Dogs are nicknamed man's best friends for their loyalty, sociability and affability towards their human companions. Although as a general rule all dogs enjoy the affection and company of the humans they trust, some dogs are truly inseparable from their owners.
If you have a dog that follows you everywhere in the house – even to the bathroom –, that sticks to you on the street or when you go to unknown places, that does not leave you and barely leaves you independent, it sits next to you. you on the couch or constantly looking for your company, you will be interested to know that these constitute signs of his attachment to you. However, this is not always positive, as sometimes it shows deficiencies or problems in your pet that you should evaluate. Let's look at the possible reasons why your dog behaves as if he were your shadow.
Having your dog follow you everywhere is a sign of affection with which he shows you his love and affection. He enjoys your company and the pampering you give him and that is why he tries to have you close whenever he can.
Closely linked to the love that your dog feels for you, if he does not detach himself from you it may be because he suffers from separation anxiety. That is, he suffers excessively when he is left alone. You will know that this is the case because it is accompanied by other behaviors such as excessive howling and barking when left alone or receiving you when you return, because he has behavioral problems such as breaking things, does his business inside the house, becomes aggressive and even self-harms or not. He wants to eat.
Your dog may seek your company when he feels unsafe, for example in unfamiliar environments and public spaces, if you go to a friend or family member's house where he has never been, when you go through crowded streets, to the vet or at home if you have received guests or hears sounds like firecrackers and fireworks that scare him. You are his reference figure and he knows that with you he will be safe.
Another common reason why dogs follow their owners around the house is boredom. He seeks your company in the hope that you will entertain him or give him attention. Remember that environmental and cognitive stimulation of the animal is as important for its well-being as physical exercise.
It could be that your dog is sick or hurts something and that is why he seeks your help. If he is more apathetic than normal, whines, limps or you observe other symptoms such as anorexia, weakness, diarrhea or vomiting, go to the vet.
Finally, your dog may have a strong protective instinct towards you and wants to protect you and make sure nothing bad happens to you. This is especially common in certain breeds with protective or herding instincts.
