Why does my puppy get more excited for new people than for me?

What a cute puppy! Don't worry too much, dogs show affection in different ways. It could simply be a case that the pup sees you all the time but gets really excited because she doesn't see your girlfriend as often. Also dogs are very hierarchical so the pup may see you as the alpha, more of a boss figure. Whereas your girlfriend could be viewed more as a friend.

This is all very normal excited behavior. She just loves you and is trying to tell you. It is also very normal for dogs to pee when they get excited to se their owners. Give her a big hug and enjoy all the love she is giving you!

Congratulations on your new puppy Callie! Things that can make Callie bond with you more are things like feeding her. Dogs bond well with the person who gives them their meals. Also playing with her, taking her for walks, training sessions with her...all the one on one attention will help. Your gender does not make an impact on your new baby! You may also see her preference switches periodically! Please reach out again if you have any further questions!

Pets create different bonds with people. It’s possible Hazel associates you with play time so she gets more hyper and acts out when she becomes bored or frustrated. She is still a puppy and high activity is normal. Try to give her consistent and structured exercise everyday. Maybe that happens when you get home so that Hazel has a immediate outlet for the energy and when she gets home, she will be more calm. You can also try to redirect her energy into a training session. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Your puppy is still young and has a lot to learn. You need to work with her on potty training (consider crate training), socialization, and basic commands like sit/stay/come. Take her on walks frequently to help her energy level. All of these things will help foster and grow your relationship with her. Let her know that it is not appropriate to bite or growl by correcting her and then ignoring her after she does it. Some dogs have a more independent personality and she may be one of those dogs. But if you continue to work with her I'm sure you two will have a great relationship some day soon.

Great news that Sky is so friendly with new people! Dogs will have favourites in the same way that we will and there is very little you can do to discourage this. Try to spend quality time playing with her and doing some reward training and this may help to refocus her attentions!

It is very unnatural for pets to be held like we hold human babies. Some pets just are not as affectionate as we would like. Some dogs will grow used to your ways of showing affection and will tolerate it, but think of how momma dogs show affection to puppies - through care, licking (petting is our equivalent), playing, and feeding. No momma dog actually wraps her arm around her puppy to hold her! It is good that Nova loves to sleep in her crate. She has chosen this as her safe and cozy haven. Dogs that feel safe in a crate are easier to potty train and have a safe way to remove themselves from situations when they are uncomfortable. She has chosen where she is most comfortable sleeping, and you should respect that boundary. I would recommend trying other ways to bond, such as play time, going for walks, and obedience training. Once basic obedience commands are learned, Nova can work on learning fun tricks! Teaching a dog new skills is great mental and physical stimulation that will create a deep bond between the two of you.