If you’ve had your Pug for a while, you may have noticed that they follow you to the bathroom, bedroom, and etc. In fact, they never leave your side. Today, we’re going to take a look at “why do Pugs follow you everywhere” and what causes this behavior.
Why Do Pugs Follow You Everywhere?
Pugs are one of the breeds that are referred to as “velcro dogs”. This breed loves their humans so much, that they want to be around their people all the time. It’s NOT unusual for this breed to bond to one person.
Dogs by nature are social creatures and they were made to live in packs.
This behavior can be cute, but it can also get annoying, especially, when you start tripping over them. In fact, this behavior can be dangerous for elderly people and has resulted in emergency room visits on several occasions.
Regardless of how you feel about this shadow-like behavior, you should have a complete understanding of why your pup does this and when you should start worrying about it.
Here are some of the common reasons that dogs cling to you and follow you around everywhere.
10 Reasons Your Pug Follows You Everywhere
Breed Traits
Pugs are predisposed to follow their owners around more than other breeds. This breed originated in China and was bred to be companion dogs for the wealthy.
It’s a DNA imprint in their genes to follow their people around everywhere.
Companionship
This small breed loves and craves human attention and was originally bred to be a lap dog. They thrive on human companionship and will be much happier when they can be around you.
Dogs are social creatures and are strongly motivated in our presence than when they are left all alone.
Motivated By Food
All dogs including Pugs are highly motivated by food, and they know that you feed them. You may notice that your Pug follows you everywhere when it’s time for them to eat.
My Pug used to follow me everywhere every evening when she knew that it was time to eat. I was always amazed at how she knew it was time to eat, even though she couldn’t tell time.
Some dogs will follow you around if they see you eating something. Their hope is that you will drop something and they will be able to lick it up off the floor.
Separation Anxiety
Pugs are prone to separation anxiety when people leave them alone. The worst thing you can do when you leave your Pug is to make a big deal about leaving them alone.
Instead, just follow your normal routine and when you leave, don’t make a big deal about leaving the house, or when you return.
Doing so will just cause your Pug to become more stressed every time they see you leave.
I know that it’s exciting to see your dog get upset