{"id":14256,"date":"2023-02-14T08:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T14:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diamondpet.com\/?p=14256"},"modified":"2023-07-19T12:17:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T17:17:36","slug":"how-to-know-you-are-the-one-for-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamondpet.com\/blog\/behavior\/psychology\/how-to-know-you-are-the-one-for-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know You\u2019re \u201cthe One\u201d for Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s a \u201cBe Mine\u201d candy heart, a fancy diamond ring or just being by their side for 50 years, there are plenty of ways humans express their love for that special person in their life. But how do you know that you\u2019re \u201cthe one\u201d for your pet? Here are some tell-tail<\/em> signs that your pet thinks you\u2019re their purr<\/em>-fect person.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s More Than Puppy Love<\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one word to describe most dogs\u2019 emotions, it\u2019s \u201cexpressive.\u201d Dog parents can easily tell that those big wide eyes and quick little tail wags are begging for \u201cJust one more treat, pwease.\u201d And that bowed head that\u2019s turned away is saying, \u201cI\u2019m sowwy for chewing on the couch cushion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Showing that they love you is usually just as expressive. It\u2019s sprinting to the door as soon as you walk in \u2014 whether you were gone for five minutes or five hours. It\u2019s lying with their head on your lap when you\u2019re not feeling great. It\u2019s pushing their way under the blankie so they can snuggle with you on a cold night \u2014 OK, that one may have an ulterior motive.<\/p>\n

Your dog may also want to be by your side. All. The. Time. In the kitchen when you\u2019re trying to get dinner ready, in the bathroom when you\u2019re doing\u2026 whatever, in the living room when you\u2019re trying to clean the house (except maybe when you have the dreaded vacuum cleaner running). They will follow you everywhere and when you stop moving, they may lean on you or sit on your feet. Leaning and feet-sitting<\/a> can have other meanings, but affection is one of the reasons dogs do this.<\/p>\n

However they show it, your dog makes it pretty clear that you\u2019re their human and they love you. Cats, on the other paw\u2026<\/p>\n

Your Cat Probably Does Love You<\/h2>\n

There are some cats who are aloof and barely acknowledge their owner\u2019s presence, but research shows that they probably are bonded with you<\/a> \u2014 in their own way. Cats tend to be a little less obvious in expressing their feelings for you, but there are signs you can look for.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of cats who do<\/em> love to snuggle. Their loud purrs are usually a good sign that they\u2019re happy and content with you \u2014 although it\u2019s important to know that their purrs don\u2019t always mean that they\u2019re happy<\/a>. If your cat likes to rub their paws, chin or cheeks on you, this is another sign that you\u2019re the one for them. These body parts have scent glands<\/a> on them and it\u2019s their way of telling other cats that you\u2019re their<\/em> person.<\/p>\n

Another sign that your cat loves you is when they bring you gifts. These could be nice gifts, like their favorite catnip-stuffed animal or lattice ball. But it could also be the not-so-nice gifts (according to you), like a dead animal \u2014 or perhaps worse, one that\u2019s still alive and now loose in your house. Your cat is bringing you these gifts because you\u2019re part of their family and they want to share their \u201cfood\u201d with you. They may also be showing off their hunting skills and encouraging you to come learn to hunt with them. While this is their way of expressing love, it might not be how you want to receive their love. If not, you could try fitting them with a breakaway collar with a bell attached to reduce the chances of a successful hunt and macabre gift-giving ceremony.<\/p>\n

Pets Can Boost Your \u201cLove Hormone\u201d<\/h2>\n

Did you know that you can have a biological response to your pet showing you some love? Interacting with dogs has been shown to boost your level of oxytocin<\/a> \u2014 also called the \u201ccuddle hormone\u201d or \u201clove hormone\u201d \u2014 plus other neurochemicals. Oxytocin is best known for its role in reproduction, lactation and bonding, but it\u2019s also a natural stress reliever. It\u2019s both a hormone and a neurotransmitter, sending chemical messages around your body, causing changes like decreased heart rate, slower breathing, lower blood pressure and inhibition of stress hormones. Research<\/a> has shown that when dogs and humans have positive interactions with each other, the same changes in neurochemicals (oxytocin plus others) occur in both species. Aww, you make each other happier!<\/p>\n

They Love Me, They Love Me Not<\/h2>\n

Are you a member of a multi-human household and are reading this blog and thinking, \u201cWell, I see those signs but they aren\u2019t directed towards me!\u201d Does your dog run toward you with their fetch toy and then change direction at the last minute and drop it at the other person\u2019s feet? Does your cat walk over you to get to the other person for couch cuddles?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for pets to have a favorite human \u2014 usually the one who feeds them and gives them the most attention. So maybe you\u2019re not \u201cthe one\u201d for your pet, but you might be \u201cthe other one\u201d who they\u2019ll play with and accept food from when \u201cthe one\u201d isn\u2019t home. You could try to boost your status by feeding them more often or playing with them more, but you might always be \u201cthe other one\u201d and that\u2019s OK.<\/p>\n

Their Bond Is Strong<\/h2>\n

There are plenty of heartwarming stories showing the strong bond pets have with their owners. From a dog who walked hundreds of miles<\/a> to return home to a cat who found his owner\u2019s new house<\/a> 40 miles away, it\u2019s amazing to see what some pets will do to reconnect with their pet parents.<\/p>\n

When did your pet know that you were \u201cthe one\u201d for them? Was it love at first sight when their sweet eyes gazed into yours at the shelter? Or did it take a little while for you to get to know each other? Were they the quiet puppy who shyly walked up to you? Did they suddenly appear on your doorstep one day and your home is now their home? However it happened, we\u2019re glad that your pet has a loving pet parent and that they found \u201cthe one\u201d for them.<\/p>\n

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