ive had him since he was 7 weeeks old, he used to have leg problems so he was always being favored, but he hasnt had that for almost a year now. and he always whines when im trying to sleep or if i dont pick him up and he always has to go everywhere with me he does not like being alone at all and when i do pick him up i cant old him liek a normal dog because he gets mad i have to cradle him and he always has to have his head laying on my chest. we have another dog i dont understand why he cant play with her sometimes shes not so needy she doesnt mind waiting for her attention.is tehre anything i can do to stop him from doing this? is this what this type of breed does? because i have a baby on the way now so he cant be wanting all this attention but i dotn want to just stop and make him feel like no one loves him..any suggestions?
2007-06-28 13:31:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
He does all these things because he CAN. You need to establish your dominance as pack leader. It will be incredibly hard for you to play the role of the "bad guy". However if you do your home will be a happier more harmonious place. Dogs want a structured pack. They accept behavior that humans push on them, such as being cradled like a baby, but are really much happier with a structured pack.
2007-06-28 13:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ben 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are letting the dog be the master. You need to say "No" and mean it. The dog will know you love it anytime you praise it. Stop going overboard. You need to act now before the baby comes and the dog gets jealous.
2007-06-28 20:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop picking him up and ignore him. My dog whined for affection for thirty minutes one time when I was sleep. She jumped on the bed and I petted her, when I stopped 3 mins. later (b/c it was 3:00am), she began to whine. I turned over and ignored her.
She never bothered me again when I was sleep unless something was wrong.
2007-06-28 20:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop babying him
you always give in to what he wants so hes gonna keep doing it
he doesnt always need to be with you
thats stupid
dont pick him up
dont always let him be with you
he will get over it
whatever you do DONT give in
2007-06-28 20:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by insanity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u kennel him? I cover my dogs kennels with sheets for quiet time, it is most effective. Maybe it is separation anxiety. You could talk to your vet about this.
2007-06-28 20:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by flwr5233 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, how sweet, such a l'il pumkin!
2007-06-28 20:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