{"id":2491,"date":"2022-02-19T13:14:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T13:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2022-05-28T13:27:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T13:27:33","slug":"can-american-bulldogs-be-attached-to-their-owner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/can-american-bulldogs-be-attached-to-their-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"Can American Bulldogs Be Attached to Their Owner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Friendly, energetic, confident, and gentle \u2014 these are only a few of the personality traits that describe an American Bulldog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This powerful, intelligent breed loves nothing more than to be near their family, whether it\u2019s playing, cuddling, or just lying at their feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Can American Bulldogs Be Attached to Their Owner?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>American Bulldogs can become attached to their owner and family. These dogs are fiercely loyal, protective, and loving, all of which leads them to build tight bonds with their families, whom they view as their \u201cpack.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll outline the bond between canines and humans. Then, I\u2019ll explore the traits of the American Bulldog and how they contribute to the breed\u2019s ability to form close, loving bonds with their families. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canine-and-human-bonds\">Canine and Human Bonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0065296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">canine study<\/a> supported by the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Vienna, dogs \u2014 all domesticated breeds, including American Bulldogs \u2014 form bonds with humans much like infants and children form relationships with their caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The study concluded that this behavior results from the \u201csecure base effect.\u201d Essentially, canines become close to and familiar with their owners. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thus, they feel safe enough to explore their environment when their \u201csafe base\u201d is around. This is incredibly similar to the way children interact with their parents or caregivers \u2014 and it\u2019s how we form bonds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secure base effect is evidenced by the dogs\u2019 behavior during the study. When the dogs\u2019 owners were present, the canines spent more time interacting with the unfamiliar toys nearby. However, when the owners left the room, the dogs spent far less time engaging with the toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers believe that the dogs didn\u2019t feel comfortable interacting with their environment because its owner wasn\u2019t there as a \u201csecure base.\u201d Additionally, some of the dogs showed attachment behaviors by jumping or scratching on the door after their owner left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canine-and-canine-bonds\">Canine and Canine Bonds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30837560\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peer-reviewed study<\/a> published by Science Reports, researchers found that even in strong canine\/canine relationships, dogs still refer to their humans. This perhaps indicates that humans and dogs can form stronger bonds than dogs can form with their own species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-in-all, these studies conclude that dogs and humans can, indeed, form close relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Therefore, it\u2019s feasible to say that, <em>yes,<\/em> American Bulldogs can become attached to their owners.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"american-bulldogs-understand-pack-hierarchy\">American Bulldogs Understand Pack Hierarchy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bulldog-2-years-old-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2 years old american bulldog\" class=\"wp-image-2556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bulldog-2-years-old-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bulldog-2-years-old-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bulldog-2-years-old-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bulldog-2-years-old.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all domesticated (and wild) canines, American Bulldogs are pack animals. This means that they\u2019re naturally social creatures that live, hunt, sleep, and play in groups. Many scientists and animal experts believe that canines form packs for survival \u2014 which brings about the old adage, \u201cThere\u2019s strength in numbers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve domesticated dogs and have brought them into our homes, we\u2019ve essentially become their \u201cpack.\u201d Many dog experts believe that the pack mentality and social hierarchy of their ancestors are what leads dogs to remain loyal to their humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what does that mean for human and dog relationships? Well, it means that your American Bulldog doesn\u2019t love to play tug-of-war with you \u2014 it means that he believes his loyalty to his pack will keep him alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"becoming-the-alpha\">Becoming The \u201cAlpha\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you attend obedience training, watch dog training shows, or read training books, you\u2019ve probably heard the experts mention \u201cbecoming the alpha,\u201d or \u201cbe the dog\u2019s master.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In canine <a href=\"https:\/\/animaldiversity.org\/site\/accounts\/information\/Canis_lupus_familiaris.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social pack hierarchies<\/a>, there is a \u201cleader.\u201d This is considered the \u201calpha\u201d of the group. The alpha is the dog that leads the pack \u2014 the others follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As humans, we don\u2019t typically participate in these social hierarchies in the way that dogs and wolves do. However, it\u2019s still important for us to establish this chain of command to help our dogs understand and recognize where they stand within the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, you\u2019ll need to establish those hierarchies early on to show your dog that <em>you\u2019re <\/em>the boss and what you say goes. A calm, yet assertive owner can establish themselves as the leader so that the dog respects them and follows their commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-establishing-social-structure-important-when-training-an-american-bulldog\">Why Is Establishing Social Structure Important When Training an American Bulldog?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Establishing a social structure when training an American Bulldog teaches the dog its place within the family. