{"id":16047,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:59","slug":"why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/","title":{"rendered":"Why wont my dog leave my side all of a sudden?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_wont_my_dog_leave_my_side_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why wont my dog leave my side all of a sudden?\">Why wont my dog leave my side all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_is_my_dog_following_me_everywhere_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog following me everywhere all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog following me everywhere all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_is_my_dog_being_clingy_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog being clingy all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog being clingy all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_all_of_a_sudden_will_my_dog_not_leave_my_side\" title=\"Why all of a sudden will my dog not leave my side?\">Why all of a sudden will my dog not leave my side?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-leave-my-side-all-of-a-sudden\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_stays_by_your_side\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog stays by your side?\">What does it mean when a dog stays by your side?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_leave_my_side_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why wont my dog leave my side all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons that your dog will suddenly not leave your side are that <b>it&#8217;s a fear response, you have something that they want, or they are beginning to develop separation anxiety, though there are other possibilities like they are sick, bored, aging, or reacting to a lifestyle change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_following_me_everywhere_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog following me everywhere all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog follows you everywhere then <b>it&#8217;s a sign that they trust and love you and that you make them feel safe. Following you very closely can be a sign that they&#8217;re bored, they want something, they&#8217;re feeling scared or are just being nosy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_being_clingy_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog being clingy all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs will often develop <b>separation anxiety when left at home as your work or perhaps if left in kennels when you go away. The effect of separation anxiety can manifest itself in lots of ways, one of which will be your dog being clingy all of a sudden. Your dog can be clingy all of a sudden due to separation anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_all_of_a_sudden_will_my_dog_not_leave_my_side\"><\/span>Why all of a sudden will my dog not leave my side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separation Anxiety Can Cause Your Dog to Not Leave Your Side<\/b> Some dogs even try to prevent you from leaving. Dogs with separation anxiety will sometimes start barking, pacing or exhibiting other distressing behaviors after a short time after being left alone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_stays_by_your_side\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog stays by your side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason your dog might stay close to your side is <b>positive reinforcement. If every time you are with your dog, he gets affection or treats, he&#8217;s likely to follow you around more often, Dr. Barrack says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why wont my dog leave my side all of a sudden?Why is my dog following me everywhere all of a sudden?Why is my dog being clingy all of a sudden?Why all of a sudden will my dog not leave my side?What does it mean when a dog stays by your side? 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