{"id":4481,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T07:00:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T07:00:41","slug":"why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog Bring me something when I come home?"},"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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Why_does_my_dog_Bring_me_something_when_I_come_home\" title=\"Why does my dog Bring me something when I come home?\">Why does my dog Bring me something when I come home?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Why_does_my_dog_Bring_me_a_shoe_when_I_get_home\" title=\"Why does my dog Bring me a shoe when I get home?\">Why does my dog Bring me a shoe when I get home?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_brings_you_a_toy\" title=\"What do you do when your dog brings you a toy?\">What do you do when your dog brings you a toy?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Do_dogs_bring_gifts_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do dogs bring gifts to their owners?\">Do dogs bring gifts to their owners?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Why_does_my_dog_bring_me_a_toy_but_not_let_go\" title=\"Why does my dog bring me a toy but not let go?\">Why does my dog bring me a toy but not let go?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\" title=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\">How do I tell my dog I love him?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Do_dogs_have_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs have a favorite person?\">Do dogs 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_stares_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog stares at you?\">What does it mean when your dog stares at you?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog licks you?\">What does it mean when a dog licks you?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Do_dogs_know_we_love_them\" title=\"Do dogs know we love them?\">Do dogs know we love them?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Why_do_dogs_like_to_carry_things_in_their_mouths\" title=\"Why do dogs like to carry things in their mouths?\">Why do dogs like to carry things in their mouths?<\/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-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Why_do_dogs_carry_blankets_around\" title=\"Why do dogs carry blankets around?\">Why do dogs carry blankets around?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Do_dogs_like_presents\" title=\"Do dogs like presents?\">Do dogs like presents?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#What_to_do_when_dog_wont_let_go\" title=\"What to do when dog won\u2019t let go?\">What to do when dog won\u2019t let go?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#How_do_I_teach_my_dog_to_bring_the_ball_back\" title=\"How do I teach my dog to bring the ball back?\">How do I teach my dog to bring the ball back?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-something-when-i-come-home\/#Why_do_dogs_want_you_to_throw_but_not_take\" title=\"Why do dogs want you to throw but not take?\">Why do dogs want you to throw but not take?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_Bring_me_something_when_I_come_home\"><\/span>Why does my dog Bring me something when I come home?<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);\">Your dog might be bringing you a toy upon greeting because he thinks of you as the alpha, and this is a way of ensuring his place in your pack. Toys also make dogs happy, as does you returning home. There is a chance he is just telling you he is happy. The strongest theory is that he is letting out extra energy.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-bring-me-random-items\/\">Why does my dog Bring me random items?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-bring-me-a-shoe-when-i-get\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_Bring_me_a_shoe_when_I_get_home\"><\/span>Why does my dog Bring me a shoe when I get home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a natural trait for a dog to pick things up and carry them. Even back in the days when they were wild, they would take things back to their lairs to share with the rest of the pack. In his own sweet way, your dog is bringing you a shoe to share.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_brings_you_a_toy\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog brings you a toy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many owners prefer that their dogs offer lower-key greetings, so as not to overwhelm people who come to the door. You can dial down the exuberance by choosing not to respond with too much excitement of your own when your dog brings the toy. Simply let her wander around with it in her mouth until she gets tired.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192121\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a-toy.jpg\" alt=\"What do you do when your dog brings you a toy?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a-toy.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a-toy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a-toy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a-toy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-when-your-dog-brings-you-a-toy-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-bring-gifts-to-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bring_gifts_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do dogs bring gifts to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is your dog one of the few that seems to feel the need to bring you gifts? Whether it be when you come home from a long day or just at random, some dogs are gift givers. Not all dogs are gifters, but when it comes to the ones who do exhibit this behavior, it is undeniably adorable and endearing.<\/p>\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\/jqAy_TOIh6g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-bring-me-a-toy-but-not-let\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bring_me_a_toy_but_not_let_go\"><\/span>Why does my dog bring me a toy but not let go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog might not let go of the toy during a game of fetch because he doesn\u2019t understand what you want him to do or may even think that you want to play tug-of-war. Get him interested in one of his favorite toys, then say \u201cdrop it\u201d and offer him a delicious treat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-tell-my-dog-i-love-him\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\"><\/span>How do I tell my dog I love him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 ways to tell your dog you love them in their own language<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training and positive reinforcement. An excellent way to communicate your love is through positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Read to your dog. Do you read to your kids at bedtime?