Wagging tails may be one of the main ways that dogs express affection, but there are other indicators that your pup loves you. While your furry pal might not be able to hug you directly, they may show affection by leaning on you, giving you toys or carrying around some of your most-worn possessions (or at least your socks!).
Dogs show affection through numerous signals–wagging tails or holding aloft their paw. Their body language can express how they’re feeling in various ways that range from subtle to obvious; sometimes it can be hard to gauge exactly how your pets are feeling just based on their behaviors; there are however ways of telling whether they feel safe and loved enough to return the favor.