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Why did my 5-month-old puppy ignore me while crying? Does he hate me?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 7 days old | 7.5 lbs

i was crying uncontrollably today, sobbing loudly and all that, my dog of 5 months didn't even look at me and went to play with his toys. does he hate me?? :((

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2019

I hate to hear that you are upset and I hope things settle down for you. No, Loki does not hate you. Some dogs are more in tune with their human’s emotions and some are not. They are all individuals. Also, Loki is still a puppy and this he has a short attention span and is more likely to focus on his own needs. He may become more in tune with you as he grows older. Don’t hold it against him. He’s still learning about life. I hope his is helpful and please feel free to post any further questions.

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