18. “Your Phone Makes Me Jealous”
Be honest. How often do you look at your dog versus your phone when you are home? Your dog has noticed. Studies show dogs whose owners spend more time on screens display more attention-seeking behaviors — barking, nudging, even acting out.
They are not being dramatic. They are competing with a glowing rectangle for your attention. The fix is simple — put the phone down for ten minutes a day. Eye contact. Petting. Talking. No scrolling. And to them, it is everything. Speaking of where they want to be.