14 Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Love You (Even if You Think They Do)

[@Jennifer-ls5ke]

I love how this guy cheerily tells people 'your dog hates you' in various ways, over and over.

[@Mcoogie]

Lmao

[@Dr170]

"Remember that if you can't even attain the love of a dog, you might as well give up right now" 🙂

[@jojobaba754]

Lol your partner left you, your boss sacked you, your family ignore you…..and guess what!!! Your dog hates you!!!!🤣🤦‍♀️ I feel your pain!!!

[@Winter.Wolfie]

Haha

[@butteredsoap]

Lol

[@matthewrichards489]

The anxiety I had coming into this video and the relief after was a whole adventure..

[@nimanixo]

LOL

[@sharoanthomas7086]

EXACTLY 🤝

[@Connorconnor19191]

Same

[@babe3974]

Gosh I got scared af for a moment, and why am I even scared my dog is literally sleeping on my lap 😂 he wouldn’t do that every evening if he hated me

[@nixipixi8945]

Same! Holy crap lol

[@ArtisticallyME]

Me: *sees this video knowing full well my dog loves me* Also me: I should watch this just in case

[@GeckoGacha]

Better safe than sorry 😂

[@jaywren6012]

same/

[@Strawbo-z1d]

Hi

[@balcuv]

That's what I'd do

[@britneyrudy5285]

SAME HAHAHA

[@haraldisdead]

Thank you so much! I'm 35. Never had a dog before. Bought myself a puppy. I had my suspicions, and while listening to this video, I noticed several symptoms. He's not abused or being aggressive or anything, but i realized i was basically treating him like a cat. I went over to him and started giving him attention, didn't pick him up, (Which i would before,) and kept talking to him, gave him a treat, and let him come closer to me when he felt comfortable, and he COMPLETELY opened up. He's not even 4 months old, and i realized, thanks to this video, that although i wasn't treating him "badly, " i wasn't giving him NEARLY as much attention and affection as he needs. He's been through a lot the last few months, and i didn't realize id been neglecting him. Thank you. ❤

[@stagename1031]

How is he doing now? Dogs need a TON of attention ❤

[@haraldisdead]

@@stagename1031 excellent-ly..lol We have a really nice dog park that we go to on the regular, and he's not acting all weird or distant anymore. Thanks for asking. :-)

[@stagename1031]

@@haraldisdead good for you! Yes the more time he can run around the calmer he will be ♥️

[@billelliott334]

also if your angry at something dont raise your voice no matter who your a. Even if its not the dog he will think your angry at him. also they positively respond to a higher pitch voice ill do that and also use my normal deep voice. My dog has a dog door and slleps in my b.room if he want to sleep in my bed thats ok. Also good idea to brush his teeth daily . i had cat that didnt get teeth brushed and developed infection and made her kidneys smll and irregular which killed her. good luck with your furry family member'

[@Jayhawker2000]

Thoughts and prayers for all the folks learning that their dog doesn't like them.

[@jonislow]

😂😂

[@nfbconnect]

🙌🏻💯💀

[@DarkPikachuYTV]

I learned my grandma dog doesn’t like me but mind does

[@Fabian7227]

@Rychu Gaming how old are you, 5?

[@DarkPikachuYTV]

@@Fabian7227 older than you

[@AnotherZenThought]

They really nailed every good dog owners worst fear with this title, didn’t they?

[@scourgehh714]

Hey, why does it have to be a good dog owner. Some great dog owners still have dogs that hate them

[@ditchencatastrophic5951]

Clickbait it's called.

[@jasminesoliman4499]

@@ditchencatastrophic5951 how is it clickbait?

[@plokijum]

I still don't know why dogs like to bury their face in my crotch. Are they threatening me to bite my private? I had several dogs that does this all the time.

[@ohimready9965]

@@plokijum nah it’s just like them sniffing a dogs butt or crotch. They learn a lot of info from the hormones from those places.

[@sockie4791]

“Not making eye contact with you” My senior Rottweiler staring into my soul: 👁👁 At first I thought it was weird but now I’m relieved lol

[@hoihoi12250]

He's telling you repeatedly "I love you human"

[@chihuahuasarecool7880]

@@hoihoi12250 very wholesome

[@renataphillips6911]

😂 you are my work out also

[@lichatheworkingdog]

Not making eye contact is actually a sign of them respecting you or feeling they need to tell you there sorry

[@efraimgarces1126]

@@lichatheworkingdog yeah that what happened when i saw my shirt destroyed

[@marywenzel3199]

Dogs are basically toddlers with fur. If you want to bond with your dog, treat them as you would a toddler you care about. Don’t use loud voices or sudden erratic moves. Set boundaries for behavior in a firm but kind manner. Never hit or shout at a dog in anger. Establish routines and stick to them. Spend time walking and playing with your dog. Talk to them in a conversational voice often and reinforce words you want them to learn. Use their name often and pet/ brush them a lot to acclimate them to being touched. Respect their space when they are eating or sleeping and don’t grab at their tails or their back ends suddenly. Make sure you aren’t wearing super heavy perfumes or grooming products that are too strong for sensitive noses. Dogs love to play but don’t force them to do activities if they’re not into it. Big rambunctious dogs might enjoy roughhousing with their owners but smaller or more timid dogs want quieter play. To be loved by a dog is a great privilege, and the trust bond Is the most important aspect of a relationship with man’s best friend.

[@rsaffron7]

Can't even explain the relief I feel after learning out that my dog in fact does love me

[@blackshadow016]

Same here, when i get ok with this check was the "They disappear whenever you are around" I couldn't even breathe without her to be around :D

[@weedhigh2564]

if you needed this video to achieve that, you are in for some serious trouble my friend...

[@callme_axel4986]

Same

[@slysinister]

Your dog uses you

[@jilianlutsky1718]

And I found out my dog doesn’t love me😢 I never did anything! I just want his cuddles and I’m all alone. 😪

[@kato64]

My wife and I have had several dogs and cats over our life together. Getting them as a pup pretty much guarantees they will love and trust you (assuming you’re a responsible pet owner). But one of my greatest “victories” as a dog owner was with an old Chocolate Lab “rescue”, we adopted a few years back. The Humane Society “guesstimated” his age at 9 years old. He’d obviously had a rough life. There were pieces missing out of his ears, where they’d obviously been cut, and scars on his muzzle, where he’d been sliced with a knife. They’d had to pull all but 8 or 9 of his teeth, because they were so rotten. He’d put on some weight since being brought into the Humane Society, but was still quite thin. He was understandably scared when we brought him home. We were very gentle with him, and fortunately he clicked right away with our other dog, a 10 year old Black Lab. But if you reached out to pet him when he wasn’t expecting it, he’d recoil in fear. We learned to never come up behind him, then reach down to pet him. Always from the front, so he knew to expect it. He rarely wagged his tail, and walked around the house as if he was just anticipating the next beating. The only time he acted like he was content was when he was in our yard, with our other dog. When we’d come home from work, or doing our running around, our old Black Lab would always run to the door to greet us. But we had to approach the old Chocolate, to say “Hi”. He never greeted us at the door. But over time, he seemed to realize he was safe, and more importantly, loved. Then one day, after we’d had him about 6-7 months, I came home from work. He saw me before our other dog, perked up, and came trotting to the front door, tail wagging furiously, to greet me. It was perhaps the best greeting I’ve ever received from one of our pets, because I realized at that point all of our care and patience with him had paid off. We had another loving canine companion, and he knew he had a safe, loving family. Sadly, we didn’t have him quite two full years, when he passed on. I’m not ashamed to say it broke our hearts, and we both cried like a little girls. But we took some solace in knowing that this sweet old guy at least “crossed the bridge” knowing the love and security of a good home. One of my favourite pictures of him, sucking up for attention, is still the lockscreen photo on my iPhone. I miss him to this day.

[@cass7559]

this is such a beautiful story. i’ve always wanted to do this once i’m financially stable, i can’t imagine how amazing it must have felt when he reciprocated the love you had for him. thank you for giving him a good home, you and your wife sound like absolutely amazing people :)

[@kato64]

@@cass7559 - He was one of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever had. We just wish he was still with us. But if you do get to “live the dream”, please consider adopting a senior. Puppies always find a home. The older ones are the ones that really need someone to care.

[@carolinajoyce6556]

Thank you for showing him peace and real family that he otherwise may not have known ❤️ very blessed to have spent his remaining time with you in a real home 🌈

[@highwayman1218]

Aweeeee.... That was a great story!

[@smaecat]

You’ve got me crying at 3am. On a more serious note this is a very heart warming story and I’m thankful for people like you in the world. You make it a better place.

[@mattwells747]

I think anyone who watches these videos hoping their dogs love them are probably the best dog parents ever.

[@joshb40]

Lololol I clicked this actually debating it with my boy snoring in my arms 🤣🤣😅

[@ebiereizonritei4973]

@Candice Elizabeth r u ok? do u need to talk?

[@ebiereizonritei4973]

@Candice Elizabeth what is this comment 💀

[@incensedivine4298]

@Candice Elizabeth ummmm you ok.......

[@eva4793]

tysm

[@kittypipkin]

I was so worried… But this video made me want to cry, my dog wants to cuddle me all the time before, during or after eating. My dog isn’t afraid to make eye contact. He is a rescue, and from the moment I brought him home, he trusted me. He learned all of his tricks within one day a couple weeks after I got him. And he will do his tricks with a treat or without a treat, he just loves being a good boy .. he is my baby King ♥️

[@styx53ocean]

Animals KNOW who they can trust and who they can't. Good for you, adopting a rescue, and one who trusted you from the start. Not all rescues do that.

