They greet you at the door
This may seem obvious, but it’s still a strong sign your dog feels connected to you. Sure, the greeting might be motivated by the promise of a potty break or dinner, but the alternative is a dog who retreats, which is a bad sign. A dog greeting you at the door means they’re happy to see you—and that’s a major win for the human-animal bond.
A dog that loves you will likely recognize your name — and be visibly excited when they hear it.
Its not a surprise that pets can learn their own names, but many dogs will also respond to the names of their owners.
Jamie Richardson, veterinarian and medical chief of staff at Small Door Veterinary, told Insider that dogs often get excited when the names of their favorite people are mentioned.
“Over time, dogs learn to recognize human names. If they hear a loved ones name mentioned who isnt present, theyll get excited at the thought that they might appear,” said Richardson.
A dog may show they are devoted to you by guarding you while you eat.
Dogs often want to protect those they love, even if theres no real threat — so some dogs show they love their owners by keeping them “safe” while they eat or relax.
“Guarding behavior is often a sign that your dog feels you belong to its pack. A guarding dog might sit next to the table, facing away from you while you eat or stand immediately in front of another dog if you are sitting nearby,” said Szydlowski.
However, Szydlowski warned that most veterinarians would discourage this type of guarding behavior, as it can lead to dogs becoming overly territorial or developing behavioral issues.
10 Signs Your Dog REALLY Trusts You
Dogs are celebrated and admired around the world for their undying love and loyalty they show towards their human parents. Humans and dogs share a unique and powerful bond that predates our modern world. As a result, our canine friends have adapted to us, and consider us a part of their pack. Below you will find five signs that your pooch loves and trusts you as their pet parent!
If you pay attention, it becomes clear as day that our dogs are expressing their love and the trust they have in us all the time. Here are five signs your canine companion adores you:
