rish Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 MinMin seems to be obsessed with my daughter. Ni is at the moment staying with us, she used to own Kreepy,but for reasons beyond her control, we took her, so now she is here and MinMin NOT Kreepy seems to be obsessed. Min will follow her in circles/walk in and out the door,scratch on her bedroom door and stalk her. She doesn’t leave her side,im rather hurt. She will take off if we call her. So does anybody know what to do here ??,One would think it would be Kreepy to follow her,but Kreepy is still “our” dog, yet Min hasn’t ever slept anywhere other than our bed,until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Rish - you seem to be having a few issues with your dogs, going by some of your threads? That's ok, although I feel that the issues could be in some ways tied in to a common cause and it might help you to arrange a one-on-one consult with a trainer/behaviourist. I do find it difficult to follow your threads at times - that's ok too except that it leaves it way open to interpretation and giving advice on that basis is not wise. That and there is much information missing. Just for one example, I don't know who "Ni" is - age etc. etc. etc. You might have mentioned her in one of your other threads, but it is somewhat laborious to go hunting through to back track that info. Edited March 9, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ni is my daughter. I have no out-standing issue's barr this 1. All other's have been solved . I"m just wondering why Min would be so attracted to another person when she has been raised by us. Do you really think that need's a trainer ? I have tidied up my "post's" as much as im able,so if it's still hard to understand i don"t know what else to do . Thank you for being so nice in your reply Rish - you seem to be having a few issues with your dogs, going by some of your threads? That's ok, although I feel that the issues could be in some ways tied in to a common cause and it might help you to arrange a one-on-one consult with a trainer/behaviourist. I do find it difficult to follow your threads at times - that's ok too except that it leaves it way open to interpretation and giving advice on that basis is not wise. That and there is much information missing. Just for one example, I don't know who "Ni" is - age etc. etc. etc. You might have mentioned her in one of your other threads, but it is somewhat laborious to go hunting through to back track that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 LOL Trish I wouldn't take it too seriously or too personally, some dogs are just like that - very interested in newcomers. I'm sure MinMin stills feels the same about you as ever, she's just interested in your daughter because your daughter seems new and interesting! My dog is the same when I have friends or family staying in the spare room - I'm just boring old me who she sees every day, so she follows the new person around constantly. My dog usually sleeps on my bed too, but if there's someone staying in the spare room she'll sleep in the corridor where she can keep an eye on both my bedroom door and the spare room door so she can keep track of both of us. And my dog is a total wuss and a mummy's girl yet she still does this. So I don't think you have any worries with MinMin. As long as you are still the one feeding, training and walking MinMin; rather than your daughter, MinMin will still view you as the pack leader and of course love you just as much x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Ni is a novelty. Min might be wanting to 'check her out' and possibly put her 'status stamp' on her. That I can't tell. Your leadership needs to be intact regardless. Without seeing Min's body language it is difficult to tell more and even what I've written here is merely guess work. ETA: I agree - Min's attention to your daughter has nothing to do with a transfer of love from you to her. Edited March 9, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Sam, That makes me feel so much better ! I really thought i was loosing my baby LOL Thank;s LOL Trish I wouldn't take it too seriously or too personally, some dogs are just like that - very interested in newcomers.I'm sure MinMin stills feels the same about you as ever, she's just interested in your daughter because your daughter seems new and interesting! My dog is the same when I have friends or family staying in the spare room - I'm just boring old me who she sees every day, so she follows the new person around constantly. My dog usually sleeps on my bed too, but if there's someone staying in the spare room she'll sleep in the corridor where she can keep an eye on both my bedroom door and the spare room door so she can keep track of both of us. And my dog is a total wuss and a mummy's girl yet she still does this. So I don't think you have any worries with MinMin. As long as you are still the one feeding, training and walking MinMin; rather than your daughter, MinMin will still view you as the pack leader and of course love you just as much x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks Ernie, I was really starting to worry,but we still do all the daily deed's that are needed. 