[@kittypipkin]

@@styx53ocean I woke up recently to use the restroom and he was laying on the other pillow in my bed like a human🥹 he loves going under the blanket

[@gargiseth9291]

"What hurts more than a breakup?" -This.

[@junbad]

True tho😭😭

[@divyaism007]

Yes 😞

[@jklgaming8083]

ur dog dying is worse

[@gargiseth9291]

@@jklgaming8083 stop, I don't even want to imagine that😭😭

[@Iamdeadinsid142]

Ur dog hating u is EVEN WORSE then break ups 100% facts.

[@cbradley4466]

My Husky ignores everything I say to him. I don't think he hates me. I honestly believe he's just a jerk.

[@MrElephantninja]

Typical husky. This list is not accurate to huskies. Huskies are their own species. He's not ignoring you, he's choosing not to listen because its the best way to irritate you.

[@StinkyGreenBud]

Yeah that is just Huskies. Mine are the same way.

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

😳👊🏻🤣❤lmfao I've heard they're a very unique breed!!🤣lmao

[@hazmattwarriorson661]

Hahaha yup. Mine do that too. Both Kratos and Nala will hear you, look at you, their ears move and then they just keep doing what they want. Put a piece of cheese in you hand or a treat, they'll do whatever you want. Still love them to death

[@isugarcube6719]

my husky does the exact same thing... ignoring me all the time

[@ratso4443]

I’ve had a 15 year old shepherd for 2 years whose family had to give him up. He tolerates me but he’s still being loyal to his “real” family and keeps his distance. I don’t blame him. He’s a gentleman and waiting for them to come for him.

[@care4animals114]

Oh you're precious, time will heal, I feel for you both

[@tzukhi]

Aww poor thing. Whatever it happens i will never let my dogs behind. Is me and my dogs till the end. Sadly my 3 doggies passed already and i’m so broken and forever will be.

[@therightarmofthefreeworld4703]

2 years and he only tolerates you? Dogs should bond very quickly with the person who cares for them. The behaviour of waiting for previous owners to return is not "gentlemanly" or cute, as most commenters seem to think. It suggests that this dog is not having it's physical and/or emotional needs met. Something is seriously wrong there.

[@vickiemendoza9252]

oh how sad! bless you both!

[@mikoto7693]

Oh that’s both so sad yet so kind of you to accept him anyway. I’ve always wanted a dog but was never allowed one as a kid and as an adult I live alone with my cat. I understand enough to understand dogs are social pack animals and condemning one to hours alone locked in a small flat is cruel. I’m not cruel, so while my heart aches every time I see a dog lovingly look at its owner I know it’s not for me. Fortunately I have my cat and we adore each other.

[@shoeshooey5464]

I have a 6 month old lab puppy and a 5 year old German Shorthair pointer. Based on this video they love me!! And I love them. They are my everything.

[@AndersenE27]

Just to make people aware. SOME DOGS ARE JUST INDEPENDENT as well, doesn't mean your dog doesn't love you

[@olly389]

My little Yorkie is so independent. Whenever my mom or I would come home, he would look at us then go back to sleep lol. However, he HAS to go to bed or overall be near us when we're home. It'll either be the next room over where he can see us or on the other side of the couch. He's a dog that likes his space but also always wants to be near us.

[@Harnishchappy]

I just pictured my dog washing all of his dishes by himself 😆

[@coldwynn]

This is true. Some stories about Caucasian shepherds are hilarious. One person recalled how their Caucasian shepherd was dognapped, probably by someone looking for a home pet. Three days later, they found their dog "unceremoniously" dumped in their front lawn. This breed is very independent.

[@curtisfranzen986]

I wish my abused, neglected, abandoned, and subsiquently rescued Pit, Cookie, was more independent. Cookie is seemingly surgically attached to my wife Kathie and I. Ya, "vicious" Pit Bull. LOLOL!

[@curtisfranzen986]

Also, when It comes down to it, Cookie IS Momma's dog.

[@TheBadSpoon]

For those worried: don't worry too much. If you are kind to your dog, don't overreact to things, help, care for, teach, and play with it well, it's going to love you. Love covered in fur is pretty much what dogs are.

[@michah321]

that's a perfect description

[@leiwilliamson4098]

I love this comment ❤

[@TxxRose]

An added plus- they can keep your feet warm on a cold winters night. ❤️ 🐶

[@JusticeOuinn420]

I like your comment except for just one teeny weensy little thing you said and it was not even bad lol but that one word bugs me when ppl are referring to animals and that is when ppl use the word "it" when talking about an animal like that kinda just makes me feel some kind of way because animals are living, breathing, beings that have feelings and a whole life, they are not an "it" like an inanimate object like say for example a table would be a thing to refer to as an "it" lol like thats all I wanted to say because I always let that slide but not today lol

[@kaylarose5330]

I feel like people read SO MUCH into things like this. My dogs love me, they don't act afraid of me. They're just puppies lol like my chihuahua wants to play MORE after eating, and she's 4 months old so she has a LOT of energy. Settling down doesn't exist for her lol

[@virginiamoss7045]

As for baring teeth, many dogs have astonishingly tried to mimic our smiles, baring their teeth when wanting to join in with our smiling good moods. That's remarkable because for them bared teeth are just the opposite; not only do they figure out that our bared teeth are the opposite of aggression but that they can change themselves to join with us. Incredible! Dogs are very special.

[@erickcr8778]

Cool 😎

[@denacrescini1990]

My dog smiles! It is the funniest thing! I can say smile at me and she does it! She looks so goofy! Cracks me up every time! When I adopted her they had written it on her paper work so who ever got her would not think she was barring her teeth!

[@lordfarquaadofficialaccoun8123]

My dog attempts to smile, it’s terrifying tbh

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@lordfarquaadofficialaccoun8123 Consider how our smiles might terrify any dog. That they are keen enough to figure out how different we are and to even try to imitate it is truly astonishing to me. The least we can do is return the favor.

[@lordfarquaadofficialaccoun8123]

@@virginiamoss7045 oh I was joking, but thx for the new info

[@scrappy409]

It feels great to know I have a positive relationship with my pack. I feel other members of my household need to see this so the can understand there is an issue. They get really frustrated a d think the dog is the problem. It's not; it's really them...

[@jimgardner1306]

The best parts of my day are when I’m busy or distracted and I happen to look up and find my dog lying on the couch lovingly gazing at me. ❤️❤️❤️

[@yyg4632]

I get creeped out when I catch my dog staring at me haha

[@nightmarepolice7590]

Eyes of hunger

[@guystudios]

It’s so pure

[@NikMarRita]

My dog is constantly staring at me. Not sure of his intentions but I always ask him: Wilbur, how come every time I look at you, you’re looking at me? He usually follows up with an incessant whine bc he’s a GSD and that’s what he’s good at. 🙄

[@pjmagana9547]

My best part is getting home and seeing my dog, lexi, looking out the window waiting for me and then be so happy when I get home.

[@nunya_bizniz]

I got a dog from a girl who left an abusive relationship. Apparently he did the same to this 15 pound dog. She said he yelled at, kicked, and threw the dog many times. I've had her for three years and she still leaves the room when any male enters, other than my wheelchair bound son. She sometimes pees a little when I pet her and if I pick her up she will pee alot. If I sit on the couch and my wife is in the room, the dog will get on my lap and want me to pet her. She also brings me toys to play alot, but again, only if my wife is there too. She seems like she will never forget that asshole and never fully trust a male human again. But, I know she loves me. She goes crazy when I get home and greets me at my car wagging her tail furiously. She also comes to me when something scares her like fireworks, not to my wife.

[@Jen7867]

Aww. I am glad to hear the dog is in a safe place now. She may continue to improve in her confidence, and she may not, I'm not sure. If you and your wife give her good boundaries, act loving towards her, and try to stay in the present, then who knows? :-) Thank you for taking her in. ❤️

[@somnuswaltz5586]

Nunya Bizniz seems to me like you need to go and take care of and eliminate a threat to innocent animals. You know what I mean. Do it.

[@ColoradoMntn1222]

He rescued an abused dog and is nice to that dog. What else does he need to do?

[@somnuswaltz5586]

@@ColoradoMntn1222 he needs to go "take care" of the guy who was abusing the dogs

[@Turtleofbread]

@@somnuswaltz5586 uhhh chill out a little bit

[@OldWorldNobility]

My dog is a rescue and was abused by former owners. But seeing her make progress and come out of her shell a little more, each and every day has been so wonderful to watch. I believe everything happens for a reason, and my girl brings so much happiness and motivation to my life.

[@FUG_GOOGL]

Glad you were able to save her! May you have many years of joy and love with your dog 😊 Mine passed just recently and it is so heart wrenching 😢

[@chimilitant]

Never leave her

[@chimilitant]

Have many years of joy and fun and happiness both her

[@chimilitant]

😊

[@ClearlyVague1]

Can’t tell you how happy I am to realize my dog loves me back. Little dude is my world 😅

[@wandaburns8075]

I used to have a dog that beared her teeth at me, but not growl. She did this to anyone who approached her but she was very friendly and loving. I finally figured out she was just smiling.

[@MartynWilkinson45]

My grandad had a lab who did that. Any time someone came into the house, she'd walk up and give them a big grin. Every other part of her body language was unambiguously friendly, but people who didn't know her found her a bit scary.

[@DucksAreEpic]

I met a dog once that did this as well! I was afraid at first, but then the owner explained me that it was just a smile.

