5 Signs Your Dog Truly Loves You

There's a lot to love about dogs. They're loyal, cuddly, and bring their fair share of laughs into any home. They make for the perfect companion and are so much more important to you in their own way, if you're going somewhere you go to the pharmacy. It's not hard to figure out how or why to love a pup, but it's a little more difficult to determine. In an effort to help you do this, I've done a little research.

It's puppy love

Everyone knows, even hostile cat owners, that dogs are the best friends of men (and women!). They become fiercely loyal, extremely intelligent and dubitable companions, and most puppy parents regard their dog as a member of the family.

But do our dogs like us in return? The short answer: yes. Dogs express their emotions in a variety of ways, ranging from super subtle to totally obvious. It is therefore sometimes difficult to say what a positive or negative expression is.

The bottom line? Our dogs love us unconditionally - they sometimes express it in a strange way. These 5 signs of love for puppies can help you determine if you and your puppy are really related.

She keeps in touch with the eyes

If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, dangerous or threatened, will you look deeply into your eyes? No way! Prolonged and prolonged eye contact is for people you love, trust and feel safe with.

The same goes for dogs. Maintaining eye contact is not only a useful tool when training your dog, it can also help you create a deep connection. In fact, when your dog looks at you, his brain releases oxytocin. Known as the "hormone of love," oxytocin is the same hormone as the brain of mothers when they first bond with their babies.

The key is to maintain natural eye contact while you play or cuddle. If you make eye contact with your dog, it will probably be a bit uncomfortable and will look away.

He leans against you

As if you maintain eye contact, you are unlikely to lean against someone you do not know or trust - and your dog does not.

Whether sitting on the floor or on a couch, if your dog leans against you, it means he feels safe and totally comfortable. Sometimes dogs rely on their humans when they feel frightened or anxious, but that simply means that he sees you as his protector.

She sleeps in your room

If you do not let your dog sleep in your bed, but he still likes to sleep in your bedroom, she really likes you a lot. Why? Wanting to be close to you while you sleep indicates that she is totally loyal and does not want to be separated from the group.

He is super happy when we come home

Does your dog jump up and down, lick his hands and face, bring you his favorite toy or even a "pee excited" a little when you come home from work, school or shopping? Yes, he is absolutely delighted to see you! And, chances are you'll be very happy to see him too.

She's wearing your stinky shoes and socks around

Pockets that are attached to their owners also like the smells of their owners and can loot your stack of shoes or laundry basket for stinky socks, t-shirts or even underwear.

Stealing shoes and dirty clothes is not always the best thing to do, especially if your dog loves to chew, but you can prevent this inappropriate chewing by giving your dog many endearing toys or dog bones filled with marrow.