I have a 12-week old male dachshund who "steals" my stuff (shirts, shoes, bras, etc.) and builds "nests". When I take the stuff back and put it away, he goes and gathers different stuff and starts a new nest. He's not aggressive - he doesn't care if you take it away - he'll just start over. Is this normal?
2006-09-02 16:52:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's a male doxie for you!!! Mine, even though he's neutered, still steals my clothing (right out of the basket). It's more of a scent thing than a nesting thing, especially if you are the main caregiver. He will steal my husband's dirty clothes too, but not nearly as much as mine. It is embarrassing when he steals my underwear though (his favorite!). Think of it as a positive thing, he trusts and loves you enough to want to be with your scent all the time. Remember also that doxies are burrowers. They love to burrow under covers on your bed (does he sleep with you?) or afghans on the couch. That's the way they are! (And they don't always care what you think!!) Dachshunds are a very different breed of dog-if this is your first one, "Dachshunds for Dummies" is a very valuable resource book and well worth the cost. Good luck with the housebreaking (I have 3 doxies) and learn to enjoy their idiosyncrasies. Yes, this is normal! Oh, my dogs have beds in every room but he still does it!
2006-09-02 17:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiepie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 10 yr old dachshund who loves to burrow - under the covers in bed, in pillow cases, and yes in piles of clothes. Dachshund's are natural hunters; historically their long snout and body made them perfect to hunt for badgers in deep holes. As such, they are biologically inclined to seek a warm and dark enclosure in which to burrow and snuggle up. It's totally normal and you should not be concerned at all. However, if you don't want your new puppy stealing all your clothes you might consider getting him a bed of his own, a plush dog house type bed with a roof. My Lil One loves it and she's less inclined to steal my clothes since. Good luck and congrats on the new pup!!
2006-09-03 00:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by leslie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How cute. I think he takes comfort from you being his new mother and just wants to have you close. He is still only a baby and has been taken from the comfort of his natural mother and syblings. Poor thing.
2006-09-02 23:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sue W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'M NOT SURE BUT, I HAD A MALE POODLE THAT DID STUFF LIKE THAT. I GAVE HIM A BASKET AND HE CONFINED HIS NESTING TO THE BASKET. WICKER WITH PILLOW AND BLANKET TO HIDE HIS GOODIES UNDER. HE KEPT HIS STASH UNDER HIS FILLERS IN HIS NEST. HE EVEN PUT STUFFED LITTLE POUND PUPPIES IN IT. HE ALSO LIKED A LITTLE SMALL DIXIE CUP THAT HE CARRIED IN HIS MOUTH TO HIS NEST WITH SNACK FOOD HE STASHED ON THE IN SIDE OF HIS NEST. HE LOVED TO GET MY SOCKS. COULDN'T WAIT FOR ME TO TAKE THEM OFF. CUTE ISN'T IT. THE DIXIE CUP WAS REALLY CUTE TO SEE HIM CARRY IN MOUTH TO HIS BED OR NEST. ALL THAT SCRATCHING AND FLUFFING AND REARRANGING. I THINK HE WAS CATHOLIC. NO OFFENSE..HE JUST LIKED STUFF A CERTAIN WAY. HE ALSO MISSES YOU WHEN YOU HAVE TO LEAVE SO HE LIKES YOUR SMELL VERY MUCH ITS A SECURITY FOR HIM YOUR HIS GIRL.
2006-09-03 00:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by someones sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, since my boyfriend always misses the hamper, the clothes in our closet gets into a "nest" our little weiner loves to nap there. he also loves to burrow into the covers while we are sleeping, so yes it is normal for your doxie, they like to be comfy!! (sooo cute!!)
2006-09-03 00:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by francheska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal behavior. A lot of dogs are "pack rats". They will take their toys and their owner's possessions to their own private space.
2006-09-03 00:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal your puppy is just trying to build a little home.Cute
2006-09-02 23:55:05 · answer #7 · answered by Hello :] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my hot dog doggie follows me around house no matter what, waits for me to get out of shower, when i leave he waits by door and looks out window for me to come home, they are very faithful, i think he wants to smell u, damn you now i wanna get another puppy.
2006-09-02 23:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but it sounds like a fun dog.
2006-09-02 23:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by what the heck? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They always do that, for comfort and also to feel you close, especially when you are not at home.
2006-09-02 23:58:50 · answer #10 · answered by daisy3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