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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n\n- Reasons Why Your Dog Is Following You<\/a>\n\n
\n- Genetics<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Separation Anxiety<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Boredom <\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- They Want Something From You<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- They\u2019re Trying To Tell You Something<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? – A Summary<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Reasons Why Your Dog Is Following You<\/h2>\n\n\n\nGenetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A lot of dogs bond to one person<\/a> more than the rest of the family which is usually the person who provides the food walks, training, and playtime most often. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDogs have been our companions since at least 15,000 years ago<\/a> when we earned their trust by feeding them and offering affection and shelter. This turned into a relationship that was mutually beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSome dogs are known as \u2018velcro\u2019 dogs<\/a> which are usually companion dogs such as the papillon, chihuahua, and Shih Tzu<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAs the name suggests, companion dogs<\/a> were bred to accompany their owner wherever they went. They’d often sit on their laps, so it only makes sense that they would do what their genetics were telling them to do which is to follow you around. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOther breeds such as border collies were bred to herd sheep by watching their owners closely for hand signals and verbal cues. Which is why they also tend to follow their owners around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, this is not to say that because the dog happens to be of a certain breed, they will all behave the same. It fully depends on the dog, but the breed can still play a big part in how they behave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A puppy will naturally want to follow you around for the first few months of their life. They see you as a parental figure that will help them navigate the scary new world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When they reach around six months of age though, the puppy – who is now like a teenager – will want to explore things by themselves more and push the boundaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you have a puppy that likes to keep tabs on you, don\u2019t worry too much as this is just what they do until they build a bit of confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Sadly, no matter the breed some dogs suffer from separation anxiety. In fact, around 40% of dogs suffer from it<\/a> even some of them don\u2019t show physical signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a psychological condition that makes dogs experience a lot of anxiety when they are left alone or when their favorite person who they have attached themselves to leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dog panics with the experience of being alone. They think that they are vulnerable or have been abandoned, which may sound silly to us. But it\u2019s a very real fear that they face every time you walk out of the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can take as little as five seconds for dogs with severe separation anxiety to show symptoms such as howling, barking<\/a><\/strong>, going to the toilet, and being destructive. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYour dog doesn\u2019t have to have a severe case in order to feel the need to follow you around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separation anxiety can be caused by multiple things, such as never being left alone when they were growing up. They don\u2019t know how to handle it when it does happen. Other reasons may also be being surrendered and rehomed, and moving house, just to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, you can treat this condition. But depending on the severity, it can take a long time and must be built up little by little. Your dog will not suddenly get over their anxiety overnight, so have patience with them. And whatever you do, do not berate them<\/a><\/strong> for having a meltdown as this will only make things worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Genetics<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Separation Anxiety<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Boredom <\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- They Want Something From You<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- They\u2019re Trying To Tell You Something<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? – A Summary<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nReasons Why Your Dog Is Following You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Genetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A lot of dogs bond to one person<\/a> more than the rest of the family which is usually the person who provides the food walks, training, and playtime most often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dogs have been our companions since at least 15,000 years ago<\/a> when we earned their trust by feeding them and offering affection and shelter. This turned into a relationship that was mutually beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some dogs are known as \u2018velcro\u2019 dogs<\/a> which are usually companion dogs such as the papillon, chihuahua, and Shih Tzu<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the name suggests, companion dogs<\/a> were bred to accompany their owner wherever they went. They’d often sit on their laps, so it only makes sense that they would do what their genetics were telling them to do which is to follow you around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other breeds such as border collies were bred to herd sheep by watching their owners closely for hand signals and verbal cues. Which is why they also tend to follow their owners around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, this is not to say that because the dog happens to be of a certain breed, they will all behave the same. It fully depends on the dog, but the breed can still play a big part in how they behave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A puppy will naturally want to follow you around for the first few months of their life. They see you as a parental figure that will help them navigate the scary new world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When they reach around six months of age though, the puppy – who is now like a teenager – will want to explore things by themselves more and push the boundaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you have a puppy that likes to keep tabs on you, don\u2019t worry too much as this is just what they do until they build a bit of confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Sadly, no matter the breed some dogs suffer from separation anxiety. In fact, around 40% of dogs suffer from it<\/a> even some of them don\u2019t show physical signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a psychological condition that makes dogs experience a lot of anxiety when they are left alone or when their favorite person who they have attached themselves to leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dog panics with the experience of being alone. They think that they are vulnerable or have been abandoned, which may sound silly to us. But it\u2019s a very real fear that they face every time you walk out of the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can take as little as five seconds for dogs with severe separation anxiety to show symptoms such as howling, barking<\/a><\/strong>, going to the toilet, and being destructive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your dog doesn\u2019t have to have a severe case in order to feel the need to follow you around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separation anxiety can be caused by multiple things, such as never being left alone when they were growing up. They don\u2019t know how to handle it when it does happen. Other reasons may also be being surrendered and rehomed, and moving house, just to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, you can treat this condition. But depending on the severity, it can take a long time and must be built up little by little. Your dog will not suddenly get over their anxiety overnight, so have patience with them. And whatever you do, do not berate them<\/a><\/strong> for having a meltdown as this will only make things worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Separation Anxiety<\/a>\n<\/li>\n