The bond

[pyrless]

My boy Taz (see below) has of late been very attached to me, which is fine, and sweet, since we didn't see eye to eye for a couple years.
Anyway, he does stuff like thump his tail and lower his head when I walk into the room, which bugs me a little because he looks so small and almost scared. I have never, ever, laid a hand on my dogs, although I can be pretty firm if needed.
Last night I got home late and my husband said he (the dog, not the husband!) spent most of the evening on the couch looking out the front window. Then this morning I went to let them out, Sasha went right away, but Taz waited until I came back in and sat with him. He put his head on my lap for petting, then he would go out.
?????
Should I be worried about this dog? Muffin is so attached to my husband and Sasha is so in her own world that this never has happened with them, and like I said, this is a pretty recent thing with Taz, the last six months or so. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks! :wink:

[pyrless]

8) sneaky guy.
it just bugs me that he is so submissive sometimes, i mean i know in dog language that's ok, but it makes me feel bad.
Oh. I just thought of something. Those big eyes suck me in every time! smart way to get pats, I guess!

[courtnek]

submissive is not bad, they acccept you as lead dog. to raise his confindence, play tug toy with him. you always win the last round, and toy gets put up. that equalizes...


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[imported_Kat]

Its actually more a sign of contentment than submission. He trusts you and knows his place and therefore he doesn't have to get up every time to be reassured. I would say hes a very secure dog. :wink:

[pyrless]

tug is a great idea, actually, i stopped doing that after he stopped teething...he is a great dog. I appreciate your insight as always!