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without structure, an American Bulldog \u2014 already willful and assertive \u2014 will assume the position, and may display unwanted dominant traits, such as biting, barking, and ignoring commands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs understand \u201cpack hierarchy\u201d and, therefore, require a strong, confident owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dog who believes itself to be the head of the pack will not take commands from subordinates \u2014 and unless you establish yourself as the leader early on, that\u2019s exactly how your American Bulldog will view you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a strong leader, the American Bulldog will recognize its place within the pack. This allows the dog to develop strong, healthy bonds instead of becoming <a href=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/are-american-bulldogs-dangerous\/\">dangerously<\/a> headstrong and demanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"american-bulldogs-are-naturally-protective\">American Bulldogs Are Naturally Protective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/white-american-bulldog-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"white american bulldog\" class=\"wp-image-2555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/white-american-bulldog-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/white-american-bulldog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/white-american-bulldog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/white-american-bulldog.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bulldogs have a rather tough history. During the 17th century, these athletic canines were used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cesarsway.com\/the-history-of-bulldogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bull-baiting<\/a>, a cruel sport that involved putting dogs into a ring with bulls with the purpose of fighting. Spectators would wager bets on who would win.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, the savage sport was outlawed in 1835. Once these strong dogs were no longer allowed to enter the ring, they were bred to be kinder, gentler, and more relaxed than their bull-baiting predecessors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, however, American Bulldogs came to the United States <em>before <\/em>the original bulldog breed was selectively bred to change its size. As a result, American Bulldogs have retained the strength and proportions of their ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their intimidating demeanor is enough to ward off would-be intruders \u2014 and if it doesn\u2019t, they\u2019re always ready and willing to protect. These tough, determined dogs pose impressive stamina and strength, and they\u2019ll protect their family at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-nanny-dog\">The \u201cNanny Dog\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s their love for their people that make them such effective protectors and guardians. In fact, American Bulldogs have been nicknamed the \u201cnanny dog,\u201d because they\u2019re so adamant about keeping watch over their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These companionable canines are highly emotional and the strong bonds that they form are evident in the way that they interact with their owners. In fact, American Bulldogs are often mentioned in the media due to their heroic acts towards family members. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often attributed to their intense willingness to protect those that they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the owner of an extra-large American Bully, I know first-hand that these cuddly canines develop strong bonds with people. In fact, they usually have a \u201cfavorite\u201d person with whom they bond and protect more heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, with that urge to protect comes the willingness to fight. This is why it\u2019s incredibly important to train and socialize your American Bulldog early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training-an-american-bulldog\">Training an American Bulldog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/funny-american-bulldog-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"funny american bulldog\" class=\"wp-image-2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/funny-american-bulldog-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/funny-american-bulldog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/funny-american-bulldog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/funny-american-bulldog.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During their puppy years, American Bulldogs are often stubborn and willful. In other words, they\u2019re instinctively dominant \u2014 and as we\u2019ve mentioned, they require an owner that\u2019s confident, calm, and in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s <em>so <\/em>important to train and socialize an American Bulldog early on. While it might seem cute to watch a puppy bark at other animals or strangers that approach you, this protective instinct could easily translate to aggression as the dog ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, American Bulldogs aren\u2019t always aware of their size and strength. Their body is similar to a fist \u2014 firm and powerful \u2014 and could easily knock down an unsuspecting child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you must train your American Bulldog <em>not <\/em>to jump on people, and to respond to your every command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It might be cute to watch a puppy greet guests by jumping on them, but as the dog grows, it becomes more of a liability, so train these behaviors out as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, an American Bulldog is a working breed. They possess impressive stamina and strength and do best in a home with an active family that provides adequate exercise for the cuddly canine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the American Bulldog\u2019s loyalty and willingness to protect their people, it\u2019s plausible to suggest that these canines become attached to their owners and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Interestingly, establishing dominance early on could potentially lead to an even stronger bond with your furry friend. This way, it knows who<em> <\/em>is in charge, and where it stands in the pack hierarchy, an element that\u2019s very important in the life of canines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friendly, energetic, confident, and gentle \u2014 these are only a few of the personality traits that describe an American Bulldog. This powerful, intelligent breed loves nothing more than to be near their family, whether it\u2019s playing, cuddling, or just lying at their feet. You may be wondering: Can American Bulldogs Be Attached to Their Owner? 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