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I've got a family of five. Youngest is 7 and oldest is 15. Our puppy, Mei, is about 11 weeks old and has a pretty good relationship with all of us. Knows her name, comes when called to everyone.
Although, it's only me that Mei gets super excited when she sees me come home. Doesn't matter if it's all day at work or a quick run to the store. Even when I get her out of the crate from a nap. I'm talking about tail waggin, ears back, in your face kind of excitement.
If I'm home with her and the wife or kids come walking in, she is pretty much meh.
My question is, why is it just me? The training my wife and me do is pretty 50/50. Is it because I'm gone longer during the day than my wife? A couple times when I get home my wife would have her sit and try to calm her down while i stand back before approaching.
Any thoughts? Also, any tips on how she can be calmed down before I approach?
Thanks!
Although, it's only me that Mei gets super excited when she sees me come home. Doesn't matter if it's all day at work or a quick run to the store. Even when I get her out of the crate from a nap. I'm talking about tail waggin, ears back, in your face kind of excitement.
If I'm home with her and the wife or kids come walking in, she is pretty much meh.
My question is, why is it just me? The training my wife and me do is pretty 50/50. Is it because I'm gone longer during the day than my wife? A couple times when I get home my wife would have her sit and try to calm her down while i stand back before approaching.
Any thoughts? Also, any tips on how she can be calmed down before I approach?
Thanks!