This follows a dog owner's inquiry on Reddit: "What are some signs your dog is truly bonded to you? A statement explains: "People love their dogs and often wonder if their dogs love them back. The experts highlight that gentle eye contact, enthusiastic tail wagging, choosing to rest close to you, enthusiastic welcomes and plenty of affectionate licks are all clear indicators of devotion. Discussing eye contact further, a statement explains: "Eye contact can mean many things, but strong eye contact or staring is uncomfortable for dogs. "When your dog looks at you with soft, relaxed eye contact, that means they trust you.