David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. That dog is so photogenic and does the cutest things. I told my dog to lay down and he obeyed and started sniffing something on the ground, minding his business when the other boy runs behind us and gets on my dog's back, trying to ride him and kicked him on the sides/near the stomach. My wife and I are recently married and the only big issue is that my wife can’t understand why I don’t want to have her 90 pound pit bull terrier sleeping on our bed at night. If your dog follows you around constantly, you’ll likely either find it incredibly endearing or you’ll be tired of almost tripping over him all the time. I've had my Russell Terrier Mix since he was a puppy, he's 4-years-old now. Yorkie Obsessed with my wife . 4. If you think that your dog has this problem, the best thing to do is consult with a vet or qualified dog trainer who will be able to advise you how to deal with his problem. Don't go around the dog. Since last year around November or so he's gotten really attached to my mom. * Don’t give in when the dog demands your attention. He has always been excited to come to both of us and sit in either of our laps, even more so with my husband. If your dog seems to be obsessed with bringing you your shoes, you might want to consider he's suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Every time a near-walkaway wife or her husband enters my office, I’m determined to do what I can to open her heart and mind to see the profound changes in her man. . But recently he follows my mom everywhere. Why Your Dog Is Following You, Scientifically Speaking. His past owner was a female with the same name as my wife. Psychologist Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold weighs in on why some dogs prefer one partner over another, and how couples can cope with these affection discrepancies. As the leader, Freddy sees you as the one who provides safety, shelter and food. * Start controlling your walks. My husband and I have had our dog for over 3 years now. . But perhaps it might be a better idea to make him his own Facebook page so your friends and family can choose whether or not they want to wade through all those dog park photos. The problem is he will NOT leave my wife … You have an adorable nickname for your dog. I need a woman’s take on a dog issue. * When your dog is physically in your path, make the dog move. I wanted the dog and surprised the family. You have two options here: send the dog to its place and then, if you want, call it to you and give it affection; or have the dog do a sit or down to earn that affection. Freddy has recognized you as the leader of pack. Hello, My family recently acquired an 8 month old yorkie. Now over the past few months he only cares about coming to me. As a dog who is surrounded by a lot of loving humans, I can tell you that I enjoy being around all of them, but I do have my favorite human who is the leader of the pack. 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