Why does my dog stay so close to me?
My dog is a 9 year old pomaranian/fox mix. Lately, it seems he needs to constantly sit or lay down right next to me. If he could crawl into me, he would. If I am sitting on the floor- he leans up on my side and then slides down. If I am on the couch or bed, he comes up and has to sit on my lap, trying to cuddle into my neck. Although he has always been extremely close with me - he has always followed me every where, but now it is more constant and it is like he needs to be physically on or near me. Someone mentioned dogs sense things and perhaps he senses something wrong. He has not been ill. He is still extremely youthful and playful. I cannot think of what could cause such a reaction in him. Has anyone gone through this? And what could be the cause? ... Thanks -
Why does my dog always want to sleep with me?
Remember, in the wild, the whole pack slept together, whether for warmth, sickness, mating, sleeping, etc. So its no different to sleeping with their owners. Dogs are attention seekers who need constant attention and love to feel complete Dogs need to be touched, petted, and rubbed to feel good. A Dog’s emotions change by the second and go to the extremes of the emotional spectrum Dogs hate being alone Apparently, your dog looks at you as his pack leader, he not just loves you but respects you as well....
Why does my dog always like to sleep next to me?
When he starts to get sleepy and I'm on the bed with a blanket, he lays right next to me, or near my feet on top on my legs kind of. I don't know why he does it. I'm taking care of him for my brother for a week, and he's usually in a cage to sleep. He's known me ever sense we got him, but I thought he liked my brother more and would rather not sleep near me. So, why does he do it?
Why does my dog always stand in my way in the house?
It may be that he doesn't want you to leave. It's his way of saying he doesn't want you to go or leave him on his own. I'm unsure from your question if he is doing this when you want to leave or if he's doing it even when you are home. If it's when you're home enlist a good trainer to help you with ideas on how to let the dog know being away from you is not bad. You can start this by putting him in a room and leaving the room for ten seconds. Go back and reward him. Gradually increase the time. It's possible he has separation anxiety but you haven't mentioned barking or whining as well. Look on you tube for separation anxiety, crate trainING you may find some useful training there. Always use positive reinforcement. I also recommend having a look at Susan Garrett. You should if you follow her video be able to train him to go to a mat if he's standing in your way at home. If it's when you leave then it could be separation anxiety, he's just not vocal about it if he doesn't whine or bark.
Why does my dog always come to my room to sleep and follow me?
Before i used to think it was just because my bed was comfy but he always does it, i love it i think it's great, but im just wondering why? My brothers get jealous alot because he follows me around all the time, like if im sitting on the sofa he'll sit right beside me or sit in between my legs, if i move to the other side of the sofa he'll follow, if i sit on the floor he'll follow. Most of the time he's in my room playing or beside me nearly all the time, and when we all go to sleep he always comes to my room to sleep in my room ALWAYS, like even if he's fast asleep in the living room as soon as i get up to go to my room he follows, even in the middle of the night i wake up and he's snuggling next to me, even when he was downstairs when i slept. I love it but im just wondering why he always follows and wants to sleep with me all the time, in a house where there are 5 other people to pick from?
Why does my dog follow me around and stay close me when he's sick?
Your dog obviously looks up to you as a leader of the pack aka Alpha Dog. Since he is not feeling well and has previously found love and comfort in you he is hoping that you will help make him feel well again. Why are you just asking this question and not taking the poor dog to a vet to find out what is wrong so he can get well again? It is not fair to let him stay sick and just follow you around in the hope of being comforted and cured. This is a sad story. Please do something and help your dog feel better and get well. Also give him lots of love and attention.
Why does my dog like to get right in my face?
He smells you. He can tell how long ago you ate. He can tell what it was that you ate. He can tell where you've been who you have been with by smelling your skin. He may be nearsighted and wants to "read" your face and see what your emotions are and match your mood.He might want to make close eye contact to be sure he has your total attention.He is trying to ask/tell you something. I need a drink, is it dinnertime? did you bring me a treat? He dude, I really need to pee, can we go somewhere together now?You should know his purpose just by living with him. Try asking him why. He'll probably tell/show you.Dogs, especially ones that love you will try to communicate with you. Ask what he wants. Say, do you need a drink, to go out, eat etc. He will make it very clear to you what he wants/needs. Try it. You may be surprised by his happy reaction that you "get him". Go Clifford!
Why is that my little puppy always stays very close to me, but doesn’t want me to hug or even touch her sometimes?
That's what puppies do, they follow the group around and do whatever the older dogs are doing. That's how they learn the basics of life, and the instinct to follow the group is very strong in young dogs. They become more independent as they age and begin to take on the adult roles in the pack. Then the puppies follow them, and the circle of life continues.Physical contact between members of the pack has more meaning than mere proximity. Physical contact initiated on a puppy by someone else is almost always a display of dominance. If I just walk up and put a paw on you from out of nowhere, that's an aggressive move. Your dog should allow this, but they probably won't like it. They really don't want to be your slave, and the idea that you should always be the leader of the pack isn't realistic. Your dog expects you to respond to their wishes occasionally.Most people pet dogs incorrectly. If you're towering over the dog putting your hand on top of his head, that's going to frighten them. I woke up Akira to demonstrate this. He's 13 years old and very docile, especially with me, he knows beyond any doubt that I would never hurt him, but watch this…He doesn't like that. No dog likes that. Stop doing that. Get down to their level and do this…If I could just get everyone in America to start petting dogs that way, it would be a good start. Your instinct is wrong. Dogs try to tell us that. That's why they try to move away from it.
Why does my dog follow me around the house all the time?
Dogs are not pack animals. (Update link.) And dogs certainly don't think people are other dogs. That would be a pretty nonfunctional evolution! Just consider: when the dog wants to go outside, it looks at you to open the door. It knows you can do things dogs can't do. Because you. are. not. a. dog. And it knows this.Your dog follows you because it's highly social - has a powerful emotional need for companionship - and knows that you are super-cool. You are the source of all good things in its life: food, walks, rides, treats, toys. Who knows what amazing thing will happen wherever you're going? Plus, unless you are very standoffish toward your pet, he knows that you frequently want him around anyway: often you outright call him to come see you! So he's over-fulfilling your requests: anticipating (in an admittedly self-centered way) your needs.
Why does my dog look away when I'm staring at him?
Your dog is submitting to you. In dog language, staring into a dog's eyes is dominant behavior. A dominant dog will stare back, and try to get YOU to look away, or show aggressive behavior like your other dog. However, this dog is telling you he's no threat, and that you are his leader. It's actually a good thing that he does this, because he graciously accepts your leadership and isn't trying to challenge you.