Or just because you feed him?

Dogs dont have the mental capacity to see us for "who we are". A dog see's you as master. If your nice to him, he'll be nice to you.

[wishbone]

Our dog was came from a good owner but had to give him up. He still he is, enjoying what he was, up to as lazy or as thoughtful/cheerful he was and we always bless him. He's more obedient and friendly now maybe because we had more attentions from us. Now the answer to your question is, it's depend on the owner. Pittbulls can be as friendly as they are as well as Lab can be harmful as they are, depending on their owners.

SwayRaines has a point...
All I know is that dog is the most honest among animals...
Anyway, IMO my dog loves me so much...
I know that he loves me unconditionally...

[lil mutt]

dogs reciprocates what you show them...

Originally Posted by Lyka_01

SwayRaines has a point...
All I know is that dog is the most honest among animals...
Anyway, IMO my dog loves me so much...
I know that he loves me unconditionally...

Oh and to add. A dog doesnt have the mental capacity to see us as fat/skinny, good/bad, nice to others or mean to others. There have been plenty of cases where BAD people own dogs. They might be mean to other people but are nice to their dogs. The dog loves the owner anyway.

Dogs are animals that love to please their owners. I've seen abused dogs who still try and get affection from its abusive owners.

of course! im a very loving owner of my dog

its goto be for who you are, although they love you more when you feed them!!

The fact that I have owned dogs that would go off their food because I had to drop them off to a boarding facility or to a friend makes me think that there is so much more than food when it comes to a dog/owners relationship.
Actually, my mom always tells me the story of my uncle's dog that refused to eat when he had to leave Italy for the States when the big immigration waves took place many years ago. He ended up dying from mourning his owner no matter how much my grandma tried to encourage him to eat and give him love.

However, I must admit I was slightly upset when my hubby used to feed our dogs and when I cam home they just looked at me one second and finished gulping down their food, lol!
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If you love your dog, i'm sure it will love you back.

I've never seen a dog which don't love its owner.

I guess both..but if youre the one who really cares and train your pet im sure that even if your miles away your pet will recognize your scent.

[diamond5592]

Of course my dog loves me for who I am. She is there at the door and greets me when I come home. She is sleeping by my side when I do my homework. She follows me wherever I go. I love her for who she is and she loves me for who I am- No matter how I look- she still loves me <3

Zoe loves me for all I do for her and the feeling is mutual!

before perhaps i would like to say just because i feed them. but now i gradully dogs have love. all of you can see from their eyesight:kinda sensitive and hopeful. so i do believe dogs love who you are but not just for food.

Originally Posted by maltipoo

If you love your dog, i'm sure it will love you back.

I've never seen a dog which don't love its owner.

It is reported that a dog rescued his owner in the earthquake.

Originally Posted by lassie123

I guess both..but if youre the one who really cares and train your pet im sure that even if your miles away your pet will recognize your scent.

What you say is evidenced in many cases.

I believe dogs love their owners no matter what.

When I was little we had 2 saint bernards ( excuse the spelling). One was the mother misty and one was her son Andy. we lost misty due to a broken heart when we went to florida for a vacation. The care taker called and said she wasn't doing well. And later when my parents called the vet , the vet had said she died of a broken heart. she was deeply saddened.

two years later my brother left for the service and since andy and him were always together. We lost him the same way as misty a broken heart.

Now I know when I go shopping and come home gizzy is so wound up and excited that I must let her out the door to greet her as she will piddle some. so we greet outside. she gets her tummy rubbed and then inside we go and all is good. even when she snoops in the bags looking for a new squeeker that isn't there.

Timber follows me through the house like he will be lost if I am not beside him.

I truly believe you will get out of a dog what you put in a dog.

I don't believe a dog likes/loves you for food. I think he likes/loves us for everything we do for them. Feeding, training,exercise,playtime,snuggle time,etc.

Not to humanize dogs ,but they are like kids. The more time and effort you put in them the better they turn out. Of course this is my opinion and what I have observed from having 2 kids and many animals.

My Kelly recognises me very well. It accepts all my acts with it without any problems and obeys me very well.

[AuntieDale]

Some funny & inspiring replies here! Thought I'd join & say that I get SO much happiness from my dog, and I know he feels the same way...that thumping tail whenever I walk into a room, that look he gives me on the rare occasion I go somewhere without him...I also know he'll do anything for food!

Here's a quote from my calendar this month: "A dog naps so much because it loves so hard"

[DoggieVogue]

Originally Posted by timber&gizzy

I truly believe you will get out of a dog what you put in a dog.

I don't believe a dog likes/loves you for food. I think he likes/loves us for everything we do for them. Feeding, training,exercise,playtime,snuggle time,etc.

Not to humanize dogs ,but they are like kids. The more time and effort you put in them the better they turn out. Of course this is my opinion and what I have observed from having 2 kids and many animals.

I fully agree.