I have a couple questions about my dogs?

Question

How do I know if they love each other like brothers? It looks like the love or respect each other, I just always kind of thought they looked at each other as brothers, they've both been in the family the same amount of time just about.

Another thing I was wondeing was, my dog sometimes when I hug him, he'll rest his head on my chest, or he'll but his head on my shoulder, as if he were hugging me back. Is that what he is doing? Or is that a signal to get the eff off him?

I really love my dogs and I really just want to show them how much I love them, how could I do this? Do they already know that they are some of the most important people in my life? Do they know that their my bestfriends?

And something else that kind of bugs me is, I think about their death a lot of the time, and I don't understand why, is it because I dread the day it'll happen? Because everytime I do it I cry because I'm 15 and I've had these dogs ever since they were born, which was 8 years ago, and the 3 of us have kind of grown up together.

Do you think they think of me as a sister, of some sort?


I know these might be rather silly questions, but I do wonder about it.

Answer 1

Being together for such a long period of time they probably do think of themselves as brothers. Although dogs think nothing like humans. One dog is the alpha and one is the beta. That is how dogs function in society and keep organization among their pack.



My dog does this to me too when i hug him but there's a big difference between just relaxing for a quick hug or trying to display dominance. Your dog is just relaxing because he is submissive to you and he loves you. It's the same with my dog. You would be able to tell if your dog didn't want your attention because they would turn their back and walk off. It's just a dog's way of saying "no thanks."



As for death. It is inevatible. It is going to happen when it happens no matter what we do to try and make it stay away. Your dogs don't think about their deaths...they think about their lives and live in the moment. By thinking about your dog's dying all the time it is cutting in on every moment you have to cherish them while they are here. Enjoy them instead of dwelling on death. Then you will have many more good memories and stories to tell when they do pass.



I wouldn't want my dog to see me as a family member. Because in their eyes I want to be seen as alpha. Not just another member of the pack that can be bossed around and told what to do. You want to be above your dogs in this aspect. So they will listen and respect you. They will love you more for showing them...clearly...who their leader is.



All in all you obviously really love your dogs which is a wonderful thing. But from here out it would be for the best...for you and the dogs...to focus on the here and now rather than what is to come. The future is rarely set in stone. Just relax in the fact that you love your dogs and they love you.

Answer 2

1. The dogs love each other. They don't really understand brother/sister, they are just each other's companions.



2. Tiger does that too. I think they are sharing their affection for you. I'm not sure though. But it doesn't mean they are mad.



3. Spend a lot of time with your dogs. Give them the best food, strongest love, coolest toys, etc. If you want to know the best foods, go to my profile and email me, or email at [e-mail]



4. Don't think about that. Think about what you can do with them. Make them as happy as possible. Take good care of them. In the best care, dogs can live to be 25+ years old!!!



5. Like I said in #1, no, they don't. If they are YOUR dogs (you take care of them, buy their stuff, spend the most time with them, feed them, walk them, etc.), they think of you as the pack leader. If your parents do all that stuff, they are the pack leaders.





-MDL☺

Answer 3

Yes, your dogs love each other, and I'm sure that's clear in how they treat each other.

Does your dog "hug you back"? Well, I'm sure it's not actually a "hug" of sorts, because dogs really can't think in those terms. But, from what you tell me, I know your dogs have to love you and would die for you if they had to. Dogs love their humans with a deeper love than we can even try to understand; and even though they can't tell us, or even hug us, they show us in so many ways! And, they know how much you love them by the way you take care of them and by the way you show them love all the time.

I believe they don't think of you as a "sister", but they do think of you as their leader and protector; and that is the highest level of their thinking.

And, hon, don't think about their dying. Just think of the years you've gotten to share their lives and love them, and the years ahead you will get to share. Enjoy each and everyday to the fullest, and thank God for them.

May you have many more happy and healthy years ahead, and God bless you all.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Dogs love cuddles, but pack bond is far stronger than the actual family bond you mention, if they are well trained they will see you as their pack leader and they will show you affection accordingly, because you are their provider (the head honcho) as it were