How does a dog choose its favorite person?
Dogs choose their favorite people based on positive interactions and socialization they have shared in the past. Like humans, dogs are especially impressionable as their brains develop, so puppies up to 6 months old are in their key socialization period. How do you know if your dog's favorite person? Here are some ways dogs show they love or trust someone, according to veterinarians.
A dog that loves you will likely recognize your name — and be visibly excited when they hear it.