My 9 month old male Berner likes to sit on everyone, including my 8 yr. old Golden Ret. Both my dogs are boys and get along very well. My Berner will also "clean" my Golden when he comes in from going outside. I tell him "NO" and he will walk away and leave him (my Golden) alone. Does anyone know why he does this? He's like a mother hen. He'll even lick my Golden's face,ears,arm pits (if my Golden is laying down)He also will come over to you if your sitting or standing and just block you (as if he doesn't want you to move) with his hips/rump. Is this a guarding/protection thing? Or him just being a puppy? This is my first Berner and he is so different from my Golden Ret.but he's soooo awesome!
2006-12-21 11:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by barb71 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a male Berner (his is just over a year old) and he is the same way. I think that he feels that he is taking care of all of my other dogs, but I do not know. He has been doing it ever since he turned about 6 months old.
I also have a friend of mine that has a 4 year old Berner and he does it too, but not as much. He mainly does that to her Saint Bernard when she has been around someone new.
Maybe it is just a male Berner thing?
By the way, they are really awesome dogs. Mine is currently working on his Therapy dog certification. The only bad thing about the breed is there shedding, but that isn't even too bad. I love mine so much!
2006-12-21 11:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AWWW!!! That is so cute! I really think he fits into your family perfectly, I wouldn't worry about it. =0)
2006-12-21 11:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's trying to herd you and your family. You are his flock. They were breed to protect and herd their flocks.
2006-12-21 11:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by MindyCindyLindy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