Q&A for How to Know if Your Dog Likes You the Best

Any kind of training will be productive so long as you're going about it in a productive way. The big mistake that I see people make is that they aren't consistent. A lot of people will try too many different things when they're training, which can get really confusing for your pup. The analogy I like to use for this is if you tell your kid to go to bed at 8:00 pm one night and then turn around the next day to say they need to go to bed at 7:00 pm, they're going to get frustrated and confused. So just be consistent!

You dog probably needs some space. Try leaving him alone for awhile and if that doesn't work try playing with him or walking him

Have your husband take care and feed your dog most.

He will lay and sleep next to you. Make sure you're hugging your dog the right way. There are articles on the web about how to do that.

Spend more time with your dog and make sure you do things that make him happy, such as playing with them or giving them treats.

Some dogs can feel threatened by being kissed/hugged; they don't understand what it means. If your dog doesn't seem to like it, just don't do it. Stick to petting the dog.

Perhaps he is young and is teething. For many dogs, it is also a playful attitude. If this is the case, the bites will not draw blood. If the bites do cause you to bleed thoroughly rather than just a scratch, perhaps it would be good to speak to a trainer about this problem.

You have a very friendly dog. A dog like that would make a great therapy dog. But if you are alone with your dog and it lies with you, kisses you etc., then that shows it loves you.

Try calling his name and showing him a treat. When he comes to you, give him the treat and praise him. Do this a few times and it should work.

Try to find a professional trainer near you. Go to the kind where you and your dog do everything together. This will not only stop his barking and biting, but it will strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

Spend more time with it and give him lots of treats (but not too much or else he will be unhealthy). Most of all, show your love and trust always.

Your dog probably doesn't feel safe when you touch her. Try some trust building exercises to assure her you don't mean any harm. See how to gain a dog's trust for help.

Most dogs don't like being carried. They are above ground and might be afraid. But if the dog is okay with being carried by other people but not you, it might be because your dog doesn't trust you to carry him or her just yet.

If it jumps up to lick your face, wags its tail, or barks happily when you come around, it likes you.

He is relaxed, and that makes him sleepy.

Yes, it sounds like it! Your dog wants to spend as much time with you as possible because she loves you.

She most likely can't choose between you two. My dog can't choose between me and my friend, he just loves us both so much. Not all dogs have a favorite master!

He/she obviously loves you all, but it's not unusual for a dog to gravitate towards an adult in the house because they think they are the "alpha" (head person of the family). The dog might also go to your parents because they usually feed him/her.

He thinks you are equal as in a pack. So, you may not be who he considers the alpha, but he thinks that you two are equally as awesome.

Sometimes dogs nip when they're being playful. If he displays all of the signs listed in the article, he probably likes you a lot, but it would still be a good idea to train him out of this behavior by shouting "no!" and then ignoring him when he bites.

Your dog might not feel as comfortable laying with you. Don't take it too personally though! You can try walking him more, giving him treats, or playing with him more often to try and make him more affectionate towards you.

All dogs are like this sometimes. A lot of times it's because they're bored and they want to go outside and run or play. Take it on a 20-30 minute walk, come home, give it water, play for a little while, and then you should be fine. Do this every day.

He may not be getting the attention and exercise he needs during the day. If your dog sleeps a lot during the day or is alone until you return from work in the evening, he will have pent up energy and probably wants to spend time with you. If possible, put aside some time before going to bed to play with your dog.

Don't force yourself on your new dog, as it's just learning its new environment and pack-mates and may need space to process everything. However, when your new companion comes to you and wants attention/affection, give it as much love as possible. Taking it on lots of walks is a great way to bond over one of dogs' favorite activities, as will treats (but don't overdo the latter). Don't yell or make sudden swift gestures around your dog, but rather talk to it a lot (using its name so your dog gets used to it) using a soothing tone so it knows you're not a threat, but rather a pleasant human who can be trusted.

You could feed the dog (by yourself) so that you show you care about him/her. Take the dog for a walk every day or every second day if it’s a smaller breed. Give the dog some space. If you give the dog some space, it will know that you care about its feelings and mental health. Play with the dog often. Show your dog you are its best buddy.

It's okay to feel that way. Sometimes, though you should try to not dwell on the past to much. Think of how much you love them now, it is the future, not the past that counts.

There is not much you can do. Some dogs just do not go for kids. The dog probably sees your mom as alpha, the one who feeds and disciplines her, so she has a natural affinity for her.

All dogs do that. If your dog does that playfully, then it is a sign that you are their favorite person. Your dog understands how much it hurts and will not do it hard as she would do to somebody she doesn't trust. What she is trying to do is play with you. Just slowly move and get her to detach and give her a to to bite instead. Don't get angry, just let her have fun. This will make her love you even more.

Yes. Your dog loves you. A dog wants to stay with their owner all of the time. Some breeds of dogs even get depression if they are away from their owner for more than an hour.

A lot of dogs do that. As dogs get older they lie down a lot. It is a form of resting in between their bursts of energetic activity. They will often be watching what is going on though.