Dog psychology question

[lozzles]

Just one of those would love to understand how her brain works type of questions. Poodle cross Labrador, mainly poodle. She seems to be equally happy to spend time with me or my partner. But I always find it interesting that if he comes home she goes nuts barking when he's outside the door (definitely her happy excited throw a party bark reserved for favourite visitors). However when I come home not a peep! Very pleased to see me but just totally silent about it. Any guesses on why?

 

[Goldie's mum]

Telling you he's home maybe?

 

[lozzles]

Yes it's funny it's like I need to be informed but he doesn't.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Mitch does this with my OH, I rarely get the noisy welcome (squeaky lunatic) but my OH bends down, makes a big fuss, whereas I tend to ignore while I put down bags, say hello to my OH etc. Some dogs definitely prefer one person, Mitch clearly prefers him!

 

[CorvusCorax]

Probably just a different association, if he makes a huge fuss of her or if she associates his return with immediate walks/food/fun etc.

 

[lozzles]

I think essentially he's like the fun uncle. I feed her and do the daily walks. He does the epic two hour stomps with her and full days out.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I find this too. Sometimes one will bark at me but three will bark at absolutely anyone else coming across the garden but not me. They stand at the door wagging instead *smug