06/21/2022
13 Ways Your Aussie Says “I Love You” -❤️
#1. Following Orders-
The most common and usually the first sign of affection is following your orders. Your Australian Shepherd will listen intently to your commands and try to obey them as much as it can. This sign shows that your pet trusts and respects you as the alpha.
#2. Protecting You and Your Home-
When your Aussie loves you, he or she wants to keep you safe from any real or perceived threats. As such, your dog will stand guard to protect you from anyone who might be in your home to keep intruders out.
#3. Being Nosey-
Aussies sniff around and rub their noses against people to learn about them. This nosing behavior lets you know your pet wants to know you. Your Aussie wants to know where you were, your health, and your general wellbeing. This sign of love may even indicate your pet craves your affection. Therefore, you can return the love by petting your Aussie until he or she wants to leave.
#4. Showing Vulnerability-
Taking vulnerable positions is another way to show affection for most animals, and Aussies are no different. Your Australian Shepherd will lay on its back and other signs of vulnerability in your presence as signs of love. He or she shows this vulnerability as a sign of trust and comfort in your presence as well.
#5. Physical Affection-
Because of their stubbornness, Australian shepherds decide when they want you to pet them. They will often tell you when it is time by becoming exceptionally physically affectionate. This affection can take the form of licking, placing a paw on you, or just leaning against your side. Your pet may even wag its tail while doing this.
Licking– Dogs groom each other by licking, and they typically lick when submissive. By licking you, your Aussie declares that you are a member of its pack, and it respects you.
Leaning– Leaning is a sign of trust. Your dog leans against you because it feels secure and comfortable near you.
#6. Making Eye Contact with You-
Your pet’s physical signs of affection may be coupled with him or her looking into your eyes. This phenomenon releases the bonding hormone Oxytocin in your pet. Your Aussie may want to be more physically affectionate with you because of it.
#7. Showing Excitement in Your Presence-
If your Australian Shepherd becomes extremely excited when you come home, you know he or she loves you. Your Aussie is glad to see you and that you are doing well. It also enjoys having you around. How your pet presents this excitement may vary, but it will always be there, especially after you left your pet alone for a while.
#8. Not Hiding from You-
Showing love is often as much about what you do not do as much as what you do. The same goes for your pet Australian Shepherd. Your pet can show its love for you simply by not hiding from you. This is a sign that your pet feels secure in your presence.
#9. Following You Around-
Another common comfort sign is when your Aussie follows you around. With this sign, your pet declares that being in your presence is in its best interest. As such, your dog may combine this act of affection with another, such as keeping pace with you.
#10. Keeping Pace with You-
While you can make a dog keep up with you with a leash, an Australian Shepherd will typically do it regardless of a leash. This sign is often coupled with just following you around, and it is a sign that your Aussie trusts and feels safe near you. Because of this, you will know that something is wrong if your Aussie starts lagging when unleashed.
#11. Giving You Gifts-
Gift giving is a sign of affection everyone can understand for the same reasons people give each other gifts. Your Australian Shepherd wants to make you happy and okay and give you things it thinks will help your mood. It wants you to know it cares about you and what you are going through, even if it does not understand.
#12. Wanting to Play with You-
Your Australian Shepherd just wants to play with you. Aussies are high-energy dogs that need more playtime than most other dog breeds. However, these dogs are very picky and will not play with anyone. If your pet wants you, that means it wants to have fun with you specifically.
#13. Sitting on You-
When Aussies love someone, these dogs will put in every effort to sit on them. Your pet wants to be as close to you as possible, and there is nowhere closer than in your lap. However, this behavior can become a problem as your pet grows up.
