Why does my dog follow me around?
While having your dog follow you around can be endearing, you may find it annoying when they keep doing so from the moment you step out of your bed until you call it a night. You may feel as if your personal space is being invaded. And, nobody wants to be followed to the bathroom or to be disturbed during their zoom calls, right? If you notice a dog-shaped shadow wherever you go, you might want to learn why your dog is continuously following you. Continue reading to learn why dogs follow their owners around everywhere they go.
They’re bored If your dog is bored and has nothing to do all day, he may become more focused on you and follow you around more—especially if you are the only active thing around him.
It’s the separation anxiety Dogs may suffer from separation anxiety if they are separated from their owners. When left alone, dogs with separation anxiety tend to follow their pet parents excessively and get agitated or panicked when they leave. When pet parents make a big deal out of coming home and leaving the house, such behaviors might escalate.
They are following your lead Dogs consider their owners as the alpha. The alpha is probably the person who feeds them, takes them out for walks and trains them. If this describes you, you