What is velcro dog syndrome?
Macie Jenkins
2025-07-19 11:58:40
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A Velcro dog is a clingy dog who wants to be where you are, no matter what and no matter where. Many of these dogs follow their owners from room to room, even into the bathroom. Some breeds, like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, just naturally desire closeness. A confident Velcro dog will understand that sometimes you must leave the house, but you will be back. When you leave your home, a healthy Velcro/clingy dog quietly waits for his owner to return. If he destroys the home and/or injures himself when you’re not in his sight, it’s a problem, which is called separation anxiety. Fear, Pain, or Discomfort can also make a dog clingy, and another reason a dog might suddenly find the need to stick to you like Velcro is fear or an unsettling household change. Dogs like routine, and any time that routine changes, it can cause him angst, and he will seek protection from you. Many rescue dogs or puppy-mill dogs, who have finally found their forever home, get anxious when they are asked to leave your side, because they are insecure and possibly fearful.