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how do you get your dog to love you?
i know its a weird question but i just got a 4 month old yorkie puppy <-- the picture on the left(: and i do almost everything for him; but he seems to like my grandma moree. HELPP(:!
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Mickey!
on Apr 30th 2008
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Dogs bond with different people in different ways. Like with my Tiffy, she is technically my mom's dog, but she is actually my dog because I do the most for her as far as affection and attention wise. But she knows that Mommy is the Mommy. I'm the one she runs to when she is scared, I know her body language, I am the one who walks her and takes her for rides and to the dog park. We even have our own little communication and I have so many nicknames for her. She is my baby. When she isn't in her kennel or being nosey, she is in my room on my bed, on my pillow. I spoil her. It just depends. She bonds with my brother differently though, she will go in his room and lay on his clothes when he's not home. And when he is home, she just likes to lick his feet. Try spending more time with your dog. Dogs bond best with humans by going for walks.
♥Tiffy♥ answered on Jun 13th.
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It's probably not you at all. The little puppy might be having a hard time readjusting to it's new surroundings. Might I suggest establishing a 'Alpha Dog' 'Submissive Dog' role between the two of you. Give him/her lots of love and attention but let the little guy know that you are 'HDIC' HEAD DOG IN CHARGE! Don't get discouraged just give it sometime you might want to enroll in some puppy and me classes just to better get to know your new family member. I hope this helps you. Good Luck!
COCO
answered on 4/30/08.
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Our dogs tend to favor either me or my husband based on who has been spending more time with them. It took our first dog a week or so before she bonded to us. Being the one that feeds them helps too.
It will work out in time. Good Luck :)
Lily
answered on 4/30/08.
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Dogs don't always bond with the person intended. Some people and dogs just happen to be "soulmates".
You can feed her, take care of her, love her, but it's ultimately your dog's choice who she bonds with. There is a wise old saying, "Anyone with money can become a dog's owner, but the dog himself chooses his master."
Gray Dawn Treader
answered on 4/30/08.
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Great answers!
My sister has 2 Yorkies. They both have extremely different personalities! One is a huge love bug, and the other one is just more aloof. Terriers tend to be independent. My wheaten mix loves me, but she does her own thing quite a bit. But that's ok.
Your little guy is really cute!!
~Emma~
answered on 5/1/08.
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Honestly it doesn't alway happen where the dog and you the owner bond as well as the dog and another family member. Zack is more attached to my husband at home than me, but his favorite person in the world is my grandfather, there are just such good buddies, and Sasha and I well we had an instant very strong bond. From the first time I held her we were inseperable and it's only been a few weeks. (At this point she would do anything to protect me if she thought I was in danger) Zack was a dog my husband found for me but though I know he loves me and he knows I'd do anything for him, he has a much closer bond with other family members. So don't feel bad if he doesn't bond with you as quickly as you like. Sometimes it does happen but it takes a little time. Just be patient and if it doesn't happy just love him. They may still be one out there to join you and this dog that may be attached more to you. Sometimes the dog picks you, instead of you picking them.
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answered on 5/1/08.
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