[@K.ShaunayKrochets]

Lmao 😂😂 she said I’m just smiling not gonna bite

[@neil6397]

My puppy smiles when he gets super excited too it's adorable

[@Courtney_Ann_]

We had a Britney spaniel growing up who smiled, she absolutely loved kids and people but she looked like a scary gremlin with that goofy grin 😂

[@RC-Carlos1]

Watching this after I let my dog outside in his Christmas sweater, feeding and giving him water, and now he’s curled up at the bottom of my bed sleep. I think we have a pretty good relationship

[@aidynathome9927]

Awwww 😁

[@ek2593]

I think we’re the same person

[@Felicity2121]

Soooo sweet. How lovely. Happy Christmas to you both

[@slay280]

aww that’s so sweet

[@sambathehusqueen9909]

nothing sexier than a man who takes good care of his pets

[@vicgodsucks1157]

*But also, when a dog comes sit in front of you and turns its back! That means they trust you too!* 😁😁

[@colddRamen]

my dog does that a lot, he'll come up in front of where i'm sitting and he'll turn and sit and look around. good to know it means he trusts me

[@antiwhatever5391]

@@colddRamen Think about it…animals won’t turn their backs on something they don’t trust. Leaves them open to being attacked.

[@coolissa1]

@@antiwhatever5391 i heard its also a sign of respect, they do it to show they don’t want trouble with you as you are the pack leader

[@Sparkling_UnicornKat]

my dog does that so much when i lay on my side on my device my dog comes infront of me and lays down it blocks me from seeing my device but i love her

[@blueberiii4861]

My dog does this so whenever i call him he flios his head upward and his ears flip haha

[@jbar_85]

We had the honor of a loving bond with our furbaby Rylie for 15.5 years. The love was constantly there. It’s been almost a year and I miss her more then anything in this world. 🐶❤️

[@ahronthegreat]

❤❤

[@lifewithlovess]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@rockyd19]

❤😢

[@maitreloup9081]

I'm pretty sure your dog had a wonderful life

[@anonymousf454]

Sounds like you gave that puppa doo all the love you could, and that's all any dog could ask for. There are so many that would love to be shown this kind of affection and love. The ones we lose will alway have a piece of our hearts and our love for them will never be replaced, but please, please, please, if you haven't already, consider blessing your life with another poppa doo. Lord knows you will be blessing their lives. I'm sure your last pouch would be happy to see you saving another one if his kind. If you do, you gotta tell your new puppa doo all about your beloved last one....that helps a lot. I cry my eyes out like a little kid every time I lose one, and I've had many. But that's ok, they were worth every tear. It generally takes a few months, and i say I will never get another one, but I am glad I did. I know I can't save them all, but I can absolutely give a couple a great life, filled with all the love a dog could ever ask for.

[@maggietheyellowlab8848]

My last dog had cancer and tried to hide the pain but I saw through him and gave him extra love. He was my best friend

[@leewhite344]

Awwww 😭❤️

[@morrisonnewton236]

Hello I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

[@warrenwilson720]

I just adopted a new dog a week and a half ago and she does the exact polar opposite of all of those things with me. The first night she slept on my bed but had a little space between us by night 2 she was next to me but not touching. Night 3 she was cuddling right up to me. I am so happy she decided I was cool enough to be her human😊

[@spammy26695]

i bet she’s your best friend now :) i wish you two the best!

[@warrenwilson720]

@@spammy26695 she is! She goes everywhere with me and we are both very happy 😁

[@weedhigh2564]

i didnt even get to take my home yet when she snuggled into my lap and took a really nice long nap inside my jacket, 8 years in still going strong even tho my parents kinda hijacked her from me (now that i did all the hard and dirty work to get her to behave like this, they suddendly went from no dogs allowed in the house at all, not even in garage and cellar to having a dog in between them in the living room with its own sofa watching Hudson and Rex). They have this magic ability to turn even the coldest of hearts in a soft warm cozy mush, i love it, When i was to get a pupy they oposed me again, we love the old dog so much, we dont want another one they said, so i bring home this lab/rottie pup, all black with a single white spot on her back left paw, so she was named Paw, so i bring her home but i know how pups are if they are not house broken, she was not, so i left her in the cellar bathroom, i made her a cosy bed in the shower, left food and water, some toys and went to sleep. she cried for an hour then i fell asleep. I come back down after a good 5 hour sleep, who do i find there? My father, the guy that was the most against getting a new dog, asleep in Paw's bed with Paw in his lap.

[@warrenwilson720]

@@weedhigh2564 that is to cute lol typical dad stuff lol they oppose it the most fiercely and then wind up being the most involved!

[@Janeduh27]

Awwww, who adopted who😅

[@t2dwarrior209]

Had my Maltipoo since he was a puppy and he'll be 12 soon. He's a very affectionate dog to the whole household but he picks me all these years over everyone. Always has. I'm a trucker and don't get to see him much till recently started taking him with me. Despite over the years of not seeing each other but a few days a month his bond with me has remained stronger than with the rest of the family. When he gets scared, sick, hurt, or anything I'm the one he goes to every single time. It's an honor to be your dogs favorite human.

[@matthewvega3848]

I’m absolutely fascinated how dogs learned English and were able to tell their owners this information and now great minded people went out of their way created this video and delivered us this information. You guys are amazing. Keep it up. Emoji thumbs up

[@burnttoast6813]

Youre word mean so much

[@burnttoast6813]

Thank you matthew

[@wonzy4951]

My Dog passed away last February 17 due to Pulmonary Edema, and watching this video made me realize that, in that last days of my dog, she was still happy to see me every time I would go to her, even if she was so sick that her back was already curving due to the heaviness of her water filled lungs... I love her so much and I know she's happy in Heaven because I saw her in my dreams playing with other dogs in a garden the day she passed away

[@joedirt7423]

It took my beautiful Shiba Inu 6 months to get used to me and my home. He was previously bullied by kids and bigger dogs. But thankfully I got him from their home. After 6 months he finally stopped shaking and started going into other rooms of my home. He no longer just sat in his dog cage. And he also started barking when a random person knocked on my door. He also started to recognize the sound of my car versus other cars. He’d welcome me home from work everyday by waiting at the door wagging his tail. I’m so glad I found him and I’m so glad he’s away from his previous rowdy home

[@jpeg.600x2]

sounds awesome! I currently have a shepsky what are some good ways to bond with them besides playing or walking?

[@joedirt7423]

@@jpeg.600x2 even having your dog by your side while you’re cooking or watching TV is a good way to bond. Overtime your dog will get used to it and be by your side every day if it isn’t already. My dog has a bed on a chair next to me so while I rest or watch movies he’s there to rest with me.

[@weedhigh2564]

Shiba Inu really dont like kids from what i know, bullied by other dogs how? So i have a lab rottie, well i have two, but the one in particular, the older one, was bullied by her siblings when they were still with their mom so the mom got pissed and threw the bullying siblings to the side so mine could get a titty. The other one i have, the younger one, never took shit from her siblings and that was precisely why i instantly took a liking to her, the biggest of the litter tried to bully her away from the tit, she fought him and won and then proeeded to lay on him while she was feeding and he could not. That was the first thing i saw from her and right then i knew,, she is perfect. She grew up quite nice i gotta say but there is a problem i find, i think i might be the owner of a transspecies dog. She has so many cat behaviours its crazy, she loves to climb on shit and jump around, she hunts like cats do, in playing ofc, she makes the pose head low butt high tail wagging and thinks she is hidden and then pounces like a cat, she has a way of clawing at you like a cat would and uses her paws waaaay more than i ever seen any other dog do, she has extremely good balance, loves heights and high jumps and if she was not so chonky i can see her climbing trees as well, now she just jumps from branch to branch and for her to climb she'd have to be on a really strict diet with a completely unhealthy low weight so i will not do that but i can see her do it if she could, hell i bet you if you take her parachuting she'd love it...

[@thegatorhator6822]

Wow he must have had a very rough time. I've had abuse dogs all my life (most of them just rough kids not monitored by irresponsible adults, just a few actually HIT by owners) and never had them go past 6 weeks to get more comfortable. Poor little fella. Although they have all been very quick to bark at outside sounds and hugely distrustful of new humans for the rest of their lives.

[@OblioandArrowInc]

@@jpeg.600x2 teaching them really helps. My new pup I’ve had for a week he learnt to sit, lay and stay and loves doing it with me for treats, follows me everywhere and I include him in whatever I’m doing😊 He sleeps with me and whines to wake me up to pee because as soon as he wakes up I take him out. And talk to them a lot Name everything and teach them , slowly form a word list of commands and objects. All these things are interactions between you and your pal Just love him and he’ll love you back❤

[@127Sizlo]

I was bitten by 4 dogs 4 different times in 2013 while I was in Europe and since have not wanted anything to do with dogs. My mother got a golden retriever puppy who was about 10 months when she got him. He immediately ran towards me when the door was open for the first time for him and I reacted in a sort of PTSD like manner and pushed it away. After that, the dog was sort of depressed and I guess feared me. One night, I was sleeping and it came into my room while I was asleep. For some reason I will not ever know, It got in my bed and sat down next to me and lifted my hand on its head. I remember waking up and seeing my hand slightly lifted upwards and saw him. I didn't react with fear and I was calm. I don't know why he got in my bed that night, but I'm glad he did. Glad he did.

[@Texaslife98]

I hate dogs but this story was actually kind of sweet.

[@enid9911]

Are you the woman from the news article who married her dog?

[@127Sizlo]

@@enid9911 ngl i made this shit up a year ago because i was bored

[@mfitz1718]

@@Texaslife98 how can you hate dogs? not loving them, fine, but hate?

