at you especially in new environments if your dog checks on you during a walk upon leaving a room or in a new environment it is a sign that he loves you and wants to ensure you are around you might also notice that they randomly show up to check on you and then go back to their activities like sleeping this Behavior demonstrates their deep attachment it is a sign that they have become
attached to you number eight they sleep with you in the wild wolves and dogs naturally sleep curled up with trusted pack members to protect themselves from predators therefore if your dog wants to sleep with you it means he sees you as a trustworthy pack member and does not want to be separated from the group it is a sign of trust love and security all these signs indicate that your dog has become attached to you and considers you part of the family after all your dog could choose to snuggle and sleep anywhere but he chooses to
be with you number nine they groom you when it comes to signs of attachment grooming is one of the most significant especially if you are the only one who receives this honor compared to others grooming behaviors such as licking a human's hand or face indicate that your dog considers you a close companion they lick you to keep you clean and show that they care about your well-being in other words your dog considers you part of the family and the favorite number 10 eye contact dogs cannot verbally communicate with humans so they use various non-verbal forms
of communication one of the ways dogs show their Love Is by looking directly into your eyes according to research published in the Journal of science dogs develop strong emotional bonds with humans by looking into our eyes this non-verbal form of communication increases the levels of a social hormone called oxytocin in both dogs and their humans dogs also look into your eyes to demonstrate devotion and anticipate your next moves to be by your side when you act therefore when your dog looks lovingly into your eyes it is a sign that he is deeply attached to you
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similar to the bond between small children and their parents and that dogs see their human friends as a source of comfort and security that is why they get super excited when you come home after all they have been waiting for you all day number 12 they prefer your company if your dog consistently shows a preference for your company over others it can be a sign of attachment they might ignore or show less interest in other family members focusing their attention primarily on you attached dogs feel comfortable safe and happy in your presence which leads them
to prioritize your company Above All Else number 13 hurting Behavior if your dog tries to prevent family members from straying away he might be exhibiting hurting Behavior hurting is a way of showing affection for the pack for example if a family member steps off the sidewalk your dog will herd the Stray member back onto the sidewalk and to safety this hurting behavior is often seen in breeds originally developed for cattle control such as the German Shepherd number 14 they allow you to pet their head many dogs do not like being petted on the top of
their head as they interpret it as a threat especially if you are towering over them it is much better to crouch down to their level and scratch them under the chin or at the base of their tail therefore if your dog allow you to pet the top of their head enjoys the process and closes their eyes you are special to them number 15 you receive more gifts unfortunately your dog cannot buy flowers for you at a store instead they make do with what they have if your dog truly loves you he will bring you his
favorite toy this is their way of sharing their things with you and showing that they care you might not be interested in your dog's old tennis ball but his willingness to share it with you is a sign of true affection this happens because most dogs are possessive about their things with some even growling or attacking simply because you try to take something they consider special when your dog offers something to share like a toy or a bone he is signaling that he trusts you now that you know 15 signs that show how much a dog
loves you would you like to know things like why your dog licks you or why he stretches when you come home in this video on the screen I not only answer these two questions but explain 15 strange dog behaviors click on the screen and continue with me in the amazing world of dogs