Signs Your Greyhound Dislikes You and When They Bond with Their Owner

When a Greyhound dislikes you, they might exhibit behaviors such as inappropriate urination and defecation, being defiant, not wagging their tail, showing their teeth, or not letting you touch their belongings.

Signs of Dislike

1. Inappropriate Urination and Defecation

When a dog eliminates indoors, it can be a sign that they are not comfortable with their owner. It's a way they express their needs and emotions. This behavior can be indicative of feelings of insecurity and dissatisfaction, leading them to be unwilling to accept care and attention.

2. Being Defiant

If a dog constantly goes against your wishes, it could be a sign they don’t respect your decisions. They believe their choices are better. Intelligent dogs can observe their surroundings and make what they believe are sound choices.

3. Not Wagging Their Tail

When a dog stops wagging their tail for you and gives you a cold look instead, this is a clear sign of disinterest. This behavior could also be caused by you having recently done something to upset them, making them angry.

4. Showing Their Teeth

Baring their teeth towards you is an obvious sign of dislike, displaying hostility and disgust. This shows a significant lack of trust and that the dog requires more attention and affection to rebuild the relationship.

5. Guarding Their Possessions

If a dog prevents you from touching their things, it might be a sign they feel dominant over you or simply that they don’t trust you. However, this can usually be improved through training.

When Do Dogs Bond With Their Owners?

Generally, dogs start to recognize their owners at around 3 months old. Once a dog bonds with their owner, they will display a high level of obedience, responding immediately to their owner’s calls and following their commands. They will also demonstrate protective behaviors, rushing to defend their owner from any perceived danger and staying close by when their owner is resting or sleeping. They deeply rely on and trust their chosen owner and will want to be with them constantly and seek their affection. If the owner is not present, the dog may display anxious or restless behavior.

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