Dogs are one of the most popular pets. Many pet owners will find a phenomenon when raising dogs, that is, dogs seem to be curious about their owners’ every move and always like to stare at their owners. So, do you know why dogs are like this?
1. Want the owner to give it food
When the owner is eating, the dog keeps staring at the owner and sticks out its tongue from time to time, which means that it also wants to eat or is hungry, and hopes that the owner can share something delicious with it. It is recommended that when owners encounter this situation, it is best not to feed their dogs too many snacks, otherwise the dogs will become picky eaters and suffer from malnutrition. If it’s meal time, just prepare dog food for the dog.
2. Wanting the owner to play with it
When the owner is doing things or sleeping, the dog keeps staring at the owner. It may be that the owner wants to play with it and pay more attention to it. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take time to play with the dog, prepare more toys for the dog, or take the dog out for walks more often.
3. Waiting for the owner to issue instructions
If it is a well-trained dog that keeps staring at the owner, it may be waiting for the owner to issue instructions. For example, when clear instructions or commands are needed such as crossing the road or eating, it will habitually stare at its owner and wait for the owner to issue instructions. In this regard, the owner can reward the dog with some small snacks after it successfully completes the designated instructions, which will help make the dog's obedience and affection for the owner better!
4. Like the owner
If the dog's expression is very soft when staring at the owner, and at the same time it will wag its tail at the owner or lick the owner with its tongue, this is a sign that the dog likes the owner and will look at the owner from time to time. At this time, the owner can respond to the dog, pet it or give it some snacks to make it feel that the owner also loves it.
5. Afraid of the owner leaving
If the owner often goes out, the dog keeps staring at the owner after returning home. It may also be because he is afraid that the owner will leave when he is not paying attention, so he will stare at the owner from time to time. Especially dogs that spend a short time with their owners will become more clingy and always like to stare at their owners for a long time.
6. Signs of an attack
If the owner and the dog are not familiar with each other, it may be a sign that the dog wants to attack. At this time, in addition to staring closely at each other, the dog is usually accompanied by growling and tense muscles all over the body. At this time, the owner needs to try to avoid visual contact with the dog until he retreats to a safer distance.