I have a pekingese thats a little over a year and a half. The last month or so he has taken to trying to suckle/ nurse on my nightgown & blanket. I stop him. He only does this to MY stuff, not my husband or daughters or even his own toys. He knows I am Alpha in the house and has to be near me at all times and has to touch me when we sleep at night. Mostly he lays on/near my feet but the past few days he has not been feeling well (allergies)and has taken to laying by head, trying to share my pillow. I have had large breed dogs all my life and have worked with training personal protection and obediance. Little dogs are kind of new to me and this behavior, while cute, is baffling. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.
2006-10-17 02:22:04 · 9 answers · asked by grapelady911 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You know this is a comfort thing like kids who suck their thumb it is just a comfort thing. Dont be worried he is fine . he just thinks your it' s mama. Good Luck and God bless.
2006-10-17 02:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, don't you think it is cute and funny.I have a female Doberman Pinscher who is almost 10 years old. I got her from her breeder when she was about three months old so I didn't take her away from her mother at too young of age,but I can't say at what age the breeder took her away from her mother. Any how, for years she has suckled on toss pillows that you would have on a couch. At start she got one off my couch and started doing that(I've never seen a dog do this before}. Now I buy toss pillows especially for her and she knows not to bother the ones on the couch. The pillows is the only thing she has ever done this to. I also have a male and female dobie that came from this female and they have never done this.Why they do this I'm not sure,but I thought maybe she was taken from her mother at too young of an age. You could try a little toss pillow and that way maybe she won't do this suckling to your personal belonging. My dog even takes her paws and needs the pillow while she suckles.Just like she was nursing on her mother. Could you imagine(the so called viscious doberman} doing this? Like I said I think it is cute and she's really not hurting anything. The pillows belongs to her.
2006-10-17 03:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a giant Schnauzer who is the same way. We got him when he was 5 weeks old and from day one, it's been me that he has to be near, and protect. It's like I'm "mommy" to him. I believe your dog is looking to you to help him feel better and feel safe right now since he is sick. My dog can pick out my socks from a pile and my towel that I had used from the ones other people in our house had used. Its really amazing how the dogs mind works and who they get most attached to. I don't know if this is anything you will be able to change. he has chosen you to be his. My dog is almost 7 years old and has always been this way...Good Luck !!!
2006-10-17 02:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four dogs (large breed), a mother and 3 of her offspring. Even though they are over a year old now, once in a while they will still try to suckle, and their mother lets them.
I think maybe your pup has decided your its mama.
2006-10-17 02:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by alis volat propriis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog follows me around all day long, shares my pillow at night and chews on my shoes whenever she can put her little paws on them. Not my husbands shoes, just mine. That's love for her and major expense for me. But what's one more ruined pair of shoes compared to love and devotion she gives me every second of every day?! Enjoy your dog's love and attention.
2006-10-17 03:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by cyndi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like he's being affectionate, but I have never had such an animal, so I don't know.
2006-10-17 03:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a yorkie who does exactly the same,as soon as i sit down he is there on my lap,doesnt bother to sit on anyone else,when i go to bed he is there on my feet or legs he is my shadow
2006-10-17 02:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally little dogs need much more attentions
lets walking him around new areas like new parks or new streets..
i wish it will be usefully...
good luck
2006-10-17 02:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by sifa_1977 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love your puppy.... Don't force him to do what you want.... Train your puppy with patience....
2006-10-17 02:29:57 · answer #9 · answered by Ramj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