A vet has shared the key signs you can watch out for to determine whether you’re your dog’s favourite person, or if someone else in your household has claimed this title
When a dog shares its home with multiple people, it’s natural for some to wonder who holds the top spot in their pet’s heart, or what they can do to become the favourite. While many assume dogs are most loyal to the person who walks, plays with, and feeds them, some pet experts suggest a dog’s favourite human is the one who best aligns with their energy and personality.
According to vet Amir Anwary there’s five clear signs you can watch out for to discover whether you’re your dog’s favourite owners, with the first being “wanting constant body contact”. To add to this, he says it’s a good sign if they want to sleep close to you at night, follow you around the house, hold gentle eye contact, and check in on you if you’re in another room.
Commenting on his video, one user said: “Yes, I love the .03 seconds of privacy I get in the bathroom.”
Another user added: “This is my sweet girl I adopted almost two weeks ago. She’s constantly attached to me and I’m ok with it.”
A third user said: “Mine give me eye contact when he’s pooping.”
While one more person said: “Mine gets annoyed with me if I stay up too late and will come and get me to put me to bed!
“He’s the more adult adult in this house.”
Adding to Mr Anwary’s video, Dr James Greenwood, resident vet on ITV’s The Pet Show, claims you only need to look at your dog’s tail to know whether you’re its ‘favourite human’.
He shared: “It’s all about the tail with dogs! They can express a whole range of emotions through their tail wag.
“Whilst it’s important to note not all tail wagging is a sign of happiness, there are two types that signal pure joy in our dogs.”
To test this out, watch your dog’s reaction when you return home from work or from nipping to the shops to see who they approach first and how their tail is wagging.
He added: “Firstly, the whole-body wag that starts at the shoulders and wiggles all the way down to the tip of the tail is quite literally their happy dance.
“Secondly, the helicopter tail wag is usually reserved for those who are viewed as especially important.
“Finally, that super excited greeting when you get back from leaving the house – the jumping and licking, sometimes they may bark or bring you a toy – is a genuine signal that they are pleased to see you.”