10 Signs Your Dog REALLY Trusts You

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10 Signs Your Dog REALLY Trusts You

We often talk about our dogs giving us unconditional love, but building a real, trusting bond with your pup takes time.

Gaining a dog's full trust isn't as simple as giving him a few treats and belly rubs, especially if your dog has had negative human experiences in the past.

You will learn 10 signs that your dog really trusts you and shares a strong bond with you.

Giving him the toy as a 'gift'

One of the cutest things dogs do when they trust you is give away toys, bones, or anything random.

You may not be interested in your pup's ratty tennis ball, but his willingness to share it with you is a sign of true affection.

This is because most dogs are possessive of their belongings.

When your dog offers to share something with you, like a toy or a bone, he's signaling that he's completely comfortable with you.

Additionally, studies have shown that dogs are more likely to share food with other four-legged friends than with strangers.

They sleep in your room

Normally, dogs sleep in a place where they feel comfortable. Therefore, sleeping in the owner's room is certainly an indication of comfort.

Wolves and wild dogs deliberately sleep in small, confined areas with pack members they trust for protection against predators.

Our dogs think we are in their pack and feel they can count on us to protect them from danger.

So if your dogs want to sleep with you, it means they see you as a trustworthy member of the pack.

Their eyes say it all

If you and your dog can look into each other's eyes with love, it is a sign that your dog trusts and understands you.

Furthermore, scientists have shown that dogs develop strong emotional bonds with humans by looking into our eyes.

They listen

Some people think that training a dog is all about the dog, but it's really about the shared bond on both ends of the leash.

If a dog does not trust his owner, is less likely to respond well to training.

Your dog does not panic when you leave the house

Dogs that freak out when left alone may fear that they will be left alone forever, that their human will never come back.

This can manifest when your dog cries, whines, scratches at the door, and misbehaves.

Sometimes this means they want to join in on the fun they've been missing, but it can also mean they're not entirely sure the people they love are coming back.

If your dog trusts you completely, he won't doubt that you will come back for tummy rubs and play.

They will patiently wait for you to finish whatever business you have to do and will be at the door ready to greet you when you get home.

They are confident and relaxed around you

Dogs that trust their owners exhibit a confident and relaxed body posture. They hold their mouths slightly open, blink frequently, and wag their tails or are perky and loose.

This type of body language indicates that your dog feels confident around you and is not worried or scared.

Your dog trusts you to keep things under control and protect them if necessary.

They follow your example

The results of a 2013 study showed that dogs that have a strong bond with their owners behave similarly to human children with their parents.

Dogs look at their owners when they are not sure.  They become distressed when placed in an unfamiliar situation.

Similarly, bonded dogs tend to have a strong recall response.

They will make sure their human is around in new and unfamiliar situations, and they are much less likely to run away.

They give you a leg

If your dog paws at you, it could be his way of saying "I love you." We pet our puppies to show them our love and affection.

By placing his paw on you as you pet him, further extends the contact and returns your affection.

They check you

Watching TV, cooking, going to the bathroom: your dog is there all the time, or at least tries to be.

They don't follow you around the house because they think you might disappear, they do it because they love you and want to keep you safe.

Controlling you is just one way for your dog to show affection.

They show you the belly

A dog's belly is the most vulnerable part of its body. It is instinctive for dogs to protect their vital organs.

When they roll onto their back or sleep on their side, they are doing the exact opposite. That your dog shows his belly is an unequivocal sign that he feels safe when you are around.

They're not worried about you sinking your jaws into their exposed abdomen, and they're quite confident that you'll protect them if something suddenly jumps out to attack them.

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