[@mjain2]

​@@127Sizlo😂

[@Trymie98]

I’m watching this with my dog leaned up sleeping on me on the couch. I think I’m good 😆

[@mlissgay5054]

Me too❤ aloha

[@FukcAUsername]

Dont trust em, they will double cross u eventually. Dogs can never be trusted and he will bite u when u least... Im just kidding, God bless

[@Trymie98]

@@FukcAUsername Had me in the first half 😆

[@sadrabbit53]

One of my mom's dogs has bad anxiety (has ever since we got her) so she often avoids eye contact, pulls her ears back, tucks her tail, and does the nervous wag, but she still trusts us enough to side-sleep near us or let us (mostly Mom) pick her up like a baby. She's also a huge cuddler -- if you try moving away from her while she's cuddling, she will scoot back in and close the distance. That said, she's very wary of outsiders, so the fact that she can relax around us at least _some_ of the time is good enough for me.

[@IcyEquine]

I think the fact she has anxiety and yet she's still happy to cuddle and sleep near you speaks volumes. I'd say that's a good show of trust, even if she's not always comfortable!

[@zerofeedback7533]

I hate dog abusers even more than human ones. What a psychopathic piece of shit, damaging poor souls like that

[@JoelEmmettMcGarrity]

Mfw you diagnose your dog with anxiety

[@sadrabbit53]

@@JoelEmmettMcGarrity ? Dogs can have diagnosed anxiety. They can even take medication for it.

[@Narkissos_1]

2y ago we adopt a dog , she is around 8yo atm. She and her brother was living alone in a remote area and volunteers was feeding em 3-4 times per week. Unfortunately they got attack from another pact of dogs her brother found died and they found her in good condition hidden in thorn bushes. Long story sort we got her and for many months we force her to eat (homemade food cause she could stay without dog food for 2-3 days) and we bring her water to drink in her bed. She didnt want to walk out the house amd she wanted to stay alone in another room. Atm she's eating dog food with small amount of ur food (brit for her liver) or a boiled egg or cheese if the food we have its not good for her , she's even going for walks but she refuse to be more than 30m away of ur home and she's only sleeps in the same room with us but not in the bed with us, she will stay to bed for 5-10min with us for petting and she will jump to her bed. But still 2y pass and she is very afraid of every human she sees and she doesn't play with toys. The medication u said for anxiety sounds interesting , have u something in mind so i can talk it out with m vet ? Cause the 2 vets we visit don't have mention something about it. Also she is getting medication for her liver and hypothyroidism.

[@teenat7044]

My dog used to show basically every sign that says he loves me. Then, he became sick, diagnosed with diabetes, and now he's blind. He's my goofball that runs into walls, and I adore him. I think he still loves me even though he doesn't like being touched or around people much anymore

[@TaliPolk]

my dachshund is the same. he's just gotten older and wants to be alone.

[@eienryucho6648]

Respect to the both you for understanding your dogs 🙇🏻

[@stringofpearls4551]

He is officially an Elder Beast. When dogs get old and start feeling badly, they do that, but they still love you. Frankly, really elderly people are similar. They sleep, eat, nap, love you but growing old ain't for sissies, as Bette Davis said. The Elder Beast gets to do what he wants:)

[@Hankyjane]

Same with mine. Started having aches and pains I guess.

[@malibudolphin3109]

I got mine back after finding out Mother dearest was given him shots 3 hours after feeding and father dearest who demanded they have him back before he went diabetic/blind/deaf was hitting the blind deaf dog for walking into things he left on floor!? They Messed him up so bad, ultra tied, ultra ultra disconnected 💔, blind, deaf. 2 days before I was to go back home he started having massive seizures, woke to my mother yelling, I spent night on kitchen floor with him seizures just went on for hours. Somehow at 15 he made it through the 1,000+mile road trip to my place. I cooked for him, chicken rice and veggies, including adding things like Cinnamon which is known to help regulate blood sugar, gave him insulin at right time & cut back on insulin. He was a hoot his last months, daily walks very slow but he was ready even at 5 am!, usually did 2 walks a day, always finding new spot to get stuck in house & yard he became very adventurous, following me ♥️💜 best was when he'd come lay under piano bench as I played. He was such a trooper! 15 years old & moved over 1,000 miles to a house he'd never been in. Every morning his tail was wagging♥️💜 once he was with me. At parents he didn't move, no happy tail, no greetings, he only would be in kitchen or living room. A lot of work but he died naturally in my arms as we sat outside on a beautiful day. His last full day they did nice long walk. Got back he had another seizure, which I had gotten them stopped for few months but 2 days before death they came back. Last full day was the first time he didn't want to eat or drink after the one seizure. Up till that point he'd have seizure and bounce right back eating, wagging his tail, wanted to go on walk. Even on slow days he was ready for a walk! And if we'd pick him up, he'd just start hollowing away until he was put down 😅 I knew being diabetic he'd be gone within 24 hours & he was. He wanted to gave have doctor come to house, I was like no we've come this far I will be with him till death arrives, it will be soon. Something healing when you wait on death and don't demand it. So glad I didn't crave to bullies telling me to kill him. It's like I told you he's end life ! I'm the one who is responsible for him 99% of time ! We've come this far, you can quit, I'm not. FYI if it gets to the Point of diapers, baby diapers from dollar store worked way better for fraction of cost than dog diapers. He needed help with stairs and I couldn't always, so diapers made clean up so much better. He actually loved warm Epson salt bathes at the end, few times he actually fell asleep as he'd rest on one of our arms as we held him in tub. He lived to 15. Had us laughing till the end. Buried him in his favor spot in yard, planted some bleeding hearts, Echinacea and purple flowers💜♥️at his rest spot God bless you Hope you have the support and courage to continue on road of compassion and companionship

[@Pascal9004]

It takes time for a dog to warm up. For me, it took 3 years for one of my dogs to love me back like the way I loved her. She went from being distant to super needy all of a sudden. Just keep on being nice and kind to the dog, they will understand and come around.

[@classicfilmclips777]

Well, in that case I have another 2 years or so ... ... Your comment came as quite a relief! Thank you!

[@stephaniesuarez]

honestly it’s one of the harder parts of adopting a dog who came from a pretty terrible environment because it’s taken my dog almost 7 months to finally get settled and feel comfortable and I’m hoping with time our bond grows

[@RishTheWish]

I just got my baby a week ago and she doesn’t avoid me but I can tell she’s a little afraid. She falls asleep on me and next to me sometimes but follows and looks for my daughter. My husband is constantly telling me to be patient and that she’ll come around. It is disheartening to know that she was probably abused by adults where she was but I’m here for her when she’s ready.

[@TheMightymolar]

​@SunnyinNV just keep loving them. They keep changing. I was told that, but didn't know what it really meant until we got our rescues.

[@GamerGrovyle]

A dog's love is hard to gain but even harder to lose

[@tanyadhlamz]

I got my dog two days ago and I’m watching this 🥹🥹🥹 I pray he will love me and I’ll love him ❤❤❤

[@tanyadhlamz]

Hi just an update, he loves me 🥺

[@ashleyjones8568]

@@tanyadhlamzI was about to ask for an update I’m so happy for you 🤍

[@alisaishere]

I think you have to put a big fat asterisk on this. My dog used to be super lovey and affection with me, but she's 16 now and doesn't have the energy to keep her tail wagging or follow me around. She's outlived her life expectancy already as a big dog, so the fact that she still acknowledges my existence through her old age blindness and hearing loss is a huge sign that she loves me.

[@PhoenixDawnX77]

The exception (and you know perfectly why) doesn't defeat the rule. Stop taking advice too personally if doesn't apply no you. No asterisk needed, just your understanding why you're a special case, which you do.

[@azcowgal5837]

I've been aware for a long time my rescue dog couldn't care less about me. She depends on me for meals, grooming, leisurely strolls, the usual, but she never wags her tail or gets excited when I come home. She's always been an independent operator regardless of what my other pets may be doing. She has developed separation anxiety and barks if I'm gone too long, but she's over 20 years old. I'll just continue... This is an update. Sweeti Pi had a stroke on Sunday, Oct 16th 2022 and died Wed Oct 19th. (22 yrs +/- a month or so.) I sure miss that little girl, but I think she's gone on to Doggy Heaven. She sure deserves it. We were together since Mar 3, 2005.

[@RiverDayton1]

If she’s over 20 that mf probably can’t wag there tail 😭 I don’t think it’s anything personal though probably just an old dog wanting to do old dog things

[@janines6680]

She's probably an Aquarius.

[@slitz91]

Rip to ur dog bro, hope u getting thru it well. She defiantly up in heaven with no stress or worry wondering when u will reunite with her.

[@azcowgal5837]

@@slitz91 Thanks

[@slavaukraine5117]

My baby passed away dec 19 this year bro I know how it feels I wouldn't wish it on anybody I hope you cope well buddy you will see her again

[@violinfire24]

As I was watching this, my little dog came over and laid her head and paws on my lap 🥰 I’m pretty confident that she loves me and I love her to the moon and back!

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes yes yes.

[@weedhigh2564]

i have a rottie lab mix 18months old, when she wants my attention she has a funny bark she makes, if i ignore the funny bark she comes and puts her head on my knee and just stands like that because she knows eventually i will not be able to resist and will start to pet her and if i pet her just once she then half climbs in my lap so she is with her stomach on my legs but her behind legs still touch the ground and starts to make this silly high pitched growl and if i bounce her with my legs she raises and raises the pitch of the growls, it's so funny and adorable

[@joshuabodde.6935]

Or maybe she’s faking it. Like your husband

[@stonergee420]

@@joshuabodde.6935 how do you know her man?…..He cheated on her witchu or sum ?

