He has this woolen blanket with which he never plays but can’t go to bed without it. I know it’s great for a dog to have something of that sort to “call his own” so that he’ll always know that “home is where blanket is”. The thing that I am puzzled about is this: When he wants to sleep he takes the blanket and starts sucking it, he even presses it gently with his front paw like, I guess he would do to his mother to get the milk going. This goes on for 15-30 min and than he falls asleep, sometimes with blanket still in his mouth. We got him when he was about a month, he got the blanket when he was 3-4 months, started doing ‘he thing’ as soon as he got it. He is now 1y3moths and is STILL doing it! This sort of relationship he has only with a blanket, although he also has a pillow and a mattress for sleeping. So, not that I mind, but it’s weird, so is it normal? Should I worry?
2006-09-09 23:31:18 · 8 answers · asked by Miia P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not to worry! Dogs are more human like than we think. Your dogs attraction, sso to speak, to his blanket, is more like a security thing, just like his mother protected him, and kept him warm, so does his blanket. Think about it, didn't you have a favorite blanket, or stuffed animal that you dragged with you wherever you went as a child?! Same thing for rover!! Hope this helps!!!
2006-09-09 23:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by tiggerpat66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Dachsund that has odd sleeping habits, as well. The only thing that I think you should be concerned about is the condition of the blanket - you want to make absolutely sure that it's not so threadbare or worn that there's any possibility of the material coming off of the blanket and lodging in his throat at night.
Just keep an eye on the blankie, and when the time comes, discard it to help keep your doggie safe.
2006-09-09 23:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by Nix . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for a dog to become attached to someone, or sometimes even to something.
My beagle doesn't have any rituals before she sleeps but she does act like a cat whenever we have dinner; she would rub her body against our legs and lightly hit our legs using her tail, telling us to feed her. Which is sort of weird especially for visitors. She also used to have this rubber bone where she'd bring with her everywhere she goes, even outdoors. But it only lasted for a while cos we got rid of it, we don't want her to become accustomed to bad habits and she turned out fine anyway.
If your dog isn't too obsessed with the blanket yet, then I think it's okay to throw it away. But if he can't live without it, (he might get depressed) then you have no choice but to let him have it for the rest of him life. Then just clean the blanket every now and then to avoid him getting sick.
2006-09-09 23:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by michelle.c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your dog he's just got a security blanket to help him sleep.Just keep it washed good and watch for frayed edges.He's not weird he's unique.
2006-09-10 01:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by jean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its normal. Your dog was very young when you got it and probably not ready to leave the mother. so it developed its own security icon. dont ever take that away from your dog. dont ever use it as a punishement or you could hurt the dog severely. i think its sweet.
2006-09-09 23:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by beachrocker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't worry. It is probably a sense of comfort to him. Most like a kid who is comforted by his "bankie". Make sure that it doesn't get too tattered, so that he eats it in his sleep. How sweet.
2006-09-10 00:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely normal. Every dog is different, and mine tends to take a small stuffed rabbit everywhere he goes. :)
2006-09-09 23:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dark|Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is his security blanket, its OK.
2006-09-09 23:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