Post by wannabeowner on Sept 8, 2012 22:41:09 GMT -5
OK, so Andrew has always shown preference toward "mommy" and has always wanted to wedge himself between me and any other human, but his behavior is getting well into the overprotective area and I'm not sure what to do... Admittedly, we often laugh and have just taken his oddity as entertainment but we realize that his spaziness could turn ugly if we don't lead him down the right path sooner rather than later.
Andrew repeatedly has shown dislike for years when people hug or kiss (not just me, but any people). He will try to separate them by wedging his way in the middle or barking if he can't accomplish getting between the people. My BF and I have worked on desensitizing him by giving him tons of praise when we hug or kiss and he doesn't wig out. It's worked to a point, but he often will sit nearby and "boof" or sigh/whine if he senses a treat is not coming his way after putting up with our behavior.
He's very unhappy when someone bends down over someone else (like when my BF leans over the couch or chair to kiss my head when he walks by) but his unhappiness has gotten even worse. Tonight I was laying on the couch watching a movie. Movie time means "Andrew is allowed to cuddle on the new furniture time" so Andrew was shoved between me and the back cushions. My BF laid down over both of us playfully and was giving both of us kisses. Andrew started his grumble/low groan every time I got the attention. We giggled and kept playing. Once Andrew started his high pitched cry, we laughed again and stopped with the "sandwich" game. At that point, Andrew then puts his head on my chest protectively... which started the game of "watch 'daddy' move around and try to kiss momma" where Andrew will watch 'daddy' like a hawk and shove his head in between dad & mom. The point where Andrew went over the top was when 'daddy' came around the side of the coffee table and Andrew leaped over and started barking aggressively (or at least NOT playfully). He didn't make any attempt at biting or even trying to make contact, but we're concerned that might change in the future.
Any ideas?
Andrew repeatedly has shown dislike for years when people hug or kiss (not just me, but any people). He will try to separate them by wedging his way in the middle or barking if he can't accomplish getting between the people. My BF and I have worked on desensitizing him by giving him tons of praise when we hug or kiss and he doesn't wig out. It's worked to a point, but he often will sit nearby and "boof" or sigh/whine if he senses a treat is not coming his way after putting up with our behavior.
He's very unhappy when someone bends down over someone else (like when my BF leans over the couch or chair to kiss my head when he walks by) but his unhappiness has gotten even worse. Tonight I was laying on the couch watching a movie. Movie time means "Andrew is allowed to cuddle on the new furniture time" so Andrew was shoved between me and the back cushions. My BF laid down over both of us playfully and was giving both of us kisses. Andrew started his grumble/low groan every time I got the attention. We giggled and kept playing. Once Andrew started his high pitched cry, we laughed again and stopped with the "sandwich" game. At that point, Andrew then puts his head on my chest protectively... which started the game of "watch 'daddy' move around and try to kiss momma" where Andrew will watch 'daddy' like a hawk and shove his head in between dad & mom. The point where Andrew went over the top was when 'daddy' came around the side of the coffee table and Andrew leaped over and started barking aggressively (or at least NOT playfully). He didn't make any attempt at biting or even trying to make contact, but we're concerned that might change in the future.
Any ideas?
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