{"id":187143,"date":"2022-07-18T11:11:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:11:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:07","slug":"why-is-my-dog-so-clingy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog so clingy?"},"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-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_clingy\" title=\"Why is my dog so clingy?\">Why is my dog so clingy?<\/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-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs pick a favorite person?\">Do dogs pick a favorite person?<\/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-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_attached_to_me\" title=\"Why is my dog so attached to me?\">Why is my dog so attached to me?<\/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-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_is_clingy\" title=\"Should I be worried if my dog is clingy?\">Should I be worried if my dog is clingy?<\/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-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#What_is_the_most_clingy_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most clingy dog breed?\">What is the most clingy dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Can_a_dog_be_too_attached_to_its_owner\" title=\"Can a dog be too attached to its owner?\">Can a dog be too attached to its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_a_dogs_favorite_person\" title=\"How do you know if your a dog&#8217;s favorite person?\">How do you know if your a dog&#8217;s favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#How_do_dogs_choose_their_Favourite_human\" title=\"How do dogs choose their Favourite human?\">How do dogs choose their Favourite human?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Do_dogs_get_attached_to_one_person\" title=\"Do dogs get attached to one person?\">Do dogs get attached to one person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#What_dog_breeds_have_a_favorite_person\" title=\"What dog breeds have a favorite person?\">What dog breeds have a favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Can_your_dog_become_too_attached_to_you\" title=\"Can your dog become too attached to you?\">Can your dog become too attached to you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-clingy\/#Why_is_my_dog_clingy_to_only_me\" title=\"Why is my dog clingy to only me?\">Why is my dog clingy to only me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_clingy\"><\/span>Why is my dog so clingy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Anxiety and Stress<\/b> Dogs who have anxiety issues often develop clingy dog behaviors. Interestingly, dogs can also become clingy if they sense our stress or anxiety. Dogs can also become clingy if you change their daily routine or make changes in the home or household that cause them stress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs pick a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Early-life bonding As a result, <b>dogs typically form strong, lifelong bonds with whoever feeds, plays, and generally cares for them most often during this critical time. In cases where the person they bonded with is no longer around, a dog may still show favoritism toward people that are similar to them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_attached_to_me\"><\/span>Why is my dog so attached to me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Companionship. Perhaps the most obvious reason, <b>some dogs simply prefer the companionship of their human owners. Over the process of domestication, natural selection has shaped dogs to become companions for humans. Domesticated dogs are now &#8216;bonded&#8217; with humans in some of the same ways as children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_is_clingy\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my dog is clingy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a clingy dog&#8217;s behavior can be rooted in emotional or physical distress, a clingy dog is insecure and wants care, support, and reassurance. While a clingy dog may be suffering from a behavioral problem, <b>clinginess may also be an indicator of an equally serious underlying condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_clingy_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most clingy dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 11 Dog Breeds That Are Extra Clingy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#1 Vizsla. Known as the ultimate Velcro dog, this Hungarian breed is literally attached to their owner, and is happiest when right by your side.  <\/li>\n<li>#2 Labrador Retriever.  <\/li>\n<li>#4 Maltese.  <\/li>\n<li>#5 Golden Retriever.  <\/li>\n<li>#6 German Shepherd.  <\/li>\n<li>#7 Pug.  <\/li>\n<li>#8 Shetland Sheepdog.  <\/li>\n<li>#9 Italian Greyhound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_be_too_attached_to_its_owner\"><\/span>Can a dog be too attached to its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs develop a dysfunctional hyper attachment to their owners that causes anxiety when their owner is out of sight, and many of these dogs are also velcro dogs. If your dog gets anxious when they&#8217;re unable to follow you around they have separation anxiety, not just velcro dog syndrome.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_a_dogs_favorite_person\"><\/span>How do you know if your a dog&#8217;s favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some ways dogs show they love or trust someone, according to veterinarians.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dog that loves you will likely recognize your name  and be visibly excited when they hear it.  <\/li>\n<li>Dogs can show trust by bringing you items that need fixing.  <\/li>\n<li>A dog may show they are devoted to you by guarding you while you eat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_choose_their_Favourite_human\"><\/span>How do dogs choose their Favourite human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The saying like attracts like applies to dogs and people, too. Dogs often choose a favourite person who <b>matches their own energy level and personality. In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond to a single person, making it more likely that their favourite person will be their only person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_attached_to_one_person\"><\/span>Do dogs get attached to one person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s very common for dogs of certain breeds to be 100% loyal, devoted, and attached to their person. They may be friendly and happy to be around different family members, but they always see that one relationship as elevated far above any other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_have_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>What dog breeds have a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, <b>grey hounds, Shiba Inus, Cairn terriers, and Basenjis often bond strongly with one person, while Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, poodles, and beagles like to spread the love more equally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_your_dog_become_too_attached_to_you\"><\/span>Can your dog become too attached to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs develop a dysfunctional hyper attachment to their owners that causes anxiety when their owner is out of sight, and many of these dogs are also velcro dogs. If your dog gets anxious when they&#8217;re unable to follow you around they have separation anxiety, not just velcro dog syndrome.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_clingy_to_only_me\"><\/span>Why is my dog clingy to only me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It could be due to other factors such as <b>anxiety (including separation issues), health issues, boredom, or for female dogs being in heat. Some dogs will be clingy as puppies, but this can be explained by their age.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog so clingy?Do dogs pick a favorite person?Why is my dog so attached to me?Should I be worried if my dog is clingy?What is the most clingy dog breed?Can a dog be too attached to its owner?How do you know if your a dog&#8217;s favorite person?How do dogs choose&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-187143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187143"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=187143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187143\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=187143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=187143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=187143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}