[@mikejones-ly7jf]

I got my Labrador from pup, literally my shadow. Stuck by my leg regardless of who else comes into the house. But at 2 years old he’s a little mischievous at times on walks. Recalls good but sometimes dosent listen. He shows affection when he wants it. I know he loves me and I’m dad but just had to check this out to see if he doesn’t love me as much as I love him haha! As long as your take care of them, show them love and respect they’ll always show love back.

[@siennashell9283]

REMINDER: This is not for EVERY dog. Some dogs smile, have excited “growls”, crate trained, not listen because stubborn, etc.

[@johnrin8423]

Our dog doesn’t eat dinner until we eat dinner, and she sits next to the table while we play family games.

[@_hyunjins_americano]

This is actually true 😂. My dog does everything with me but doesn't listen my command even when I give it a treat 😂. It's just stubborn.

[@myotix]

my other dog is the smiling kind! :D when she's feeling playful she starts grinning, showing her teeth and slapping me with her paws

[@sixfeetundertheradar6080]

I knew a Rottweiler who would growl and snarl when he wanted to be pet. The moment you put your hand on him he’s wag his whole lower half and his tongue would lull out

[@puppybunnysquid3358]

The tail wagging is a big one! My dogs have never been big tail waggers (even my current puppy isn't one but she always has it up and such) but one of them does still wag hers when I say her name. She doesn't wag it much more often due to an injury that healed wrong before I adopted her. She almost never leaves my side and if she likes you (which is rare) and you make eye contact, she will follow. The other two- they think they're huskies and can be outside in snow for hours

[@Meansnare]

My puppy is 15 weeks old, he runs and jumps on me after every meal, wants to sleep on me at night and he has already learned to sit, stay, lie down and hi five. This video has just made me realise how much of a best friend I now have.

[@Oakleaf700]

Hahah! I'm lying in bed with my dog lying on the bed next to me, my left elbow leaning on her back,.like a warm and furry cushion {Whippet} .She's currently 7 months old.

[@marcelmattern7722]

The love between your dog will be much more in the next years trust me. I thought in the beginning it couldnt be higher but it did.

[@puppybunnysquid3358]

I'm jealous 😂 My puppy is very food motivated (to the point I have to feed her in a closed room so she won't steal the other dogs. One prefers to eat alone and the other eats where he feels like out of the three) but she refuses to learn to listen or understand to read when it's down time (probably because she's crate trained). Making slow progress though. She's got a lot of high energy so I leave her crate open to go in when she's tired

[@giannaeevee664]

The #1 sign was so insightful! Really opened my eyes to the behaviors of my dog!

[@shawnhensley4884]

What the hell was number one? I never saw 1.

[@giannaeevee664]

I was being sarcastic. There was no number 1.

[@dorothearussell304]

Yes, I rewound the end twice, looking for number one...

[@kennypierdzioch182]

i thought i was going insane thank you for the validation lol

[@iteachlit]

I’m guessing it was baring teeth (which was rolled into #2, growling). Or it was a move to make us watch the links pop up. 🙄

[@v3nnx0]

Had one of my dogs for 3-4 years and the other one for 5-6 years and this video makes me realize I dont have a strong bond with my dog and I will try to build a stronger bond with my dogs. A few of these things in the video were true for me and my dog but some were not.

[@lolalola1352]

So good to know that my dog does, in fact, hate me 😂 I rescued him at 2.5 years old in 2015 and he never fully warmed up to me. He did to some extent, but he’s a super anxious dog and he finds any kind of closeness unnerving. He comes to me and lays down next to me but if I try to pet him or interact with him, or make eye contact, he immediately turns the other way or leaves altogether. I don’t know if he’ll ever fully trust me. It breaks my heart

[@klawa____]

I also saved my dog but he died at 15 years old. He was being abused by our neighbour.

[@littleaqua32]

Was he stray before being rescued? I don’t think it’s you he hates, but I think past experience with other humans have made him reluctant to trust people anymore. Just continue giving him all the love and care you can and eventually he’ll come around. Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?

[@euphoniahale5181]

I’ve had my one dog from 3 days old. He has never been a cuddler and he doesn’t love to be petted. But he loves me. So most of the time I just talk to him.

[@lisag18]

May or may not be you. It could just be the personality. Think of humans. I can be antisocial , some are social.

[@cocksure8430]

Take it to the vet. Seriously. Im talking from experience, so please, I know it could be expensive...or try a charity vet. Your dog could very well be uncomfortable from an injury or somesuch. Honest.👍

[@MDaDonLegacy]

I just adopted an American Bulldog 2 weeks ago from my local shelter. She was returned twice, but never again. She's such a sweetheart and angel. She's very self sufficient but will walk around wagging her tail looking for me around the house. She's very lazy haha, I thought maybe she didn't love me at first but I can tell she's so very grateful. She's stubborn though, it will take a few "let's go bed" when it's bed time but she sighs and gets up haha.

[@alexandraarnesen3585]

Love american bulldogs😍❤️

[@chuckhoyle1211]

Remember, dogs are mirrors. If you are freaking out around the dog, they will freak out too. If you are getting anxious because you think the dog does not like you, then the dog will get anxious too. I have found the best way to get acquainted with a dog is to calmly go about your business and let the dog come to you. They will.

[@randomclick2826]

My dog is a rescue and tries to smother me whenever I’m anxious. When I’m clearly stressed she will sit on my foot/hand/leg. And won’t leave until I’ve calmed down. I’d love to know if there’s a way to train dogs to be like this because I feel like she’s kept me alive at points during lockdown.

[@dogsexplained]

@@randomclick2826 Yes, teach the behavior as a deep pressure therapy behavior.

[@avieebvlogs8018]

@@randomclick2826 my dog does that too!

[@thijsbruijn3512]

Little tip: keep small trears on you and give it to your dog if they come to you without calling. Don't always give a treat though, sometimes just pet them. They will most likely like you more if you do

[@CalvodeMiel]

that causes separation anxiety, bad tip

[@Sunshinespeck]

Sometimes it just depends on dog’s mental state and mental health as well as their individual personality. I bought a puppy -The Russian Toy terrier, she seemed timid and always scared. She was hiding in the corner and would shake as I approached her or tried to pet her, this was from first days since I brought her home. This behavior kept happening. At first I thought she just doesn’t like me. Although my other dog adores me and he’s friendly and loving with her as well. Then I did some research online “what to do if your dog doesn’t trust you”? I found out that you can create a situation when you show your dog that you can protect him. I just started showing her that I can shield her from any trouble. If the other dog would bother her, I would block the access to her with my hands, whenever she felt scared I would pick her up and show her that she was safe with me. I tried to give her special treatment but without smothering either. It worked! Now we’re best friends and she never ever leaves my side! She follows me around the house and sleeps on my bed next to me tightly pressing her back towards me! I adore this dog! So happy she’s in my life! True love can heal all!💖 just love your dogs!

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

Great comment!

[@Sunshinespeck]

@@seanmcaleavy2369 thank you ♥️

[@sumicar8593]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!! yay!!

[@daemonwulfe]

If she went from being stand-offish to sleeping tight against you, you did an excellent job of showing her how awesome of a pack leader you are. Dogs sleeping with their back tight against you is one of the ultimate signs of trust.

[@arthurhyatt9679]

Wholesome

[@KanetsidohiKanotoush]

One of my dogs stopped obeying me, this was surprising because she always been very well behaved, this change was slow but at some point I realized she couldn't hear anymore I remember I started moving my hands to attrack her attention, and then I made all kind of weird movements trying to convey my intentions, it actually worked and we developed some hand signals we both understood It was my sister which one day told me I was doing the same with my other dog, and with the rest of my family, they were wondering if I had some kind of problem myself 🤣

[@topclips1872]

When I trained my girl, now an elderly Siberian Husky, I implemented the hand signals in case this happen. Instead she is going half blind.

[@suzannehartmann946]

You might want to add a FLASHLIGHT to call her in from the yard in the dark?

[@katiebaliki8331]

i started doing this when my doggy grew old too :’) she was a smart lil cookie so she got the memo and learned to understand it so quickly! reenforcing training with treats also works wonders for food-driven dogs x

[@staceydries3458]

I have always taught my dogs sign language, as well as spoken commands, in the event of hearing loss. Has never happened and most of my dogs have lived very long lives (last two were 18 years old when they left me) both rescues. My current buddy is 13 soon and I hope we have many more years together.

[@Kire12107]

My dog is pretty happy and all but she is a bit too much happy and ima say the things she shouldn't do 1. She 💩 under the table btw shes a new dog 2. She IS ALMOST LIKE A RABBIT BRO WE HAVE TO MAKE THE WALLS TO THE BED AND STAIRS HIGHER CUZ SHE JUMPS HIGHHH LIKE WAhTtTT 3. her teeth hurt wuen she bites u know those like lil teeth she has them AND SHE BITES PEOPLES FEET WHEN SHE HAS ALOT OF ENERGY 4. She is noisy when im trying to sleep this is why i sleep at 1 am sometimes :/ 5. Shes a lil bit more smart than i Thought and thats it i think btw her breed is a dashound hotdog i think-

[@billlannan7767]

Every dog that I've ever adopted and it's been 7 has been extremely grateful and affectionate towards me they were happy to be in a loving caring home

[@abbyhansen8175]

One of my in-laws' dogs was terrified of my husband for years and we didn't know what hubby did to deserve the treatment. The best we could guess was my hubby is very fun and active when playing with our kids and the other dogs. Even then I question it (I full on chased him and the other dogs yelling as loud as I could to save the parrot from them and he would still cuddle with me afterwards). But then the dog moved out with my husband's brother. Now when they come over and bring him he will full on cuddle with my hubby (when before you would be surprised to see them in the same room). I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder. Hahahaha

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now.

