Dogs, just like humans, show love in various ways, and sometimes what may seem like a strange sound or an unusual look is actually a sign that your dog adores you.
Many of these signs are subtle, sometimes even odd, but they simply prove your little best friend is obsessed with you.
They Follow You Everywhere, Even to Boring Places
When a dog loves you, they want to be next to you wherever you are, even if that’s only walking down the hall to the kitchen or the bathroom. This isn’t clinginess; it’s your dog’s way of staying close to the one person they trust.
Dogs feel safest when they’re close to their favorite person, so being with you brings considerable comfort to your dog. If your dog follows your every move, that means you’re their emotional anchor.
Your dog probably just enjoys being with you and feels happier when you’re right next to them, adopting this behavior by nature. It’s their gentle way of expressing, “You’re my entire world.”
They Lean on You or Sit Against You
When your dog leans their body toward you, rests their weight against your legs, or snuggles into your side, that is showing you trust. Leaning is a dog’s version of a hug. It shows they view you as their safe place and want to be close to you.
Leaning also means they feel connected to you emotionally and want to connect by simply touching you. If your dog prefers to sit by you when you are home rather than sitting anywhere else in the house, that is especially close behavior.
Your presence calms them, reassures them, and tells them they are loved. Dogs lean into the people who help them feel secure; it means they are picking you.
They Bring You Their Favorite Toys
When a dog drops a toy at your feet or proudly brings their favorite item, it’s not merely an invitation to play. Rather, it’s a sign of love and trust.
Dogs don’t bring just anyone their beloved items; they share those items with the ones they love. This means they want to associate your presence with fun, with joy, and with safety.
They want to share their joy with you. Sometimes, dogs will even bring a toy as a way to “gift” you something special. It’s their way of displaying how loyal they are to you, while expressing their love in the only way they know how.
They Make Eye Contact With You
Gentle, relaxed eye contact is one of the most reliable indicators that a dog loves you. If a dog looks into your eyes gently or calmly, oxytocin is released from their brain (the bonding hormone found released between mothers and their babies).
This demonstrates that you emotionally soothe them. Dogs rarely hold eye contact with people they do not trust; therefore, when a dog has soft eyes staring at you, it means they love you.
Those quiet times your dog looks at you with a wagging tail, relaxed face, and gentle, soft eyes, are them silently telling you they feel completely safe with you.
They Get Excited Every Time You Come Home
Your dog’s excitement (wiggles, jumps, zoomies, or grunts) once you walk in the door is one of the biggest signs of true love. This excitement demonstrates that your presence shifts their whole mood.
Dogs don’t fake excitement; they are sincerely happy. Even if you have been gone only for a few minutes, they are acting as though your return is the best moment of the day.
This emotional response indicates connection and love. Your dog is genuinely happy at your presence because of your scent, your voice, and your energy. They celebrate your return like you are their favorite person in the world.
They Sleep Near You or Touching You
The place your dog chooses to sleep communicates a lot about how they feel. Dogs that love their owners would like to be together at sleep time because night is the time when animals are most vulnerable.
If your dog sleeps in your room, at your feet, or against your body, they trust you completely. Sleeping close to you in the night both bonds them to you and makes them feel they are looking out for you.
Being next to you creates comfort, warmth, and a sense of belonging. It means you are their family, and you are the one they feel safe with.
They Check on You Throughout the Day
Dogs that love you tend to stop what they are doing to come check in on you. They may poke their head into the room to see what you are doing or nudge your hand to show connection and concern.
They are checking to see what you are doing, where you are, and if you need company. Even more independent dogs will check in with you before continuing on their way.
Checking in is their way of staying connected to you while you both are doing your own things. If your dog checks in with you randomly, that absolutely says you are in their mind and in their heart!
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