|
Weimaraner Forum |
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Corwyn
|
Guest |
|
|
|
Our 1 1/2 year old weim Rowdy follows me everywhere, when i go to the bathroom he just sits in front of the door until I come out, when I shower and get ready in the morning and evening he sits in the middle of the bathroom on the bathmat. When I sit down on the couch he sits as close to me as possible without actually sitting on me, and he likes to put his face on my shoulder. It's all fine and cute except for a few things, when my husband and I kiss or hug he tries to jump in between us and pull us apart, when we are in bed he waits until we are asleep then plops right in between us. When my husband gets up in the morning he immediately take his place and puts his head on my pillow. When we lock him out of our room he claws and whines like crazy.
What we can't tell is who he is trying to dominate, me or my husband?
I walk him everyday for 45 minutes, we have never left him for more than 2 days, I get home at the same time everyday and he only spends about 4 hours in the kennel 3-4 days a week. We also have a doxie and they adore each other. He is not aggressive, has had a history of separation anxiety, we got him at 8 weeks.
What can I do to make this stop? |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Maddockson
|
Guest |
|
|
|
|
you have a very anxioous dog on your hands. You need to do a few things. First off, you are not being clear to him. Sometimes it is ok for him to be all over you and then suddenly it isn't. HOw can a dog understand that concept. You need to be consistent. He either is or isn't allowed to do things. As far as following you around the house constantly and his separation anxiety, you need to work in small steps on desensitizing him. If he jumps up on you are your husband when you are trying to get close, both of you need to stand up and turn your back on him until he goes into a calm submissive mode. Once he does, lather him with attention. If he gets in your face again, repeat. Separation anxiety is not a breed trait. It is a psychological issue that should be dealt with less your dog live its life in a constant state of anxiety. |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Stephanos
|
Guest |
|
|
|
Many of these things are what Weim owners consider unique to the breed and endearing qualities like the clingyness & head on the pillow, Jumping up and barking are habits and can be corrected with training. Just be careful not to break the spirit. Weims are almost human in how sensitive they are.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Faro
|
Guest |
|
|
|
|
Nah thats a weimaraner thing hes just being a typical clingy weim. I have 3 of them and they are like that to. Not much you can do to stop him though its a trait in the weimaraners. And hes clingy to you so he doesnt want anyone else near you so yeah jealousy |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Urquhart
|
Guest |
|
|
|
|
this is a dominance issue. you need keep him off of the furniture and teach him to stay so he doesnt follow you around. once he realizes he isn't top dog, he will still love you but will also respect your space. |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Corwyn
|
Guest |
|
|
|
|
get the dog off the couch. He is owning you. as why he doesn't like your husband. Get the dog out of your bed. This dominance can get more serious. |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Maddockson
|
Guest |
|
|
|
|
he wants to be loved.maybe he needs a friend.i had 2 once and they would stick together all the time.we one to the people in the apartments and the other to the cop up the street.when the one in the apartments was let out he would run to his brother up the street so i think he might be a little lonely and wanting another friend to play with but make sure its potty trained and the same gender if you don't want puppies. |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject :Is my Weimaraner being jealous, clingy or is this a dominance issue?..
2009-07-09 16:41:47
|
|
|
| Stephanos
|
Guest |
|
|
|
|
With the history of separation anxiety he's probably still got it. Also him jumping up is just bad training. All you have to do is break that habit. I would recoment talking to a trainer about how to break the habit and desensitize him to break the seperation thing. Victoria Stillwell shows how to fix a bunch of the problems that your dog has if you want to watch her show (It's me or the dog) |
|
|
|
|
Forum