Social beliefs say that the dog is the human's best friend. Therefore, it is important that they feel accompanied and safe in the company of their owners.
However, as with people, it is normal for a dog to feel more comfortable or secure with a particular family member. There are several factors that influence the dog-human relationship, most of them based on the amount of time the person spends with it and what activities they share.
When a dog chooses a person as his favorite, it creates a very close bond that is easy to perceive. The main thing to keep in mind about this type of bond is that dogs tend to have better relationships with people who are most similar to them in terms of personality and habits.
The international site dedicated to canine issues Rover selects a series of signals and factors that dogs show to their favorite person.
It is common for a dog that feels comfortable with its owner to follow him everywhere. It doesn't matter where he goes: if he goes out to throw out the trash, changes rooms or goes out to the garden; The dog will follow him everywhere.
However, it is important to know how to differentiate when a dog follows a human in a positive way (to play or lick him) or when he suffers from separation anxiety. In the latter case, the animal could show signs of depression or loss of urine, among other symptoms.
It is normal that when a dog feels safe and trusting with a person, it seeks to be in contact with them, whether through cuddles, sleeping next to them, or lying near them.
Veterinary doctor Juan Enrique Romero, former director of the Small Animal School Hospital (UNLPam), maintains that a dog usually seeks to sleep at the feet or between the legs of its favorite person. And he adds: "If he turns to us for support when he feels sick or scared, it means that he feels safe with our company." It is the main sign of affection to take into account.
