Hmm, well personally, I think it depends on the dog. I am sure Emerson and Malone BOTH love you, but they are different. Some dogs you can love, whereas others, can be your soulmate. Lots of people I know, had lots of dogs throughout their life and had one that was special. (well...of course they all are!)

I am sure Major loves me, but he never comes to me either, unless I have a biscuit. He doesn't like getting on my lap at all, and he doesn't cuddle. Sometime, if we both sit on the porch, I can get close enough to wrap my arm around him. That's it though, no farther. He used to sleep on my lap, now he can't fit, and doesn't really want to. It could be because when I was sitting he would jump on me and I'd get up and leave, so he might not want to get to close in fear of me leaving.

Do you understand what I'm trying to say? I mean, both dogs love you, but all dogs are different. Some dogs are more stubborn than others, while some don't have any 'pride'. I guess its sort of like siblings. I love my brother Michael and am always trying to make him happy. I am sure he loves me just as much, but never shows it. My sister is REALLY nice to me, and always shows me she loves me in things she does. However, I LOVE her, but don't always show it in the same way as I do Michael or she does me.