{"id":4479,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T05:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T05:52:43","slug":"is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Is having a Velcro dog bad?"},"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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Is_having_a_Velcro_dog_bad\" title=\"Is having a Velcro dog bad?\">Is having a Velcro dog bad?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Is_it_OK_to_have_a_velcro_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to have a velcro dog?\">Is it OK to have a velcro dog?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#What_is_Velcro_dog_syndrome\" title=\"What is Velcro dog syndrome?\">What is Velcro dog syndrome?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_so_clingy\" title=\"How do I stop my dog being so clingy?\">How do I stop my dog being so 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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#What_creates_a_velcro_dog\" title=\"What creates a velcro dog?\">What creates a velcro dog?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Why_does_my_dog_stare_at_me\" title=\"Why does my dog stare at me?\">Why does my dog stare at me?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Why_do_dogs_follow_you_around\" title=\"Why do dogs follow you around?\">Why do dogs follow you around?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Can_dogs_change_their_favorite_person\" title=\"Can dogs change their favorite person?\">Can dogs change their favorite person?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Can_dogs_see_in_the_dark\" title=\"Can dogs see in the dark?\">Can dogs see in the dark?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Why_is_my_dog_being_so_clingy_and_whiny\" title=\"Why is my dog being so clingy and whiny?\">Why is my dog being so clingy and whiny?<\/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\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Why_is_my_dog_being_so_clingy_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog being so clingy all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog being so 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#How_do_you_fix_Velcro_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you fix Velcro on a dog?\">How do you fix Velcro on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_rescue_dog_is_happy\" title=\"How can you tell if a rescue dog is happy?\">How can you tell if a rescue dog is happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#What_is_the_lowest_maintenance_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the lowest maintenance dog breed?\">What is the lowest maintenance dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#What_are_the_smartest_dogs\" title=\"What are the smartest dogs?\">What are the smartest dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-having-a-velcro-dog-bad\/#Why_does_my_dog_bark_and_whine_at_me\" title=\"Why does my dog bark and whine at me?\">Why does my dog bark and whine at me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_having_a_Velcro_dog_bad\"><\/span>Is having a Velcro dog bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Having a clingy dog is not necessarily a bad thing. Many people wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-german-shepherd-a-velcro-dog\/\">Is a German Shepherd a velcro dog?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-have-a-velcro-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_have_a_velcro_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to have a velcro dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some people consider velcro dogs to have pre-development separation anxiety. There was a study in 2001 that found dogs who have hyper attachment to their owners are more likely to develop separation anxiety. Velcro dogs may be more susceptible to developing separation anxiety, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s inevitable.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-velcro-dog-syndrome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Velcro_dog_syndrome\"><\/span>What is Velcro dog syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Velcro Dog syndrome is a phrase people use to describe the behaviour displayed by clingy breeds. It is not, however, full-blown separation anxiety and as a responsible pet owner, it\u2019s a good idea to make sure you know the difference. So-called Velcro dogs will often: Follow you from room to room around the house.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-so-clingy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_so_clingy\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog being so clingy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are several strategies that can help reduce a dog\u2019s clinginess.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Increase exercise. A good bout of physical activity will tire your dog enough to where he has little interest in following you around.<\/li>\n<li>Stimulate their mind.<\/li>\n<li>Create a special space.<\/li>\n<li>Desensitize your dog to your movements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I have a Clingy Dog\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3tlTmh9VtD4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SkMWy1ysf3Q\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-creates-a-velcro-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_creates_a_velcro_dog\"><\/span>What creates a velcro dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs who dealt with abandonment in the past may become velcro dogs. Your dog\u2019s background may also be the cause of their clingy behavior. If you\u2019ve adopted a rescue dog who has dealt with abandonment in the past, they have a higher likelihood of being a velcro dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-stare-at-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_stare_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog stare at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as humans stare into the eyes of someone they adore, dogs will stare at their owners to express affection. In fact, mutual staring between humans and dogs releases oxytocin, known as the love hormone. This chemical plays an important role in bonding and boosts feelings of love and trust.