1. Illness or agingÂ
Older pups are more sensitive and they might require some extra care, especially if they have any hearing or vision problems. Pooches that also suffer from cognitive decline might become overly attached to you, due to the fact that the world they used to know is not like it was anymore, so they constantly need your help to face it.
2. Learned behaviorÂ
Many owners are probably guilty of this, but what can you do when your little dog is so cute, that all you want to do is cuddle, give them treats, and pet them when they lie next to you?
As many experts would say, all of the things previously mentioned are actually mistakes many people make. Even though the majority of them don’t think it’ll hurt in the long run and prefer to do everything they can for their dogs, they will end up with pups that follow them everywhere they go, wait to be petted, get very talkative when they’re alone, and can’t stand to be separated from their owners.
3. Stress and anxietyÂ
As you already know, pups are able to sense our emotions before we actually have the chance to recognize them, so they can feel whether we are happy, stressed, or anxious. One interesting fact about these beautiful creatures is that they can even adopt some of our behaviors. If you come home completely tired and stressed out, your pup is more likely to empathize with you and be stressed as well.
But before you say that this means your fur friend loves you deeply, here’s the downside: it might trigger some clingy behaviors. In addition to that, pups might get all Velcro if you make some sudden changes in their routine or in the household.
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I have 2 GSD. My female is 6 she had separation anxiety when we first brought her home it got significantly worse when she was attacked by the pit Bull next door to us shortly after. It has improved so much it’s hardly noticeable now except in a situation like when we moved where it’s perfectly normal. I thought she was the epitome of Velcro dog, she follows me everywhere except the shower she permits me to do that by myself while she lays outside the bathtub but that’s it. Probably only because she hates bathes lol. My male however can’t be outdone he has to be over the top when it comes to everything. He flips out like I’m killing him if I don’t let him escort and chaperone me while I use the bathroom. He thinks That’s his chest rub time. He isn’t afraid of the shower either he climbs right in and demands a drink or 10 from the shower head on the off chance he isn’t thirsty he had to peak around the shower curtain every couple of min to make sure I didn’t escape when he wasn’t looking. He doesn’t chew anything he isn’t supposed too when I’m not home he uses the time I’m away to sleep so he’s fully energized and ready to play ball from the time I get home from work until I tell him it’s bedtime. He is truly the biggest mamas boy I’ve ever seen. He used to fall asleep with my hand in his mouth like a baby does a pacifier but now he has a favorite stuffed toy he uses instead. Now he only uses my hand when he gets scared. I can’t help but find it adorable though.