puppy is being annoying?

Question

My 8 month old cav king charles dog is always following me around. He will not leave anyone alone, he always wants attention and even if one of us goes out of the house for even a few minutes, he barks like anything and goes mad when we come back. He always wants to sit on someones lap and we just get really irritated, in other words, he is too clingy, is there anything i can do to get him to stop. Please

Answer 1

At 8 mths old, he should be starting on some kind of training. However, as he is heading toward having seperation anxieties, you need to take it slowly and build up gradually.

When you dont want him on your knee, very calmly replace him on the floor, do not give him attention or eye contact or use your voice if you can help it. Build up the length of time he spends 'being ignored' slowly, and dont forget, give him attention and cuddles in between, on your terms.

Start leaving him in other rooms for a few minutes at a time, but give him something to occupy him, a treat ball filled with his favourite doggy buiscuit is always a good one, or his bone, or similar. When you DO let him out, dont make a huge fuss, just very calmly tell him he has been a good boy....then try again a few hours later...build up the length of time he spends on his own.

Cavs do like lots of cuddles, but they can happily live like any other dog, you just have to patient and start gentle training now before it becomes too big a problem. Don't lose patience with him and if you think its all too much, then it might be wise to find a home for him that can give him the training and attention he needs.

Answer 2

I think you really should have researched the dog breed first. That said no matter the breed dogs are very emotional creatures. How do you act with him when you leave? The best advise given to me was to not say bye and not make a big deal when you leave or come in. Just crate him (if you don't have one, get one) for a few minutes before you leave and don't say goodbye, just treat it like business and ignore him for a few minutes before you leave. When you come home, ignore him too and don't give him attention untill he calms down. When he's calm, give him praise. I think that all dogs are capable of learning things such as this. Also keep him on a schedule of feeding and washroom breaks and he'll start to feel secure. Hope this helps...we just got a new puppy and he stopped whimpering at night and when we left after 2 days. But we also had a very good breeder who did well with socializing the puppies.

Answer 3

Description of this breed from http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/cavalierkingcharlesspaniel.htm

Did you research the personality of this breed before bringing one into your home? Looks like this human attachment is pretty normal for these dogs and they need ALOT of human attention.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger. Lively, outgoing and sportive. These fearless lively little dogs want to please. They are intelligent enough to understand what you want and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle obedience training. They are said to be naturally well behaved and get along well with other dogs and non-canine pets. Cavalier's love people and need lots of companionship to be happy. They should not be left alone all day. They are descended from hunting dogs and love to romp in the great outdoors. This breed sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept well enclosed or leashed so he does not get lost or run over by a car! They do best with older considerate children and some can be reserved with strangers. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a pleasant companion dog. It has a noteworthy sense of smell and vision and can be used in short hunts in open country. They do well in competitive obedience.

Answer 4

This breed is a companion dog. Unless there is another dog for them to spend time with, or they become more independent, it is not likely to change. Is this dog alone during the day? They are probably very lonely and need a lot of attention when around you. Think about a second dog and at least two training classes for this pup. Good luck!

Answer 5

If you can't or won't give him the love and attention that he deserves then maybe you should find a family who will and next time do a little research before you get another dog or better yet, don't get a dog because people like you don't deserve the privelage of having a dog. You would do better with a cat. Cat's don't need that much attention.

Answer 6

Why did you get a puppy if you don't want one he follows you because he likes you and wants to please you ,hes a baby still he is lonely when you leave him and excited when you all come home .You have not got the first idea of looking after your dog.You need to try to understand him and his needs that breed is the loveliest dog i had my caviler King Charles till she died at age 13 yes they can be stubborn lazy even he just wants to please you what about taking him to puppy classes you can both have fun there its you hes following so its you that should help him enjoy his life i wish i still had my lovely dog around me.I miss her very much even though i have other dogs she will always have a place in my heart.

Answer 7

You've mothered him to much when he was younger and now he's just looking the affection he normally got. Our yous bored with him already? If you don't want his attention all the time you need to ignore him when he's looking it, it will take time but he'll soon come round. He needs to learn to be more in depend, make sure he has things to occupy himself with toys chews etc. You could also try long walks tier him out a bit and he might relax more by himself.

Answer 8

myabe you shoudl have thought about the amount of love and attnetion it would need before you bought it home - they are more demanding than children so make sure you have protective sex. Maybe you should exchange the poor puppy for somehting less demanding like a teddy bear or a fish and let someone else love and adore your puppy.

Answer 9

Training a dog can be hard.Pups need time to settle and need to know when u go out your coming back.Reward him with a biscuit everytime you come back in house and leave him in longer untill he gets used to being on his own.

Answer 10

Yeah, have patience, he's the dog equivalent of a toddler. Give him time, train him to set, heel, etc.... and he'll settle down. 10 yrs from now you'll wish he had his youthful spirit back.