3. They’re imprinted on you.
Dogs tend to pick a favorite human to follow around. If you’ve had your dog since they were a puppy, it’s likely that they’ve imprinted on you or someone in your home. If so, they’ll probably follow you around everywhere you go, because you’re their leader.[3]
- If your dog has imprinted on someone else in the home but they’re not around, your dog might be following you as their leader until the other person gets home.
4. You’ve been rewarding their behavior.
Your dog might know they get pets or treats in the bathroom. It’s hard to notice at first, but you might be creating a pattern of behavior for your dog. Do you often pet them and talk sweetly to them while you’re on the toilet? Or, maybe you give them a treat whenever you’re done on the porcelain throne. If so, your dog is probably waiting for their reward.
- This behavior isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you don’t mind their company. However, if you’d like to break the cycle, you can gently redirect them to a different room while you’re using the facilities.
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