1 thing has popped into my head after reading Sam's reply,Ni does give out the treats just "because",so maybe that it !. I'v already made her stop Ni is a novelty. Min might be wanting to 'check her out' and possibly put her 'status stamp' on her. That I can't tell. Your leadership needs to be intact regardless. Without seeing Min's body language it is difficult to tell more and even what I've written here is merely guess work.ETA: I agree - Min's attention to your daughter has nothing to do with a transfer of love from you to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ni does give out the treats just "because",so maybe that it !. I think that would definitely be a big part of it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I wouldn't worry about it. It's good that your dog is so accepting of other people. Henschke is 100% my dog, but he loves a very good friend of mine...whenever she's around he will sit near her and look at her adoringly. I think it's good because it means he will be well looked after when we go away and also I know that if he had to choose, I know he'd choose me. Just be happy that your dog is welcoming and enjoys the company of other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 "Just be happy that your dog is welcoming and enjoys the company of other people. " That is a +,because she is the dog sitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I"m just wondering why Min would be so attracted to another person when she has been raised by us. This makes no difference. Some people have a "thing" with dogs,other people can be pushy around there dogs & have certain expectations the dog doesnt deal with .For example owners who insist on touching & cuddling all the time.Some dogs are very put off by this but when around a person who acknowledges then but allows the dogs its space & respects the dog for what it is the dog will feel more comfy around them. I wouldnt stop the treats,just because its your dog doesnt mean you should take away the dogs affection for someone else. Maybe pay more attention to what your daughter does & that you dont. If your worrying about this then your dog will feel the pressure & be put off.Dogs feel our body language & will quickly feel your upset & avoid you. Raising a dog doesnt equate to loyalty.Loyalty is all about the owners & the respect they show the dog.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Trust me,my Daughter does NOTHING ! And i am over-cuddling her now,because she loves Ni so much. But then again,Ni will be leaving and im not I"m just wondering why Min would be so attracted to another person when she has been raised by us. This makes no difference. Some people have a "thing" with dogs,other people can be pushy around there dogs & have certain expectations the dog doesnt deal with .For example owners who insist on touching & cuddling all the time.Some dogs are very put off by this but when around a person who acknowledges then but allows the dogs its space & respects the dog for what it is the dog will feel more comfy around them. I wouldnt stop the treats,just because its your dog doesnt mean you should take away the dogs affection for someone else. Maybe pay more attention to what your daughter does & that you dont. If your worrying about this then your dog will feel the pressure & be put off.Dogs feel our body language & will quickly feel your upset & avoid you. Raising a dog doesnt equate to loyalty.Loyalty is all about the owners & the respect they show the dog.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Rish..hope you dont mind me asking, how did your dog get the name Kreepy? I am just being a bit nosy at such an unusual name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 As a matter of interest, who walks the dog each day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 We walk them. My husband and myself. I also take them to the park to play. As a matter of interest, who walks the dog each day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 how did your dog get the name Kreepy? LOL ,She belonged to Ni, Ni has this gift . She also used to be a goth,it actually suits her now-LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Trust me,my Daughter does NOTHING !And i am over-cuddling her now,because she loves Ni so much. But then again,Ni will be leaving and im not No your daughter does what the dog enjoys & respects Thats why the dog enjoys her company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rish Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 No your daughter does what the dog enjoys & respects she lays in bed until 2pm,stay's up until 2am,in between she pats/play's with her. 'id rather my dog not like me-LMAL (she is 24,pay's her rent and can do as sh please' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Gosh when my nieces and nephews are over, they continually feed Saki treats, to the point where I have to be rather strict to make them stop - feeding her treats all day isn't good for her! And just because Saki hangs them around hoping for the next treat, that does NOT mean that my little neices and nephews are 'better with dogs' or 'give her more respect' than me - what an odd conclusion to jump to. In fact when Saki gets sick of being smothered by them she will come to me to rescue her. However doesn't stop her going right back to them for more treats later! Rish, make sure you're not rewarding bad behaviour by yourself giving extra treats or cuddles or attention to MinMin when she's hanging around your daughter or scratching the door. Wait until she's quiet /not scratching on the door / not annoying your daughter before you call her to you for attention, and wait until she's focused on you before you give her a treat (whether food or a toy.) Edited March 11, 2009 by Sam&Saki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I wouldnt worry to much, My Sebbi loves one of my friends so much, he cries when she leaves, he is like glue when she coms to visit and follows her every where. Just a doggie think I think Dont be to worried unless the extra treats are affecting her, just leave it and let them enjoy there time together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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