🐕 Dog Behavior San Jose, California
Rescued Golden Retriever mix bonds with his new owner by sleeping on her shirt every night
San Jose Today
Local news · 10h ago
Duke arrived at his new home anxious and shaking. Within a week, he had claimed his owner's worn t-shirt as his bed — a behavior animal behaviorists say signals deep trust.
Scent-based bonding is well-documented in dogs with traumatic backgrounds. Duke's owner now keeps a 'rotation' of shirts in his crate. Veterinarians recommend this for any newly adopted nervous dog.
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