<\/li>\n<li>Give human touch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in deep conversations.<\/li>\n<li>Rub your dog\u2019s ears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-have-a-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs have a 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.\u00a0 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<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-stares-at\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_stares_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog stares at you?<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<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Does Your Dog Look At You So Much, or Does He Stare At You?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zBq3wEJ6fAc?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\/5aAt-Ve0o7U\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-licks-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog licks you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDogs often lick people to show affection, as a greeting, or to simply get our attention. Of course, if you happen to have a little food, lotion, or salty sweat on your skin, that may play a role as well.\u201d Along with affection, these are some other things your dog actually wants from you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-we-love-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_we_love_them\"><\/span>Do dogs know we love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does my dog know how much I love him? Yes, your dog knows how much you love him!\u00a0 When you stare at your dog, both your oxytocin levels go up, the same as when you pet them and play with them. It makes you both feel good and reinforces your bonding.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-like-to-carry-things-in-their\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_to_carry_things_in_their_mouths\"><\/span>Why do dogs like to carry things in their mouths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though your domesticated dog doesn\u2019t hunt, he is still driven by this instinct to carry things in his mouth, hence the toy your dog brings you represents his \u201cprey.\u201d Wailani Sung, a veterinary behaviorist, maintains that dogs have an innate way of sensing happiness from you and this encourages them to keep giving.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-carry-blankets-around\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_carry_blankets_around\"><\/span>Why do dogs carry blankets around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason why your pup may love his or her blanket is that it may contain your smell on it.\u00a0 If your dog has a comfort item such as a favorite blanket or a chew toy, they will most likely use it to help them overcome their fears. A younger puppy may carry a blanket around as a toy or teething device.<\/p>\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\/mtaJKFzw268\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-presents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_presents\"><\/span>Do dogs like presents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with giving your pets presents. But, speaking as a dog owner, doing so should come with a warning. It\u2019s the present opening that dogs love even more than the present.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Christmas Puppy Surprise 2021 - Kids getting Puppy as a Christmas Present\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1V6B3X25xJc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-when-dog-won-t-let-go\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_dog_wont_let_go\"><\/span>What to do when dog won\u2019t let go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give Me That! How to teach your dog to let go.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Hold an object like a toy in your hand.<\/li>\n<li>In the other hand hold a treat behind your back so that the dog doesn\u2019t smell it.<\/li>\n<li>Let the dog chew on what you\u2019re holding.<\/li>\n<li>To teach him the \u201cdrop it\u201d command you then place the treat near his nose so he can smell it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-teach-my-dog-to-bring-the-ball-back\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_teach_my_dog_to_bring_the_ball_back\"><\/span>How do I teach my dog to bring the ball back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bring the hidden ball out and show it to your dog. Play with the second ball on your own as if enticing or teasing your dog. He\u2019s going to be interested in the ball that you have and will drop the ball he has. Once your dog drops his first ball, ask him to sit to pause the game.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-want-you-to-throw-but-not-take\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_want_you_to_throw_but_not_take\"><\/span>Why do dogs want you to throw but not take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason your dog won\u2019t return the ball is because he or she is possessive. If your dog shows guarding behavior or a ball or stick, be wary. They will quickly move away with the ball, and if you show interest in taking the ball away from them, your pet will be more likely to run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog Bring me something when I come home?Why does my dog Bring me a shoe when I get home?What do you do when your dog brings you a toy?Do dogs bring gifts to their owners?Why does my dog bring me a toy but not let go?How do I tell&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192120,"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\/Why-does-my-dog-Bring-me-something-when-I-come-home.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4481"}],"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=4481"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4481\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192122,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4481\/revisions\/192122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}