Why won't my puppy cuddle or let me hold her? Does she love me?

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How do you know if a puppy loves you. I think Nova doesn't love me at all. She does wag her tail, lick me and jump when I am home but She doesn't like to cuddle or sleep with me on my bed, she will go and sleep in crate. She doesn't like to be held even for a second and will growl and bite. She only nice to me when I have treats in hand. Please tell me it's because she is puppy and will be better as she grows. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 3 months and 23 days old | 54.3 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It is very unnatural for pets to be held like we hold human babies. Some pets just are not as affectionate as we would like. Some dogs will grow used to your ways of showing affection and will tolerate it, but think of how momma dogs show affection to puppies - through care, licking (petting is our equivalent), playing, and feeding. No momma dog actually wraps her arm around her puppy to hold her! It is good that Nova loves to sleep in her crate. She has chosen this as her safe and cozy haven. Dogs that feel safe in a crate are easier to potty train and have a safe way to remove themselves from situations when they are uncomfortable. She has chosen where she is most comfortable sleeping, and you should respect that boundary. I would recommend trying other ways to bond, such as play time, going for walks, and obedience training. Once basic obedience commands are learned, Nova can work on learning fun tricks! Teaching a dog new skills is great mental and physical stimulation that will create a deep bond between the two of you.

Why won't my puppy cuddle or let me hold her? Does she love me?

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