Dog owners often wonder who their pet's 'favourite' is - but a vet has revealed that there is a simple way to tell whether your pet prefers one owner over the other
When your dog has more than one owner, some people start to question whether they're the favourite or what they can do to win over their pet.
According to Dr Greenwood, you only need to look at your dog's tail to know whether you're its 'favourite human'. He said: "It's all about the tail with dogs! They can express a whole range of emotions through their tail wag. Whilst it's important to note not all tail wagging is a sign of happiness, there are two types that signal pure joy in our dogs."
"Secondly, the helicopter tail wag is usually reserved for those who are viewed as especially important. Finally, that super excited greeting when you get back from leaving the house the jumping and licking, sometimes they may bark or bring you a toy is a genuine signal that they are pleased to see you."
To strengthen your bond with your pet, Dr Greenwood advises spending quality time with them. He further added: "A daily walk is essential; dogs love using their senses to smell and explore and need to burn off calories exercising. I would also suggest setting up an obstacle course or using puzzle feeders to get them thinking and problem-solving.
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