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doldra · 01-20-2009, 12:11 AM

I am not sure how normal these are, but they just drive me nuts!

1. My Romi (a Morkie) will just sit and stare at me, no one else ME. I can stare back and he will look away, so its not a dominance thing. If I say "stop staring" he will look away, but he eventually goes back to it. If I get agitated, he will move across the room and sit with some one else... to stare at me! I don't know why it annoys me so much, its just unnerving. So, is this normal?
2. Romi bugs me sometimes like a fly would!

Except instead of buzzing around my head its around my feet! its not always me, but usually me, being a year old you think he would know better. He gets stepped on a few times a week! I understand dogs want to follow you and be everwhere you are but some distance would be nice. I mean its almost to the point if I stop, he is just a step from plowing into me.

Lesley Carol · 01-20-2009, 03:05 AM

It's simple - yorkies (therefore probably morkies) are 'companion dogs' - and they take that responsibility really seriously. We joke about Lucy being attached to our ankles with an elastic band - although she's almost 7 months now and has just about learned to sidestep my clumsy feet!

chachi · 01-20-2009, 04:11 AM

I just think they love you and thats why they do those things. When Mine stare at me they usually want something

LDandPasquale · 01-20-2009, 04:45 AM

Pasquale does the same staring game. At least yours looks away when asked to. HE wont! However, i'll give that staring game right back to him and let him know I AM GOING TO WIN!

TeresaM · 01-20-2009, 05:25 AM

Boo does the staring thing to DH all the time and it drives him crazy too! DH is Boo's human. We laugh and say Boo's practicing his mind control and once he has it perfected DH will have no choice but to do Boo's constant bidding. (where's the little zombie smilie? lol) I really do think Boo does it to see what he can get DH to do. Let him out, give him a treat, play with him. Because it doesn't bother me at all he rarely does it to me. When he does it usually means her really needs something. But DH is a big push over and loves his Boo to pieces, so he rarely can resist.

1) Boo saying, "Look deep into my eyes...you are under my spell...get me a cookie. No wait! The whole box of cookies.

Wabbit · 01-20-2009, 06:49 AM

everyone...I needed a GOOD laugh this morning!!!!

Daizy stares at me sometimes..not always..but its usually because she wants something, needs to go out...or it's almost like she's waiting for me to get her a treat..

And she follows me around everywhere...so I am on constant "foot" watch

to keep from stepping on her... I can't even have privacy to go to the bathroom...if I don't leave the door cracked she will whine and scratch...

My Tulip is NOT so attatched... what's wrong with me?

So I feel you...I love the Mind control comment....

I wish I could help but I dont have the answer.. Just know that
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!

LOL

Odie in London · 01-20-2009, 07:18 AM

Yes Odie does the same thing although he does stand there and stare after a bit he'll get frustrated and stomp his feet and bark at me as if I am to know just what it is he wants??

Then he'll get his ball and throw it at me and stomp his little feet and bark so then I know he wants to play, (talk about being demanding) but I love him all the same. I couldn't imagine my life without that little furbutt around. He is my sanity. He doesn't do it to any of the other family members just to me but then I am his favorite

I think it is puppy love

JoeyP · 01-20-2009, 07:47 AM

Tag .... you're IT

He is watching you because You are the leader
My pup ... esp the top one does that with me
when he's resting he will just sit comfortably and watch me

They are waiting for a sign from you
a word or a command
It's D-O-G so don't get weirded out
He's just doing what comes naturally to him

keylargolady100 · 01-20-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lesley Carol

It's simple - yorkies (therefore probably morkies) are 'companion dogs' - and they take that responsibility really seriously. We joke about Lucy being attached to our ankles with an elastic band - although she's almost 7 months now and has just about learned to sidestep my clumsy feet!

omg how true! everytime I walk, Baxter has to touch my right foot with his nose. Each and every step. It is so funny. It's like he can't let me get away from him lol. Why does he do this

Jenn218 · 01-20-2009, 10:07 AM

I think it is normal...as normal as our babies can be

hee,hee

Lily is always at my feet....every where I go...and as soon as I sit down..she is on the back of the couch behind me trying to stick her tongue in my ear, my eye or my mouth!!

Mojo will go with me to the bathroom and sit on the rug and watch and wait....then sometimes, he will just look at me...like "i wuv you mommy"...so of course, I will snatch him up and give him some mommy lovin!

I think they are just showing you that they love you and need you and want to be with you always!

Now, that is LOVE!!!!

Ohhhh...and

to YT!!! We are glad you are here!!!

doldra · 01-20-2009, 10:17 AM

Its so nice to know I am not alone. I wondered about the "watching me cause I am the alpha", which I am. I figured all the behavior was normal. So nice to be reassured. As for the comment someone made about him looking away and yours doesn't. I am not sure how I got him to do it, but I started when he was young and stared back till he looked away. I knew that I had to be the dominant one. He also knows the word stare and to look away.
Any way, thanks you guys!

