So much so that. The dogs are particularly happy to meet their owners when they reach home. The tendencies of this sort are seen in dogs due to certain emotional traits present in the dogs.
As per ancient beliefs dogs are considered to share common traits with wolves. It was believed that the ancestors of dogs were wolves. This dates back to thousands of years. But gradually the species separated and showed different behavior tendencies. We all know how unfriendly and dangerous wolves are towards humans unlike dogs. This is the main point of difference between the two species.
But putting facts aside, if we go by their canine habits, they too have emotions and they feel the need to release that when required. Their way of expressing love is by:
All these reasons attribute their love and emotion towards their owners. They show similar traits towards other dogs too. This behavior is quite similar to human behavior. Scientists have proven these facts. They have studied dog tendencies and behavior and come to these conclusions.
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But did you ever wonder WHY some dogs love to lavish us, carrying random items in their mouth to us?
Genetics or not, there is still a large part of me that believes dog develop this altruistic behavior simply because it makes US happy! Think about how your pitch heightens, and your voice is filled with excitement and gratitude when Fido brings his bone to your feet as you walk in the door. Perhaps you bend down and give your pup an extra ear scratch for such a thoughtful donation. Our gleeful reactions strongly reinforce the dog to perform this behavior again in the future, as they learn it’s beneficial and can lead to extra snuggles and doting attention.
Ever have a dog who would bring you his favorite toy every time you arrived home from work? Curious why your pooch retrieves your slipper when she sees you pull in the driveway? Ever wonder why some dogs like to bring us “gifts” during greetings? As a professional pet sitter and dog walker one of my favorite things is to arrive with a pooch awaiting with a toy in his mouth!
The art of “gift giving” does not happen in every domesticated canine, but for those dogs that do exhibit this behavior, it’s downright endearing. I mean, who doesn’t want to feel like their beloved pet missed them while they were away, so much so that they had to celebrate your arrival with a present? Even if it means their affection is shown by bringing you your dirty sock from the hamper…
So next time your pooch brings you a gift, make sure to express your gratitude! Because let’s be honest, to our dogs, our presence is sometimes the best present! By
Sometimes when I arrive home Dusty and Kramer are upstairs with my wife, Kim, helping her in the office. They can’t readily make their way downstairs since we gate off the top of the stairs when we’re upstairs working. Otherwise, Kramer would spend his day running up and down, and Dusty, not to be outdone, would certainly want to chase after him. Not only do we need things quiet while we work but, we also don’t want to take the chance of Dusty taking an unexpected tumble down the lengthy stairway.
I pull the truck into the garage, close the garage door, exit the truck, and make my way to the door that will lead me to one of the best greetings around. I know as soon as I step into the house my two beautiful dogs will be waiting to greet me. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than an official “Welcome home. It’s been so long!” from my dogs. It always brings a smile to my face.
I pull into the driveway after running a brief errand and push the button to open the garage door. The noise from the garage door being raised is loud, but nothing compared to the vocals emanating from inside the house. My pups know that I’m home and can’t wait to greet me.
Priority one is to get upstairs to greet my furry kids. Dusty will be on the right side of the banister and Kramer to the left. As soon as I’m in view, their faces will be pressed between the rails. I lean to the right side first, since Dusty demands to be first with everything. Dusty proceeds to give me some sloppy kisses. Then Kramer will kiss any spots that Dusty happened to miss and then some. Once at the top of the stairs, the jumping and rubbing session is in full force. All is well in their world now that I’ve arrived. And truthfully, my world is complete as well.
So, to accommodate both I usually kneel down on one knee and keep the other up higher in order to separate them from each other’s space. Dusty is usually on the left side, so my left knee usually rests on the floor to lower myself into her space. I keep the right knee up to keep Kramer on the right side of me while I pet him and make an attempt to hold onto him as he’s jumping around like he’s on a pogo stick.
DOG GREETING BEHAVIOR How Dogs Greet Dogs & Humans
I pull into the driveway after running a brief errand and push the button to open the garage door. The noise from the garage door being raised is loud, but nothing compared to the vocals emanating from inside the house. My pups know that I’m home and can’t wait to greet me.
I pull the truck into the garage, close the garage door, exit the truck, and make my way to the door that will lead me to one of the best greetings around. I know as soon as I step into the house my two beautiful dogs will be waiting to greet me. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than an official “Welcome home. It’s been so long!” from my dogs. It always brings a smile to my face.
I open the door and there they are. Kramer is bouncing up and down like a kangaroo and Dusty is making rapid circles around my legs. Their little nubby tails are wagging and their excitement is contagious. I have to try to accommodate both of their excitable greetings. Kramer is twice the weight and three times the size of Dusty. I don’t want him to miss time one of his jumps and land squarely on her tiny body.
So, to accommodate both I usually kneel down on one knee and keep the other up higher in order to separate them from each other’s space. Dusty is usually on the left side, so my left knee usually rests on the floor to lower myself into her space. I keep the right knee up to keep Kramer on the right side of me while I pet him and make an attempt to hold onto him as he’s jumping around like he’s on a pogo stick.
Once the circling and jumping part of the greeting is under control, the kissing session ensues. Dusty will stand on her hind legs and put her front paws near my shoulder area. Then she’ll begin licking me on the nose and eyes with her little pink tongue. Kramer will usually give me long licks up and down my face like someone using a paint roller on a wall. These sessions usually last for about three minutes, though the pups would indulge themselves much longer if allowed.
Sometimes when I arrive home Dusty and Kramer are upstairs with my wife, Kim, helping her in the office. They can’t readily make their way downstairs since we gate off the top of the stairs when we’re upstairs working. Otherwise, Kramer would spend his day running up and down, and Dusty, not to be outdone, would certainly want to chase after him. Not only do we need things quiet while we work but, we also don’t want to take the chance of Dusty taking an unexpected tumble down the lengthy stairway.
If they are upstairs when I arrive, I won’t know it until I walk in the door. For little dogs, they put on quite the vocal performance when I arrive. I’ll notice they’re upstairs running back and forth excitedly until I come upstairs to greet them. Until they’ve been able to impart their proper greetings on me, I’m not able to bring in the groceries or shopping bags from the errands I just ran.
Priority one is to get upstairs to greet my furry kids. Dusty will be on the right side of the banister and Kramer to the left. As soon as I’m in view, their faces will be pressed between the rails. I lean to the right side first, since Dusty demands to be first with everything. Dusty proceeds to give me some sloppy kisses. Then Kramer will kiss any spots that Dusty happened to miss and then some. Once at the top of the stairs, the jumping and rubbing session is in full force. All is well in their world now that I’ve arrived. And truthfully, my world is complete as well.
I know the stories about dogs always greeting you with love and excitement holds true in my house. It doesn’t matter if I’ve been gone five minutes or five hours. My dogs’ greetings are always the same and that’s perfectly fine with me.
How do your dogs greet you? Is there a special routine they have when you arrive at home? Share your stories and pictures on Dogster.
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