| answered a question | Why does my dog follow me? Dogs have a pack mentality, following you is their way of showing that they trust you and they see you as their leader! |
| answered a question | Why does my dog sit on me? It can depend on the dog! Like Gwendolyn said, they can do it to show affection and to let others' know that you're theirs. Other dogs may use this as a way to comfort themselves. My dog is a rescue, so whenever she feels unsafe (she's afraid of men), she runs to me and sits in my lap or leans on me. She's a medium sized dog, so she's definitely not lap dog sized, but I love being the person she trusts enough that she comes to me for comfort and to feel safe. |
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| answered a question | Why does my dog grumble? It really depends on the type of grumbling your dog is making as well as what is happening while they are doing it! Grumbling and sighing are your dogs way of communicating. By sighing, they are usually letting you know that they are content and comfortable where they are. My puppy does a lot of whining, but that doesn't always mean she wants something or is in distress. Whining can mean they are excited or happy; like when I'm making her food, she whines because she is excited. You can tell it's an excited whine because it'll be a lower pitch; whereas, a distressed whine is usually a much higher pitch and she'll be jumping around. There are also different types of growls, most dogs growl while they are playing, but this growl isn't threatening or aggressive. Knowing the difference between these forms of communication can make bonding with your dog that much better! |