It is evident that a dog loves us, but he can also love our brother. This is not a contest, but animals tend to prefer fun and sociable people. A dog’s favorite person isn’t always the dog’s primary caretaker, sometimes it can even be the caretaker on vacation. Of course, every dog is different, but some generalizations apply to how they choose their favorite person.
Am I my dog’s favorite person?
Many dogs bond most strongly with their caregivers during their key socialization period, which occurs between birth and six months. At this age, puppies’ brains are incredibly receptive, and their early social experiences will influence them for the rest of their lives. That’s why it’s so important to make sure your puppy has positive interactions with a wide range of people, places, and things. For example, dogs that are not exposed to people wearing hats may become fearful of hats later in life.
If our dog was already an adult when we adopted him, it is not too late to become his favorite person. Although early experiences are important, socialization continues through experiences like doggie daycare or daily walks.
4 signs that you are their reference
There are some signs that a dog has a favorite person.
Attention increases the bond
Most dogs tend to bond with the person who pays them the most attention. For example, in a family with two parents and two children, the dog may prefer the parent who fills its bowl every morning and takes it for a walk every night.
In addition, physical affection solidifies the bond between dog and person. If a person is distant with a dog, he will also be distant. But if we give him lots of treats, massages, and love, we are likely to become his favorite. For some dogs, it’s not just the amount of attention and affection that matters, but the quality.
Positive association is key
When a person is the source of good things, the dog forms a bond. A dog is going to love the person who is always playing tug of war or giving him a bunch of his favorite treat.
On the other hand, dogs often react badly to people with whom they have bad associations (such as going to the vet). Positive associations lead to positive dog-human relationships. You can use positive association to help train and socialize your dog.
It follows you
Just as positive attention and association increase the bond between dog and pet owner, following can reflect similar sentiments.
However, it is important to note that being a Velcro dog that enjoys our company is different from a dog with separation anxiety. While Velcro behavior has positive characteristics, such as licking or playing, separation anxiety is not a sign of favoritism and has negative characteristics.
licks you continuously
Our hands and faces produce a salty sweat that dogs enjoy and they are the parts of our body that are exposed to air and touch from the different places we go throughout the day.
A dog licking us can also be a sign of submission or an act of communication and can also be due to foraging behavior between mother and pup. And yes, a dog’s lick can also be a sign of greeting or affection in some cases.