OK.... I truly love my dog and as a little puppy she followed me everywhere which was cute...But NOW when i move she moves.. everywhere a couple of times i have tripped over her...OH my...From room to room to room.... even bathroom and another thing she is always sniffing the back of my feet while iam walking....LOL oh my that cold nose in the morning is a shocker... Help ....
2006-07-07 02:18:56 · 20 answers · asked by shygirl 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
OK My sister had to do this and it really did work. While you are sitting at home, put your dog on a leash and tie her up to a chair or table. Walk away from her for a few seconds and come back. watch for her to calm down and when she does give her treats and love. Keep doing this, but everytime, go into another room longer and longer each time, and eventually, you dog will learn that its ok to be calm and not around you every second.
2006-07-07 02:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by Hillary1034 4 · 13⤊ 5⤋
Teaching her basic obedience should help with this...also, get her some toys that she loves to play with by herself, and you should have some alone time soon with no troubles. I have two shadows at my house, but I much enjoy the company. Maybe you should get her a companion too? That helped me with mine...he was lonely and now has a buddy to play with and follow around. Dogs, by nature, are pack animals, and due to the fact that you're the leader, you're going to be followed. Good Luck!
2006-07-07 09:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a dog gate so she cant follow you every where. She sounds over attached. My russell is like this, but he knows he's not allowed up stairs otherwise i would never get a break fro him.
You don't say what breed she is cause some breeds eg collie, cocker spaniel do this. She will have to learn that she can't follow you every where. It might be time to do some obedience classes with her...
2006-07-07 10:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how that feels! I have two basset hounds who will literally scratch the shower door until I come out! LoL! And since I work from home, they are used to me being here most of the time; one of them has to be sedated when I go out of town, he gets such horrible separation anxiety! Guess that's why they call them man's best friend (although I think this happens more with women!).
2006-07-07 09:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by Bunny*Run 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My blue heeler does the same thing. They are showing you respect as well as possibly showing problems with anxiety. I had to teach her that when I walk to stay out from under my feet so that I could walk without tripping over her.
2006-07-07 09:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by pacifia1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog has bonded to you. She is watching you as the source of her world (hence the sniffing of your shoes). If you can try to socialize her with others, people, dogs, cats, and areas.
Dogs are pack (group) animals and she is watching you to see what her pack leader wants done. You could maybe read up on dogs (the particular breed or type, size etc.) of your pet to see what particular personality traits they have. :)
2006-07-07 09:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by closethebox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs do this too. They are moving with the pack. This is a good thing- it shows respect for you as a leader of the pack. I don't think that you should stop your dog from following you because it is a natural behavior- it may bring with it nasty side-effects.
2006-07-07 09:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by Princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL that is so cute!! teach your dog to stay!!! play hide and seek with her!! i dont know if this would help but give it a shot!! teach your dog that its FUN to lay on her bed!! remember to train with treats (reinforcement) and not with punishments!!
2006-07-07 09:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is probably insecure and needs reassurance that you are closeby. Try using the leash for awhile each morning to keep her somewhere close to you.
2006-07-07 09:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can have separation anxiety , talk to a Vet.
Take her to an obedience school.
2006-07-07 09:21:05 · answer #10 · answered by The Hit Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