Dog owners give oodles of attention to their pet. In return, they get tons of attention from their furry best friend. They enjoy this attention to the fullest. This bonding is exaggerated when the pet becomes possessive of his owner. Most of the time, pet parents take it as a matter of pride. They consider it as extreme love from their furry child. Without sensing the underlying behavioral issue, they welcome this kind of an attitude of their pet.
Beneath this veil of love and care, there may be some warning signs. If the pet parent cannot sense the level of possessiveness of the pet then there are chances of them making a grave mistake. In their tints of love, there lies unguarded possessiveness that can be harmful in the long run. Pet parents need to realize the unwillingness of their pet to socialize. In addition, the pets become unfriendly to strangers. Such an awkward behavior may turn up into aggressive traits in the future.
Reasons why dogs become possessive of their owners:
- Fear and insecurity that others may harm his owner
- Lack of socializing
- Lack of obedience training
- Aggression
Reward of having a possessive pet:
The reward of a possessive pet is absolute protection from the pet. You will always get an exclusive treatment from Fido who would not let anyone come across you. He will be your permanent guardian and care taker for life. You will never go through the loneliness syndrome. In addition, you can enjoy the finest form of pet parent relationship. Along with all this, there are some warning signs raised from this bond as well.
Warning if you have a protective dog:
It is an alarming thing to have an over protective pet at home. Your Fido may turn up hostile to other family members. This act will spoil the family environment. Moreover, your cutie pie may no longer welcome strangers and lose his temper on finding new people or pets. He may become antisocial. The simple aggressive growling may result into the shocking behavior of biting strangers or babies. So, consider over protectiveness of your pet as a warning.
How to reduce possessiveness of pets?
- Proper training and frequent socialization will reduce pet’s violent nature. It will make him more friendly and cordial to people, pets and babies.
- Take veterinarian guidance as he can suggest alternative measures by keeping the breed of the pet in mind.
- Encourage pet by giving treats when he behaves well with strangers and babies. Make sure he starts enjoying the company of others in the home.
- There are cases when the pet cannot live in the absence of the owner. So, if the pet is too attached to you just train him well and ensure that his life does not get upset when you are not around.
To conclude, your pet’s attention is important but do keep a habit of reading in between the lines. Find out the underlying reasons for such extra attentive behavior. Take advice from pet experts and vets to nurture the softer side of your pet. Just provide a wholesome life to him and make sure that he likes all and is liked by all. All the Best!