When Velcro Dogs Are Beneficial Buddies
You love your pet for their unwavering companionship, warmth on a chilly evening and presence around the house. For many, the idea of raising a velcro dog is a goal. It means having a sweet soul ready to accept attention at a moments notice and a pair of listening ears whenever the desire to chat with an attentive audience strikes.
When a pet is by your side, they have the ability to improve your health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You might just notice that a velcro dog encourages you to:
The CDC says pet parents may also experience a decrease in blood pressure, cholesterol levels and feelings of loneliness. So next time your dog rubs up against your leg, share a few words of gratitude for being such a good little buddy.
So what exactly is a velcro dog?
The tell tale sign of a velcro dog is that it never stops following you around and is constantly beside you. They always have an eye on you and even anticipate when you may get up and move. Velcro dogs are often confused with dogs with separations anxiety, and although some dogs can have both, they are not one and the same. According to Puppy Leaks, velcro dogs are dogs that want to be as close as possible to their owners when theyre around, while dogs with separation anxiety panic when their owner is gone. “Many dogs that exhibit separation anxiety are also velcro dogs, but not all velcro dogs have separation anxiety,” Puppy Leaks notes.
11. You find yourself bringing home presents to apologize for leaving in the first place.
3. … and getting the mail, and taking out the garbage.
15. Getting into a new relationship? Good luck, because your dog already thinks he’s your SO.
Some pups have to be no more than six inches from their people, and they’ll be doing to your legs what cats do to their servants humans.
4. You must take small, cautious steps to avoid tripping.
Do You Have a Velcro Dog that Clings to You or is Afraid to Leave the House or Kennel?
Some pups have to be no more than six inches from their people, and they’ll be doing to your legs what cats do to their servants humans.
If this sounds familiar, you may have a stage five velcro pup on your hands. These dogs are furry, less-silent shadows who need to keep tabs on you at all times, but you know you kind of love it.
If you’re part of the VDA (Velcro Dogs Anonymous) club, then you probably know all about these 20 truths of owning a clingy canine.
1. You learn to pee in front of a live audience.
2. You feel guilty going to work…
3. … and getting the mail, and taking out the garbage.
4. You must take small, cautious steps to avoid tripping.
5. And you always check behind you before turning around.
6. You’re careful getting up from the couch because you might step on doggo.
7. Once your dog falls asleep on or near you, it is both illegal and frowned upon to disturb him.
8. They’re always close. Too close. Stock up on lint rollers.
9. You make plans with your pup in mind… if they can’t go, you probably won’t either.
10. That feeling you’re being watched? It’s not in your head, but you get used to it.
11. You find yourself bringing home presents to apologize for leaving in the first place.
12. When you sit down, so does he.
14. When you go to the park, your dog would rather be by your side than play with the other dogs.
15. Getting into a new relationship? Good luck, because your dog already thinks he’s your SO.
19. They all think they’re lap dogs, no matter how small your lap is.
20. Best of all, the hugs and kisses never, ever stop.