Why does my dog ignore her previous owners after bonding with me?

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Why does my dog refuse to come when called by her original owners? My dog wasnt originally mine it was a family members dog but when i temporarily moved in i saw she wasn't really "paid" attention to to much so i stepped in and started walking her and caring for her so she became attached to me so since they couldn't care for her they gave her to me but when we visit they call her and she ignores them...why is that? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 11 months old | 5 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Pepper has bonded closely with you. Congratulation! She considers you a friend and constant companion. She has probably never bonded with her former owners in this way-and often if reintroduced to former owners we think the dog may actually fear leaving their new home. Reassure her this isn't going to happen. Praise her and pet her often in their presence. Let her stay close. She will appreciate it!

Why does my dog ignore her previous owners after bonding with me?

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