he also makes a funny noise, after he has finish he drops it and goes to sleep. i have never seen any thing like it, he is 6 yrs old and we had him from a friend 6 months ago and he has settled realy well with our other 3 dogs, its always the same teddy and only at night. any one know why he does this
2006-11-27 06:31:23 · 20 answers · asked by may day 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That is so cute! Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to go out and adopt a dog. Is he a labrador or golden retriever? I know those dogs love cuddle toys.
2006-11-27 06:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah - so sweet. Definately a comfort thing. We have a rescue dog (had him from 10 weeks & he's now 1 year). His mum died in pup birth & he was bottle fed so he has a "sucky triangle" that he only uses at night & will hold it carefully between his paws & suck away looking very contented. My husband calls it his "furry tit"! I had to buy a second one so that he has one to use & one in the wash as it gets full of dog goo. I imagine he's going to do this for life but I don't mind. You might need to back up with a spare Ted for when this one gets sucked to death.
2006-11-27 14:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its a comfort thing. Perhaps he feels safe by sucking the teddy, just like children do with their thumbs or by hugging a soft toy.
It sounds pretty cool, a good conversation starter, a good talking point, and a unique feature of your pet that you can always be proud of :)
2006-11-27 14:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year old Bullmastiff does the same thing with a soft rugby ball I think it's like a comforter. He sucks it really loud with his eyes closed and then goes to sleep cute no he's 10 stone with bad breath.
2006-11-27 14:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by MANC & PROUD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First ask your friend if the dog has done this for its whole life.
If he has:
Dogs are pack animals, and very social. They need to become somewhat emotionally attached to their family, whether human or canine.
When puppies are taken from their mothers, and are not allowed to bond with their owner, or are shuffled from owner to owner, they are traumatized and can become insecure.
The behavior your dog displays is that of a puppy who wants to nurse for emotional comfort, maybe because he left mum too early in life.
2006-11-27 14:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Sharebear99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Girlfriend has a Pomeranian that does the same thing. Her theory (My girlfriends, not the dog) is that she (the dog, not the girlfriend) was weened at too early of an age. The dog likes a particular stuffed toy to do this to.
2006-11-27 14:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my dogs does this too, except he likes to suck on a blanket. He will not go to sleet unless he does this. It's almost like a baby. I've had him for 5 years and he does this everynight.
Also, he does this throughout the day as he naps.
My family and I are used to it. it's just a weird habit, I guess.
2006-11-27 14:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cocker does the same with a little pink teddy she has got, she likes to carry it around with her and places it wear she sleeps. We thought it was strange at first because it was the only thing she would not chew. It is definitely a comfort factor an my friend told me they do that when they feel broody. Maybe Males can feel broody. Whatever it is, it is ssssooooo cute!!!
2006-11-27 16:20:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the teddy is his security blanket this is the equal to a person who still has a nervous habit that gives them security try spending more time working with him but for crying out loud don't lose his teddy you won't get a moments peace
2006-11-27 14:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my other dog did that with his blanket, the dog is sucking the teddy for comfort. Its his comfort teddy without it you'll find he wont settle
2006-11-27 14:37:38 · answer #10 · answered by shelz042000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