21 Signs Your Dog Doesn't Love You Even if You Think They Do

Does your dog really love you, or just not yet? Before you worry, here's what most videos skip. Almost every sign on this list really means your dog doesn't feel safe with you yet, doesn't understand you yet, or doesn't feel well, and every one of those can change. The most important sign isn't about love at all. It's the one that tells you to call your vet. In this video: ✓ 21 signs your dog doesn't feel close to you yet, and what each one is really telling you ✓ Why a still tail doesn't always mean an unhappy dog, and how to read height and speed instead ✓ The 2007 University of Bari study that found dogs wag more to one side for people they love ✓ Eye contact, the whites of the eyes, and the bonding hormone that rises when dogs gaze at us ✓ Yawning and lip licking, the calming signals most owners never learn to read ✓ Why a dog that follows you everywhere isn't always showing more love ✓ Ducking, hiding and making themselves small, and what each one means ✓ Why you should never punish a growl, and what a snap is really trying to say ✓ Number one, the dog who used to show love and suddenly stopped None of these signs means your dog can't love you. Most of them are your dog telling you, as clearly as they can, what they need to feel safe. Let your dog come to you, keep your days predictable, and give trust time to grow. A few safety notes from the video. Never punish a growl, because a dog who learns not to warn may bite without warning. If your dog growls or snaps, give them space, keep children and visitors away, and start with your vet to rule out pain, then work with a qualified trainer or veterinary behaviorist. And if a loving dog suddenly pulls away, call your vet first, because pain is one of the most common reasons. For reflection only, not veterinary or training advice. Tell me in the comments: which of these signs have you seen in your dog? #dogs #doglovers #dogbehavior