If you have a routine of going for a walk with the dog, giving it food at a particular time, washing and playing with it, it will bond more with you. Your husband might be very busy or working away from the family.Įven if he is the owner of the dog, it will not feel much affection to him, as compared to you, who is always near it. Just like a human being, bonding increases some level of trust and love. Until it gains some level of trust to your husband, it will continue following you. They feel like the new member can harm them. Mostly, dogs feel insecure if there is a new family member. If by the time you got married, you owned a dog, then the dog might not be familiar with your husband. If your husband is well built and speaks in a deeper voice, your dog is likely to feel some level of intimidation.ĭog’s prefers to stick to female adults since they are more welcoming and friendly. Since he is a social animal, he associates well with someone friendly towards him. If your husband is hostile towards the dog either by shouting or beating him, the dog will not be comfortable around him. The dog can sense aggressiveness towards you.Įven if he has been following your husband, he will stop and start following you more.
If your dog realizes that your husband is hostile towards you, either by beating or shouting at you, he is likely to take sides. I consulted a dog specialist and here is a list of the possible reasons: 1). Sometime you will realize that the dog has a preference.įor quite some time, I have been wondering why my dog keeps on following me and not my husband. The dog also feels it has a responsibility of helping you “patrol.” If the dog has a lot of energy within him, he might want to discharge it by walking around with you.
It could have some boredom and want to have some company.
It could also be insecure, sick, or anxious. Since the dog is so curious and social, it will accompany you to understand you more.