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-follow-you-around\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_follow_you_around\"><\/span>Why do dogs follow you around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs will often follow their humans around because they receive attention or some other form of reward in return for this behavior. If following their pet parent around leads to treats, play time, or pets, dogs will remember and perform the behavior more frequently. Most people will find this behavior endearing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-change-their-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_change_their_favorite_person\"><\/span>Can dogs change their favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality. In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Do Dogs Pick Their Favorite Person?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G88q2lkdbLE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4uf-ErDYnng\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-see-in-the-dark\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_see_in_the_dark\"><\/span>Can dogs see in the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the anatomical structure of the eye, the retina has light-sensitive cells, called rods, which help an animal or human see in low light. Dogs have more of these rods than we do. So, dogs can see in the dark, and other low-light situations, better than humans.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-being-so-clingy-and-whiny\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_being_so_clingy_and_whiny\"><\/span>Why is my dog being so clingy and whiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dog may refuse to leave the human\u2019s side, watch their every move, and whine, bark, and attempt to follow the person when they are physically separated.\u00a0 While a clingy dog\u2019s behavior can be rooted in emotional or physical distress, a clingy dog is insecure and wants care, support, and reassurance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-being-so-clingy-all-of-a-sudden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_being_so_clingy_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog being so clingy all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For your dog though, they could be super clingy all of a sudden for reasons including separation anxiety, boredom, illness, anxiety over life changes, or even that they are in heat!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-fix-velcro-on-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_Velcro_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you fix Velcro on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steps for Increasing your dog\u2019s Confidence<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give him his place.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes Velcro dogs are such because of the rewards they get from being close to you.<\/li>\n<li>Get some of his favorite toys or treats and then spread them around the house so that he has to leave you to go find them.<\/li>\n<li>Doggy Day care.<\/li>\n<li>Create distance between you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BmVSLqCh-RI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-a-rescue-dog-is-happy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_rescue_dog_is_happy\"><\/span>How can you tell if a rescue dog is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some really clear signs you\u2019ll see in your dog showing they are happy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A high and waggy tail. This is probably the most well-known sign your dog is a happy pooch.<\/li>\n<li>Floppy ears.<\/li>\n<li>Their body\u2019s relaxed.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re playful.<\/li>\n<li>They lean in to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192106\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-you-tell-if-a-rescue-dog-is-happy.jpeg\" alt=\"How can you tell if a rescue dog is happy?\" width=\"632\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-you-tell-if-a-rescue-dog-is-happy.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-you-tell-if-a-rescue-dog-is-happy-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-lowest-maintenance-dog-breed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lowest_maintenance_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the lowest maintenance dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Patch<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greyhound. You might be surprised to hear that these stars of the racecourse are amongst the lowest maintenance dogs out there.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund. One of the most popular small dog breeds, the Dachshund is a devoted and lively little pup. \u2026<\/li>\n<li>Shiba Inu.<\/li>\n<li>Basset Hound.<\/li>\n<li>French Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>Bullmastiff.<\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.<\/li>\n<li>Pug.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-smartest-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_smartest_dogs\"><\/span>What are the smartest dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check out the top ten smartest dog breeds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Border Collie.<\/li>\n<li>Poodle.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Golden Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Doberman Pinscher.<\/li>\n<li>Shetland Sheepdog.<\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Papillon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-bark-and-whine-at-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bark_and_whine_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog bark and whine at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excitement, anxiety, frustration, pain, attention seeking, and resource solicitation are all common reasons dogs whine at their people. Most commonly, these sounds are aimed at conveying the desire for food, water, a potty break, a toy, attention, etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is having a Velcro dog bad?Is it OK to have a velcro dog?What is Velcro dog syndrome?How do I stop my dog being so clingy?What creates a velcro dog?Why does my dog stare at me?Why do dogs follow you around?Can dogs change their favorite person?Can dogs see in the dark?Why is my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-having-a-Velcro-dog-bad.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4479"}],"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=4479"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192107,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4479\/revisions\/192107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}