[@JeremyEllwood]

Most of this is pretty good advice... only a couple things with which I take issue: FULL DISCLOSURE: I was a vet tech for 6 years, was a dog trainer and behaviorist before that with a focus on positive, not negative, reinforcement. With that said, the things with which I take issue: #13 - Not accurate. #11 - Also not accurate. If you have a split company (roommates, children, etc.), just because they don't sleep with YOU doesn't mean they don't love you. It means they feel the other person they do regularly sleep with either needs more protection or will protect them more (depending on the dog's dominance/submission). Also, I had a dog that would not sleep with ME, per se, but would sleep outside my door (whether it was open or not), keeping watch. #10 - Also not accurate. Some dogs are just less inclined to obey... just like people. Honestly, this is usually more an issue with the pet parent than the pet, themselves (though this was kinda touched on which I appreciate). #9 - This has always been a ridiculous claim. There are many reasons for this. #6 - Overall, this is true. However... could just be the treats. #5 - Semi accurate. I can see what they're saying with this, overall. #3 - The dog COULD be in pain or discomfort. Ummm... Where is #1?

[@nancyritland9116]

thank you.....i am so tired o fmisinformation about dogs!!!!!!!!!!!

[@summersuetholz7884]

I think negative reinforcement would be hard to do with dogs. Something you could take away that would be reinforcing would be pain medicine to take away pain. That's pretty much the only negative reinforcement I can think of. I definitely advocate positive reinforcement and negative punishment, and I try to teach people the consequences of using positive punishment like physical force because laying your hand on a dog really isn't necessary when you have other options to teach or extinguish a behavior.

[@cronicscream]

#12 - a dog not giving you eye contact can often mean their just distracted, especially if they are young. #3 - The dog could also have been a victim of abuse. Gaining the trust of a dog who's been abused is difficult and sometimes impossible. Don't force contact with such a dog. Let them come to you.

[@NoOne-hg1qc]

What do you mean? Negative reinforcement has lots of examples - releasing leash pressure, releasing an ear pinch, just generally removing painful or umcomfortable stimuli to get compliance. And negative punishment can actually go hand in hand with negative reinforcement - if your dog pulls and you change direction or stop to impede forward progress, removing the impediment to continue becomes negative reinforcement.. if you remove yourself from a dog who is jumping, removing the lack of attention or barrier becomes negative reinforcement.. I try to be mindful of this as it can also cross into positive punishment, which i try to avoid

[@thend9849]

yeeeeeees where is #1

[@MsPuppyperson]

Depends on breed, depends on dog. We got our current dog as a puppy. She never liked pets until she was about 8 years old, now she can’t get enough. She growls when she wants to play. Her favourite game is keep-away so she never shares her toys. She leaves the room when anyone comes home, and then comes back excited and happy (and growling) when the last person comes home, doesn’t matter who. She’s an individual, for sure.

[@dbombaable]

I learned from this video that my first dog that lived to be 18 and a half. He didn't like me for a lot of the time probably the first 10 years. We were rowdy and picked on him when we were little but then grew to love him and connect with him. And my second dog that lived to be 12 and a half. She loved us from one week of being with us until the day she died ❤️

[@philmullins136]

Good story, Best wishes to you.

[@alexanderhowarth6460]

How did a video teach you how long your first dog lived?

[@thegatorhator6822]

You aren't a good pet owner if you owned them for like 22+ years and haven't learned their body language and behaviour lmao

[@BaileysLolz]

@Alexander Howarth the story tought that him, that looking back. His dog didn't like him when he was young(most unguided kids are not good with dogs). But he learned fron his mistakes and bonded with the dog when he became more mature, and when the dog was in his golden years. The. When he got his second dog, he knew exactly how to love it

[@BaileysLolz]

@The Gator Hator re read the comment you're wrong

[@RhumpleOriginal]

Got a puppy and would "play fight" with my right arm. She's a few years old and actively informs me when she wants to play fight. Being that she is bigger and stronger she can get her jaws around my arm but it's interesting how she handles certain situations. For instance, if I am not wearing anything long sleeved, she will hesitate to actually "bite" or play for that matter until I make it known that it's OK. She also will ignore my left hand and arm and choose to go after the right. She is also extremely alert during the sessions and if I say "ow" at any point she will immediately stop and start licking my face or arm. If she draws blood on any level (practically never) she notices before I do and stops to lick the wound till I realize it. I usually pull my arm away and grab some scruff on her back, slap her butt, or hold one of her paws. I try to match her intensity of play. When she deems something I did or am doing is a bit too much for her physically, she will trot off, grab a toy, and bring that to me for us to play with the toy instead. Also, because I assume someone reading this will assume I am teaching her, it's OK to bite people. That doesn't happen. Even had my sister try to get her interested in play fighting the way I do, and the dog is just confused, lol. She knows the playfighting is just a me and her thing.

[@slthjawa5062gggghhjjjjjkkkk]

Dogs don't always play the same games with everyone. My sister's yorky/Maltese played this game with me she never played with anyone else, not even my sister. If I started I would say something like " what ? " or " huh " or " hey ". If she initiated it she would make a low growl or bark. Once we had each other's attention we would turn our heads away from each other a little bit while giving each other the side eye. We would take turns grunting, each little grunt we would lean closer and closer until we were close, then we would touch our heads together and gently rub our heads together. I don't know why or how we started that game but it always made me laugh. She didn't play that game with anyone else.

[@natasharohe]

Me who does not have a dog watching this while remembering my dog, who passed away 5 years ago 😢 She loved me and tried to clean my tears with her paws. I still remember that moment 🥺

[@otazofamily9340]

@Nashixxa I’m sorry for your loss. Even if it was a while age

[@ceolbeats7182]

Arrrr u gave ur dog a beautiful life

[@wonhos_sweaty_ballsack8735]

The amount of relief I have is overwhelming Edit: my dog follows me around endlessly

[@anonymoususer9454]

Lmfaooo^

[@wonhos_sweaty_ballsack8735]

@Pingu0 I am. And I want dat a$$

[@Brooke-wk6pu]

same i thought i was gonna regret clicking on this video.... but no and i dont know why i thought this video would make me regret my life choices and it gave me such a big relief...my dog follows me to and at 3 am when hes asleep next to my feet on my bed and im seeping he comes and licks my face and crys untill i give him kisses

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

Same with mine. Even if I have to go #2 or take a shower my dog will curl up on the bathroom rug and wait till I’m done. If I have to fix a leaky sink in the kitchen my dog will lay next to me. My dog will litterally wait right behind the front door during the entire time that I’m gone. 5min or 4 hours, he won’t leave.(I used a security camera to watch him so I know)...

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

@@wonhos_sweaty_ballsack8735 hahaha Nice comeback...

[@tulanzuya]

The only time I ever felt sad over my dog's withdrawal was after a painful breakup of a 10-year relationship. I think she was more devastated about it than I was. Always had the feeling she wanted me to fix it, and was frustrated that I couldn't. She was never the same.

[@xgamerunknown6414]

Sometimes the best relationship is with a dog. I really hope that doesn't sound weird.

[@Tara.c871]

I came here out of curiosity. I think im pretty good with my big baby. Although it said 'after eating and your dog wants to cuddle up to you, your good' My dog after eating: 'aw yeah you wanna fight!? Cmon *boxes on with me*' 😂

[@MissyWissy2001]

I rescued my doggie after people kept giving up on her. Now we act stupid together and I absolutely love it!

[@curtisfranzen986]

I understand. I have a rescued 70lbs Pit. Her name is Cookie. She is currently cuddled up with my wife Kathie. Kathie and I joke all the time about our "vicious" PIT BULL!! LOLOL!!

[@ArcanumMysterySchool]

I love that my dog brings me endless toys. She just lays them all around me. Sometimes I will work on a project from bed and when I shut my laptop, I literally have 10 toys placed all around me. 😂 She doesn't even want to play most times. She is just bringing me gifts. 😍

[@eagleeye2300]

That is so completely adorable.

[@tntfreddan3138]

Whenever I'm in the kitchen, you bet my labrador will be there. Well, she won't enter the kitchen unless I say so, but she sits or lay down just beyond the door frame because of the risk of being pushed around if she's by my feet when I'm doing something. If she hears a ball bouncing, she'll be there in a heartbeat. I'll throw the ball, she'll fetch it, but I'm not allowed to take it from her unless I literally dig it out of her mouth and say "Loss", which means "Release". She usually puts the toys by my feet or in my lap when she wants me to throw it again. When my sister died last year, I got the news when I was at work and when I got home Icrashed on the couch and cried and slept for at least a couple of hours. My faithful Labradog understood something was up the moment I stepped in the door and refused to leave my side. Since I had cut my workday short, she woke me at the time I usually take her on a walk by gently bumping her nose on my face. I also guessed she wanted me to fill her bowl as well because that was empty. She has free access to food and the bowl is quite big so I usually just have to refill it once it's nearly empty, which usually takes her 2 to 3 days. But what little effort I put into my dogs wellbeing, I somehow get back tenfold.

[@miyori8128]

awwwwwwwwwe🥺😭 how do y’all train y’all dogs to play with toys? my dogs will never play with toys but i think that’s because they are pomeranians and boujee

[@ArcanumMysterySchool]

@@miyori8128 Boujeee. 🤣 That made me chuckle. I think it depends on the dog, to be honest. Our old beagle LOVED toys. Our new beagle could care less. Or ... he will just eat them whole, so yeah, we really watch him now if he picks up a toy because he seems to see them as snacks. LOL - Our Feist is super playful. She brought a ball back to me at 8 weeks old. I swear I have not stopped throwing that ball for the past 8 years. She loves her squeaky toys too.

