She is an 11 week old Sheltie-Bichon mix. She is very affectionate, playful, smart, cute and wonderful. My only beef is that I want her to be a cuddly lap dog. It seems like she doesn't really want to be held or petted very much. She likes to sleep near us but not on our lap on right next to us.
2006-07-18 05:30:58 · 27 answers · asked by LBM 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Put baloney in your underpants. The dog will smell it wafting up and will do anything to be on your lap.
2006-07-18 05:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tunasandwich 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have numerous dogs in the house that all act differently. We have a pug dog that won't leave me alone, and will sit by the bathroom door until I come out. I don't want her on my lap because she sheds so much, and her breath could knock you out. What is very unnerving, is waking up and seeing her stare at me with love in her eyes.She doesn't have a life except being by me. I just want her to sleep at night like normal dogs.
My dog is a jack-rat that will sleep with me for short times, but would rather be looking out the window. She will come to me and sit on my lap for a few minutes, then she jumps back on the window sill to watch the cats outside.
Your puppy has sheltie in it, and that is an alert herding breed. She might miss something by setting on your lap. She is also a puppy. How many human babies that can crawl or walk wants to be setting on their mom's lap, when there is so much to see and hear and get into.
This is normal behavior for your puppy and shows that she is intelligent.Be glad that she is not a shadow like our pug. She is so boring because she doesn't do anything except stare at me.
2006-07-18 05:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't make her more cuddly. If you try to cuddle with her more than she wants to, she'll actually become LESS cuddly. It's just her personality. She'll probably get somewhat more cuddly when she's older. Right now, she's busy exploring her surroundings. Give her some time.
I have a 95 pound Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy (yes, a 95 pound puppy) who thinks he is a cuddly lap dog, so count your blessings! I think the circulation in my legs is permanently compromised from him jumping in my lap whenever I sit in my recliner!
2006-07-18 05:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by zartsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pup is probably expressing her Sheltie characteristics. She will sleep near you, stay near you, etc., but she is a herd/guard dog at heart, and she will keep a perimeter around her people rather than cuddling with them. It's not unusual for some dogs to be very cuddly and others to be more aloof; I have one of each type.
2006-07-18 05:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by nickdmd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. some doggies ares like that but you should not be angry with the dog.. He can still show his love in other ways... You might try.. however... holding him.. petting him when he is being held and also brushing him when he is being held.. He might change his mind and want to go to your lap thinking he will be brushed some more
2006-07-18 05:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies are terrrible when it comes to cuddling. My 3 year old golden was the same way as a puppy. They are young and like to explore. Try tiring her out first and then putting her on your lap and petting her.
2006-07-18 05:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by run like whoa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her come around. I have a cat (grew up with dogs) and it has taken my cat about six years to begin to do that. You dog may never do that but I agree with the treat thing. Gif her treats when she is on you if that is what you want. But be consistant. If sometimes she climbs up and you don't want her up and push her off, she will get mixed signals. But then again, maybe it's just too hot for her to sit on you right now. Maybe in the winter when its cooler and she needs more heat.
2006-07-18 05:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by nabo1981 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good thing to turn any dog into a lap-dog, as it leads to them being spoilt, putting on weight adhaving health problems later on. So don't offer your dog any extra treats for cuddles. But please don't deny your dog anything either.
Take your dog for lots of walks (don't get her over tired) and perhaps learn how to teach her to do tricks, whilst giving non-food rewards when she does what you want, such as a scratch behind the ears!
2006-07-18 06:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now she is still so young. She probably would sleep with her brothers & sisters or on blankets prior to you getting her. Right now that is her comfort zone. eventually she will realize she is welcome to cuddle with you more. It may take a little while but it will happen. As a trick when she comes near you for lie down as soon as she wakes up give her a treat she will start to connect that if she is close to you when she gets up from her naps she will get a snack. I bet she'll start sleeping closer & closer even on your lap eventually
2006-07-18 06:11:09 · answer #9 · answered by ead824 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear her out playing then give water & food or a treat & lay on the couch or bed with her. Just remember puppies are energetic & playful so it may take some time.
2006-07-18 05:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by scarlet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit smothering her and she will want to be with you. Do you remember the cartoon Elmira, "I`m gonna love you, hold you, squeeze you, and lock you in a cage forever and ever" Our daughter was Elmira, and all the pets ran from her. Since we made her stop loving them to death they have turned around in attitude and now sleep with her and no longer fear her.
Stop forcing it to do something it doesn`t want to do and the dog will appreciate you more. Just like people.
2006-07-18 05:46:20 · answer #11 · answered by Gone Rogue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