Think about how your dog greets you when you’ve been gone for ten minutes to take out the trash. Do they bring you a sock? A shoe? A half-chewed tennis ball? That’s a gift. In their mind, they’re presenting you with a prized possession. It’s their version of bringing you flowers.
And the yawn? If you yawn and your dog yawns back, that’s a sign of emotional connection. Yawning is contagious only between beings who are empathetic with each other. They’re basically saying, “I’m tuned in to your vibe.”
The Follow You to the Bathroom Factor
Let’s address the elephant in the room: why does your dog follow you into the bathroom? It’s not because they’re weird. Dogs are pack animals, and you are their pack leader. They see the bathroom door as a mysterious barrier hiding their favorite human, and they want to protect you.
Even when you’re just brushing your teeth, they’re thinking, “This is the best spot in the house because you’re here.” It’s clingy, but it’s also the purest form of loyalty.
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