Undoubtedly, if you have or had a Shih Tzu, you know that these little beings are abundant in love. Whenever we arrive home, they greet us with joy, wagging their tails and leaping into our laps.
Therefore, you may have already noticed that your Shih Tzu spares no effort in following you, even when you go to the bathroom, as this doesn’t seem to be a great sacrifice for them.
But why do they follow us, after all?
According to researchers, Shih Tzus do this, especially when you go to the bathroom, to “protect” you. That’s right. When Shih Tzus and we are attending to our needs, we become more “vulnerable,” and your Shih Tzu simply wants to convey that he is by your side, taking care of you.
A recent study conducted with dogs undergoing magnetic resonance imaging revealed that their brains respond to certain smells and sounds, so being close to their owners is decidedly positive for them. In other words, your Shih Tzu sees you as family, and that’s why he seeks to always be by your side.
In nature, it is known that Shih Tzus follow the friendliest dogs in the pack, which is not necessarily the leader. This only proves that, in addition to loving you very much, your Shih Tzu regards you as the coolest person in the world!
For this reason, we emphasize the responsibility of treating your Shih Tzu with affection and empathy, remembering that you are everything he has!