[@eclipseschannel6559]

Got two dogs, one 14 year old that has multiple allergies, heart conditions and skin conditions, is almost fully deaf and blind as well. Barely has any fur left and is struggling a lot (he has medication and is better than he used to be but we are keeping a close eye on him) and we have learnt that touching him or him wagging his tail hurts him... so how he shows his love - he goings to the spaced out dog bed I've made for him next to my bed and lays there, only leaving when I do. He's a good boy and I love him dearly. We are sure this is his last year with us. I will be forever grateful for my baby boy

[@angelwings1]

Watching this realising my recently passed dogs loved me as does our new dog 🥰

[@deeznuts2252]

My dog: Snuggles up to me so tight that I fall of my bed at night and kisses me nonstop when i get home from work Me: I’ll watch this just in case (:

[@isabelledavenport3777]

Watching this video just makes me realize how much my dog loves me like I didn’t already know she did

[@davecstevens4964]

Oh yes. This. Video is absolutely Amazing.

[@sweet2sourr]

♥️🥲

[@Dibdab9303]

This video makes me realise how much my dog hates me

[@jackmassie5750]

@@Dibdab9303 😂 do they get lots of walks?

[@Dibdab9303]

@@jackmassie5750 hehe yeah I was joking.

[@denacrescini1990]

When I adopted my dog from the rescue, it took a year before she would sleep in my bed but she finally did. I knew it was a trust thing and I let her take her time. She ALWAYS meets me at the door with her toys! I think it is the cutest thing in the world!

[@TheGuitarReb]

It's not the cutest thing in the world if your dog weighs 85 lbs. and pounces on top of you in your bed @ 4:30 AM wanting to go for his daily walk!

[@stephanevu-hoang1014]

I'd never noticed that any of the dogs I've had never actually snuggled up after feeding them. They've all been used to heading straight to their sleeping place after their meal. My understanding is that it's their digestion time. Other than that, I very much agree, mine never cold shoulder me. My current Foxie belongs to my gf, he sees me as his feeder and walker. He used to not cosy up to me but now even greets me with his whining and tail wagging when I arrive from work.

[@monicaluketich6913]

My border collie is a semi working dog. He guards my goats from predators, so he is outdoors many nights. He is a very good worker - he eats his food and usually wants to go back outside almost immediately. But then, he might just need to potty at that time?!

[@MicheleBurstein]

Phew! Looks like my goofball really loves me! Knew it all along but it’s nice to have it confirmed! It’s completely mutual, of course, even when he thinks he’s a lapdog (all 33 kgs of him) on humid summer days!

[@macgreydaniel94]

Yeah that is good sign that means he would protect you at all cost I love that , anyways how are you doing today I hope this comment gets to you in good health ?

[@michaelb.8953]

My Australian Shepard dog is absolutely my best friend as I walk in the door and she buries herself in between my legs and wraps her body around one of my legs. She gives the best hugs.

[@OrderOfTwisted]

Same! My Aussie is literally the best dog I’ve ever had. So smart! He shows me he loves me every single second haha 😂 he’s the best.

[@JamiJason]

I was pretty sure my little fella loved me but this just makes me feel even better. 😭 💕

[@ElizabethMoret]

I knew my doggy loved me ❤️

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now.

[@SandeepKumar-jb9zd]

I think if you love your dog ( you value him,take his care, keep him comfortable) then there is no chance of your dog not loving you! They know if you love them and if you do, then for sure they do too, because they just have YOU for them

[@nuckygulliver9607]

i wonder if a dog would love an android or if they wouldn't go along with it

[@leviathan_is_me]

@@nuckygulliver9607 love. I've seen dogs fall in love with toys, pillows, and just about anything. Dogs are just like that...full of love and give it freely.

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

I think you're right Sandeep!

[@emmel4fun]

You're right. They're not like people where you can do for them and they're still ungrateful or don't care for you.

[@bobfish3176]

Don't know why but when I am around different friends with dogs I don't know that well they will all come and lay around me. Several friends have pointed this out to me. Maybe they can tell just how much I love dogs.

[@blacku8982]

Tried this on my lab, happy to see he didnt show any of these negative signs and embraced me with fuzzy warmth

[@brianross7454]

My husky sleeps outside alone, doesn't like to cuddle, doesn't come when I call her, but at this point I've just accepted she likes the outdoors alone and is very stubborn towards doing anything she doesn't want to. I thought she hated me or something, but as it turns out, most huskies have similar behaviours.

[@bethmorano1452]

I had a Husky. This sounds like her. Stubborn as hell, a great escape artist and loves cooler temps. It took me a year to gain her trust. She was a rescue. She died of cancer but we had a lot of fun, developed a great relationship and we loved each other. 🐾❤️

[@kellyanndean9374]

My husky does the exact thing,she doesn't like to cuddle,so stubborn,

[@monicaluketich6913]

I think it depends on the breed. Some breeds were bred with a specific purpose, and those dogs have their own rules. I have a border collie who is intelligent enough to do what needs to be done because I raise goats, and he is their guard from predators. He loves to 'lick noses' (instead of kisses on the mouth) and will sleep in my room if he has had a busy few days with the goats. He isn't my pet; he is my co- worker!

[@damonr4136]

My Husky\Shepard is very similar, very independent

[@JusticeOuinn420]

As I watch this I am in tears🥺😥 We lost our sweet lil babygirl Misty in January 2021😢😢 the moment the vet said her lil heart just stopped beating, was the moment mine did as well🥺😥😢 I miss her every single day and I just wish it were possible to go back in time to the very first day she ever came to live with us in her furrever home, I just want to hug her and kiss her sweet lil nose in between her beautiful little brown eyes again🥺😥😢😭 I never thought my heart could feel so broken as it does having to wake up and get thru everyday knowing that I wont get to cuddle her or chase her around the house anymore😢😢😢 everyday without her just feels so empty like all of the happiness in the house was just completely drained when she went to Heaven and things will never be the same again in the house ever ever again😭😭😭😭 R.I.P. my sweet lil Misty❤💗💖💓💞 I will forever love You and You will never ever ever be forgotten my beautiful sweet lil Angel❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElizabethWilson-vb7yw]

Hi, it’s 1:43 PM March May 3rd. 2024 my little buddy Rocketman disappeared May 1 at about 2 PM. I was not home when I did get home. There was no welcome at the door. I knew something was wrong. Someone tried to get in my house through the slider or He just kept working and opened it. He got out on the deck and got down the stairs. Somebody heard him barking. He was barking at the lizards, but that was the last time anyone seen or heard from him and we have looked everywhere. It’s a close knit community. everyone is out looking for him. I live near a canal. They went in the boat through the canal, looking for him, which is really the unimaginable, but it’s still unimaginable and devastating. He’s not home. I don’t know where he is. I don’t know what to do. I feel like my insides are getting torn apart, I need him home. I love him so much. He’s my best buddy. He’s four years old and he’s not a runaway. I pray and I pray that he comes home. I am lost. I can’t even explain how I really feel is the worst feeling I’ve ever had I’m not gonna give up, but it doesn’t look good at this point he wouldn’t run away he’ll go out but he comes home. He hasn’t come home this time and I thought he was locked up in the house. I had to go to the doctors. I always take him everywhere with me, but you can’t take them into the doctors office. I am besides myself so I understand you, and I feel for you

[@sylviakovessy]

I’m so very sorry for the pain in your heart from your loss. I know that feeling. 😢❤

[@rescueismyfavoritebreed3301]

I am a veterinarian for a rescue organization . We had a Kelpie that had eleven owners and who was badly mistreated. . The dog kept coming back and back. It was terrible. A young woman adopted him and trained with him. We told her that the dog had attachment problems. She said why we humans always assume that dogs have to love us, without giving them reasons for it and relying on them to just do it. The dog is now 16 years old and I have never seen a stronger bond between a human and dog. She uploaded a cuddle video of him to show that he is also looking for and allowing affection But I don't know if I can link that. This video broke my heart in a good way .

[@nixipixi8945]

Awwww! I'm so happy for that dog to finally find a great home! 🥲 thanks for sharing!

[@rescueismyfavoritebreed3301]

@@nixipixi8945 We have so much dogs. Ikzbin.infoxhRjncjfr3g?feature=share This is the rescued kelpie.

[@noelv1976]

It took Chewie a few months to be comfortable around me when I adopted him. Eight years later I can happily say he doesn’t do any of these things 🙏

[@Alien_at_Large]

I adopted a cur mix, Tilly, about 5 weeks ago. Her personality is *nothing* like my prior lazy, TV-watching potato-like Boxer, or really any dog I've ever lived with. I think we were all unsure about each other for the first 3 weeks, and I thought about taking her back to Brother Wolf quite a bit. Tilly is a shredder, but as I've been learning how to provide her with appropriate outlets for her energy (which includes giving her appropriate items to shred), she is calmer around the house and I can once more hear myself think.

[@sumicar8593]

thank you so muh for not abandoning her.. yes it takes time and patience. tilly will bond with you in time!!!

[@LittleCaitlin]

Must be related to her name! My dog's name is also Tilly. She's the same!

