I’m a vet – here’s the five signs your dog actually trusts you

A vet has revealed five signs that your dog really trusts you – from stealing your shoe to sleeping in your bedroom.

Dr Adam Christman, who regularly shares pet advice with his one million followers on TikTok, explained in a recent video how owners can tell if their furry friends trust them.

The New Jersey-based vet said that learning their owner’s routine, stealing their garments and making eye contact are all ways in which a dog confirms their trust in their loved ones.

Revealing the five indications, Dr Christman said in his clip: ‘Number one, they learn your routine. When to feed them, when to walk them, when to go to bed, because once your routine is set, they’ll trust that you hold up your end of the arrangement.

‘Number two, and this is a thing. They take your shoe. It’s been said they do it out of enduring reasons.

‘Number three is you understand their body language. Do they lean into you or lean away but you respect their boundaries? The more you read their body language, the more they’re going to trust you,’ insisted the vet.

He continued: ‘Number four, do they sleep in the room with you or in the bed with you? Consider it a gift. They sleep where they feel safe and trusted.

‘Number five is the eye contact. One of the ways dogs bond with you is through eye contact. It helps create trust.’

Speaking to Newsweek, Dr Christman revealed how a dog stealing your shoes or clothes is actually ‘very sweet’.

The New Jersey-based vet said that learning their owner’s routine, stealing their garments and making eye contact are all ways in which a dog confirms their trust in their loved ones

Reaction: Social media users were quick to comment on the vet’s clip, with one writing: ‘Love you and your content!! And the dogs, of course!’

He also revealed how a dog sleeping in the same room as their owner ‘helps minimise fear, anxiety and stress’ for the pet. 

Social media users were quick to comment on the vet’s clip, with one writing: ‘Love you and your content!! And the dogs, of course!’

Another said: ‘My dog has learnt my routine so well that he puts pressure on me to follow it. That’s the downside.’