loving one behavior

Francisca Lopez · #1 01-10-2005, 10:37 AM

Ok normal Rottie behavior???? I have never had ANY dog for that matter act this way. Within the last week or so, our little Zodi has decided that she just cant be without me, my husband and I have spent equal time with her since we got her but she will cry at the baby gate when I am in the bedroom and she is in the living room with him and now in the mornings I have to tell her from the bed to go outside with him but she has to first run to my side of the bed to see me then she will go with him and we get home she says a formal hello to him and just goes wild when she sees me the whole kisses and rub my belly, she is too cute.
She does go with him but as second choice and we were going to have him be the handler when she begins classes.
Is this normal for them to just LOVE one this much and not the other? This is his dog too

I think it is so cute to see her want to be around me so much but I see how he tries with her and she listens so well with me and takes a while to listen with him

Do you think she will outgrow this? Not that its all that bad but just curious

trackermom · #2 01-10-2005, 10:44 AM

Have him be the one to walk her, feed her and play with her for a bit. This should strenghten their relationship. I've found most of my dogs are the same way, we have 4 in the house and they all go wild when I get home from work AHHHHH MOMs HOME!!!!! but I am their main care giver and discipliarian. I'm sure if my husband worked them they would be just as excited to see him.

Francisca Lopez · #3 01-10-2005, 10:51 AM

He is the one who does all that, he is the one who gets up at night to let her out he walks her in the morning while I get ready for work, he goes home at his lunch time to let her out, feed, walk and play with her. Has even been the one to teach her the newest trick "shake", that is why we are so stumped at this, and I was the one wanting to give her back the first week we had her, I didnt want the responsiblity of a puppy but boy I changed my mind after getting to know her but my husband has been there for her 100%.

LORHEL · #4 01-10-2005, 11:10 AM

I've had two rotties now, I was involved with my ex when we got our first pup. However, he bonded more with my ex than me. Even though I spent alot of time with him as well, that was "his" dog.

They say that rottweilers are one-owner dogs. I've seen that in my dealings with my current rottie girl. I was married when I got her, and now we've been by ourselves over a year. But I got her and took responsibility for her, we do everything together and have bonded. When my ex lived with us, she liked "daddy", etc, but I was the one she would wait for at the end of the day, you could tell the difference. I think its all about feeding, caring for them and training. The person who they spend the most time with and establish that owner/dog bond they will be with. That doesn't mean they don't love the other family members, but they look to that person as the leader.

Carol Burke · #5 01-10-2005, 05:47 PM

Sometimes they just like one person better then another and it has nothing to do with who feeds, walks, etc.

Ilovemypuppy · #6 01-10-2005, 05:55 PM

In watching female and male partners interact with the same dog, I often notice that the female is the one who is more animated..has a higher voice..is more playful and the dogs really respond to them more and are more interested in them, then the male of the partnership....in many cases.
It's hard for MOST men to let loose and be silly and playful..raise that voice a few octaves and smile at that puppy. Maybe hubby should try those things..if he isn't already and see if the pup's interest isn't peeked more towards him as well.

cosmic · #7 01-11-2005, 07:20 AM

When we first got Joey I was the one who hung back whilst everyone wanted to inundate the poor new dog. I just kept doing the necessary. Now he is all mine more or less with the novelty all worn off. I get the impression he respects me just a little more and he understands everyone else will take him out if he needs it. I will take him cos I just like to. He loves everyone in the family... plus a couple of regular visitors that he thinks are 'pack' but he holds me in higher esteem.

Nala · #8 01-11-2005, 07:55 AM

From day 1 of getting Stan he has responded better to me than anyone else, but i am the one who provides in his eyes everything for him including walks

. I think that the dog does realise who he/she gets more attention/affection/correct discipline from and hence giving more back to that person. In my situation Stan when asked by his dad to come to him at home for a cuddle/stroke will instantly look at me and try to get to me. This is when i have to say no and let the interaction between him and his dad happen. I spend most valuble time with him, so when dad is around i do try to take a back seat

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livertw · #9 01-11-2005, 01:06 PM

How old is your pup? When Daisy was about 4 months old until about one year, she was my "Velcro dog." She had to be right next to me. She'd sit on my foot when I chatted on the phone, leaned on me when I cooked. As she matured, she realized that Dad was pretty cool too, and now she is an "equal opportunity" little love.

onthedl74 · #10 01-11-2005, 02:51 PM

This is exactly how it is in my house. We thought initially that they were clingy to me because they were boys and I, a female. This theory went out the window when we rescued Roma. She too joined the pack to follow me everywhere. It is cute except when I am in the shower and I don't have a spot to put my foot when getting out of the shower because they are laying on top of each other. Now I have John play with them in the back yard and also we split the feedings. He feeds them at night and praises them with treats. They have come around. Don't tell John, but I am still their favorite.

Francisca Lopez · #11 01-11-2005, 03:41 PM

LOL

Very cute stories, she is 3 months right now. I tried the whole back seat thing yesterday so my husband would be the one she played with and it seemed to go real well I think she will come around, or I hope so for is sake

She is that "velcro dog" but I have come to love that about her and from stories I guess this breed likes to be close to their owners huh?
Just a shared story: I taught her to give kisses, not licking but when I ask for a kiss she taps her nose on my chin or cheek it is adorable.