[@jacewidner4002]

I adopted a Labrador/cur mix 4 months ago and it took about 4 weeks for us to really bond and ever since then he never wants to leave my side, as the bond gets stronger training them gets so much easier, they are very loyal and energetic dogs, I wish you and Tilly the best of luck

[@ninjaprime82]

Curs are amazing dogs. I have one and she is the sweetest, weirdest, most funny dog I’ve ever met. She also talks a lot

[@gilligancharliebrown399]

Thank you! Ive checked none of the boxes for my rescueded stinkers! They all treat me like a rock star even if I cant give them all the love and attention they so much deserve as much as I want! But when we have our happy times; its a riot!

[@imperitur]

Mine just gives me her ball the moment she sees me. And follows commands like a soldier, too! She's precious.

[@B0ricuaKnoball]

My dog moves her whole body when she is shaking her tail 😂

[@ponner4599]

Same, I love when dogs wiggle like that and the last dog I got is half aussie.

[@JSMAsWeAre]

My dog that recently passed loved to be near me, followed me everywhere, but he hated full body cuddles. He was a pretty floofy golden retriever, so I think he got overheated really easily. If anyone tried to cuddle with him, even me, he would scoot away. He would, however, put his paws on my feet or head on my knee often.

[@shxdee6669]

awe I'm so sorry for your loss❤️ I'm sure he was a good boy🥺

[@probubble3108]

OMG I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, MAY UR DOG REST IN PIECE😢😢😢🥺😭😭😭😭😭

[@edgabel6814]

Sorry you lost your buddy. Remember not all dogs like hugs or cuddles. I had a very alpha male who was like that, but showed his friendliness in other ways like your guy.

[@msbreshine]

My first little dog was the same; she really preferred to be touching my leg or foot as opposed to being in my lap (unless it was a car ride) and on her terms. Losing her was the hardest thing, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@captainrobots1]

I know that feeling and it sucks

[@toosweet7237]

The worst thing is seeing that my dog loves my husband ALOT, and doesn’t think much of me. I get really hurt at this. People don’t even treat me as if I matter. And when you think your own dog is supposed to love you and doesn’t when the world abandons you too , that really hurts. My own dog doesn’t even love me.😢

[@diana_diodorova]

Sending you a big hug and support! You will eventually find people who will respect and love you❤️

[@toosweet7237]

@@diana_diodorova Thank you, Diana

[@tinkietinkie2684]

awwww I understand this. Have you thought about getting another dog that you feel a better connection with? My dog is crazy over my ex, drove me nuts, I got so jealous because he would whine and want out if my ex walked outside etc as I was the 'mommy' who raised him by myself. Ugh! But then I realized my dog acted allllmost the same with my sister and other friends, even choosing to sleep with them on overnights and not with me. Haha he would sleep with them and maybe come be with me in the middle of the night, then back to them, or come sleep with me for the rest of the night and THEN go over to them when they would wake up, dunno, but guess mine's a diplomat. But not with my ex. I know if he was given a choice he'd ditch me in a heartbeat for him. ☹ It made me feel better when my sister was inside my house visiting and I went out to work on my property for a few hours and she said my boy was whining and watching me like a hawk from the big picture window. That def made me feel better. If I were you I'd get another pet, maybe even a kitten eheheheh if it's gonna be cats n dogs at your house why not make it fr 😄

[@emdusha5590]

Please find a therapist!

[@aubreyb8575]

Oh my god, my heart 😭 my dog is always a cuddly ball of love after eating meals. He runs into the living room after eating, jumps onto the couch and collapses into my lap and rubs all over me. I love you too little guy!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronlogan4743]

My gsd follows me everywhere. She's clingy but I really don't mind. I'm retired and my wife still works so she's with me all day and my constant companion.

[@maxwell6140]

My dog doesn’t have a tail she just starts twerking when she is happy😂

[@DustinRea]

My dog always climbs up and lays on me after we have dinner. Now I know why she does that lol. She's been by my side 99.99% of the time since she was 4 weeks old when I saved her from -30C neglect. Currently I'm training her to ride on the kayak with me and it's going really well. Bacon is a strong motivator haha

[@Erica0200]

sweet

[@youtubestudiosucks978]

Celcius and farenheit are 2 different things. -30 celcius is 20 celcius below being able to survive even for a dog

[@danigirl103]

I think my dog is just a stubborn dog. He’s smart but also in his teenage phase of puppyhood so sometimes he gets in a mood where he decides he doesn’t want to listen smh I leave the room and come back n ask him “are you done being a jerk?” and he cuddles right up. He’s honestly the sweetest, he’s just hardheaded 😂

[@jjayala]

Sounds like your dog hates you

[@daniell1483]

My mother lives with me because of some medical issues, and her dog is super defensive around her when she is asleep or he thinks she is vulnerable, but is quite happy and amiable when she is lucid. A few signs here are present, but they are pretty mild and counter balanced with many signs of affection towards me. I thought perhaps the problem was that the dog didn't like me, but I think he likes me, he just has a clear favorite person and can get wiggy when he thinks she is needing to be protected from me.

[@pistachexiaohua6705]

Wholesome dog

[@Charwoman]

I think my JR loves me, might be something to do with the fact that she gets in my dressing gown as soon as I get up, like a kangaroo pouch, she lives in/on me outside of meal/walkie time/playtime. Wakes me up in the morning by putting her nose close to mine and stealing my breath! Staring into my eyes! 😂 we are as one since she came home with me at 8 weeks. She does love other people too, just we have a special bond. 👍❤️

[@bdogg20101]

Dog that have a special bond with their owner want to be around them. Thats why when you leave the room or house, they tend to snuggle up with your clothes. Your clothes has your scent and reminds them of you. Thats a strong indication that your dog has a special bond with you.

[@bdogg20101]

First thing in the morning and at night. Your the first thing that they want to see when they get up and the last thing before they go to bed. That's another big indication that your dog loves you and has a very strong, special connection with you.

[@bdogg20101]

Another very strong indication is eye contact. They won't stare at your eyes or make eye contact with you unless the both of you have a strong connection.

[@vikingdogmanship]

Love it!

[@seasonsstarsstudios]

I noticed as time goes on that my English Setter/Cocker spaniel mix Howie is starting to use some of these things with my father, who was his previous guardian. It’s subtle, but it’s there. Considering the disgusting narcissist abuses him when he’s home I’m truly not surprised. In fact the only concerning thing I’ve seen in this video that Howie does with me is ignore my commands when he goes walkies, but as the video said dogs don’t always listen if there’s no threat. When we’re out in public or the weather is unpleasant he obeys. It’s still nice to know Howie prefers me though, despite it not being an expected outcome. I love my boy unconditionally. I make sure he eats even if I don’t. I put him first. I have to; if I don’t, who will? But it’s nice to know it’s appreciated.

[@DavidGreg-wm3ke]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now.

[@mrshinybald2739]

I had a dog that almost never wagged his tail, only when food or treats were involved... he was an incredibly intelligent dog, he'd never beg for anything... he was just always around me, usually laying or sitting in my vicinity, he used to always sleep at the foot of my bed

[@jennies3rdpetdog527]

Just because they don't cuddle with you doesn't mean they don't love you To the the new pet owner don't doubt your dog over this video ( we got dog owners in the comments, hello fellas how you doing )

[@Oakleaf700]

Especially a dog who has known a hard life beforehand.. We had a devoted lurcher who had a start in life like this, she never was ''Cuddly'' but loved to lie close.

[@santiagocalderon3261]

Yeah, my dog doesnt cuddle with anyone after he eats but he definetely love us all, every dog is different

[@AngiAholic]

Well said. I adopted a Terrier mix about a month ago and how he has acted goes completely against this video. He is learning to love me and trust me in his own way. He is 2 and has been with fosters since he was 10 months. He is a lot of work, is not snuggly and wants everything on his terms. Instead of looking at how your dog should act to show you love look at those precious moments that they give you, even if it's only fleeting.

[@iMJUSTViC87]

Oh cuz I got depressed. My baby cuddles only on his terms … never when I wanna cuddle lol

[@averagetboihater8357]

Animals are just like us. They have unique personalities some just don’t like to cuddle and express love in other ways

[@kenlamella8996]

3:05 not sleeping in your bed is totally wrong, because some people don't allow their animals to sleep in their bed. Some dogs prefer to sleep in a comfortable better their own so they have space and they don't have to worry about getting kicked in the head or rolled over on. Just because I don't want to sleep with you doesn't mean that they don't love you.

[@Goomyx1492]

Exactly, stuff like this is pretty trash because it gives new pet owners bad information. Anyone that thinks all animals are the same or act the same hasn't had many pets. They all have their own personalities. Their behaviors also change quite a bit as they age.

[@nicknerd7099]

i think it's intended in the same room not necessarily same bed

[@1506pinkers]

You should never let a dog sleep in your bed. Your bed is the most high status place in your house. Allowing your dog to sleep there is giving the message that he is your equal, which he isn’t. If you allow a dog that level of status, you could end up with a severe dominance issue. Always remember that dogs are pack animals. If you surrender your place as pack leader, your dog (particularly a strong male) will happily take it over. I don’t even allow my dog upstairs. He seems quite happy, and we have a positive relationship. I’m the boss, and I think he’s reassured by this.

[@debbiesmith2207]

That was only one of the signs.

[@debbiesmith2207]

@@Goomyx1492 these are some signs to look for. I dont think the author said you should lose your shit if your dog presents any of these signs.

[@grobinson4805]

My dog passed less than a month ago. He was a hoarding victim when I got him, and very withdrawn to his last day... I was avoiding this video because I was scared maybe he never loved me. I’m so glad I watched!! 13/14 baby! He just never brought me anything (he was just too shy for that). Left the shelter in my arms, and died in my arms. We were a fairy tale… See you on the other side baby boy RIP Papi Chulo ❤️🐕🪽