MollysMum54 · 01-20-2009, 11:34 AM

yep..molly does it too. If i am lying on the bed reading a book, she will come and sit about 6" away from my face staring at me. I used to think she was going to attack me or somethng, but she never has, and i still dont know why she does it. It is quite unnerving though!

TheTeddyBear · 01-21-2009, 07:34 PM

Teddy stares at me when he has to go out to go to the bathroom..

mscat · 01-21-2009, 07:42 PM

If I stare at Suzi long enough she jumps all over me, and smothers me with kissess... She also follows me all over the place. Always wanting to be near me. When she sleeps she jumps on my bed then has to be touching me. I understand how you feel.
I believe you are number one in Romi's life and he looks at you, as if to say, "what's up?" or "What are we going to do now?"

jcwuvzu · 01-22-2009, 05:12 PM

Haha this is all too funny! My princess jumps in my lap and stares at me and if i try to ignore her she smacks me in the face with her paw. It hurts cause of her nails but it is so funny. I am probly teaching her bad manners and no one will wanna be around her after i am done turning her into a monster, but thats good cause I will have her all to myself!!

01-20-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
doldra YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bridgeport Mi Posts: 6	wierd behavior? I am not sure how normal these are, but they just drive me nuts! 1. My Romi (a Morkie) will just sit and stare at me, no one else ME. I can stare back and he will look away, so its not a dominance thing. If I say "stop staring" he will look away, but he eventually goes back to it. If I get agitated, he will move across the room and sit with some one else... to stare at me! I don't know why it annoys me so much, its just unnerving. So, is this normal? 2. Romi bugs me sometimes like a fly would! Except instead of buzzing around my head its around my feet! its not always me, but usually me, being a year old you think he would know better. He gets stepped on a few times a week! I understand dogs want to follow you and be everwhere you are but some distance would be nice. I mean its almost to the point if I stop, he is just a step from plowing into me.

01-20-2009, 03:05 AM	#2
Lesley Carol Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear, UK Posts: 219	It's simple - yorkies (therefore probably morkies) are 'companion dogs' - and they take that responsibility really seriously. We joke about Lucy being attached to our ankles with an elastic band - although she's almost 7 months now and has just about learned to sidestep my clumsy feet! __________________ Lucy's Mum Age & treachery will always overcome youth & skill

01-20-2009, 04:11 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I just think they love you and thats why they do those things. When Mine stare at me they usually want something __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-20-2009, 04:45 AM	#4
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	Pasquale does the same staring game. At least yours looks away when asked to. HE wont! However, i'll give that staring game right back to him and let him know I AM GOING TO WIN! __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

01-20-2009, 05:25 AM	#5
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	Boo does the staring thing to DH all the time and it drives him crazy too! DH is Boo's human. We laugh and say Boo's practicing his mind control and once he has it perfected DH will have no choice but to do Boo's constant bidding. (where's the little zombie smilie? lol) I really do think Boo does it to see what he can get DH to do. Let him out, give him a treat, play with him. Because it doesn't bother me at all he rarely does it to me. When he does it usually means her really needs something. But DH is a big push over and loves his Boo to pieces, so he rarely can resist. 1) Boo saying, "Look deep into my eyes...you are under my spell...get me a cookie. No wait! The whole box of cookies. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

01-20-2009, 06:49 AM	#6
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	everyone...I needed a GOOD laugh this morning!!!! Daizy stares at me sometimes..not always..but its usually because she wants something, needs to go out...or it's almost like she's waiting for me to get her a treat.. And she follows me around everywhere...so I am on constant "foot" watch to keep from stepping on her... I can't even have privacy to go to the bathroom...if I don't leave the door cracked she will whine and scratch... My Tulip is NOT so attatched... what's wrong with me? So I feel you...I love the Mind control comment.... I wish I could help but I dont have the answer.. Just know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! LOL __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

01-20-2009, 07:18 AM	#7
Odie in London YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 465	Yes Odie does the same thing although he does stand there and stare after a bit he'll get frustrated and stomp his feet and bark at me as if I am to know just what it is he wants?? Then he'll get his ball and throw it at me and stomp his little feet and bark so then I know he wants to play, (talk about being demanding) but I love him all the same. I couldn't imagine my life without that little furbutt around. He is my sanity. He doesn't do it to any of the other family members just to me but then I am his favorite I think it is puppy love __________________ Nicole and Odie

01-20-2009, 07:47 AM	#8
JoeyP YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA Posts: 1,005	Tag .... you're IT He is watching you because You are the leader My pup ... esp the top one does that with me when he's resting he will just sit comfortably and watch me They are waiting for a sign from you a word or a command It's D-O-G so don't get weirded out He's just doing what comes naturally to him __________________ Mike and Zach's Dadd

01-20-2009, 10:07 AM	#10
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I think it is normal...as normal as our babies can be hee,hee Lily is always at my feet....every where I go...and as soon as I sit down..she is on the back of the couch behind me trying to stick her tongue in my ear, my eye or my mouth!! Mojo will go with me to the bathroom and sit on the rug and watch and wait....then sometimes, he will just look at me...like "i wuv you mommy"...so of course, I will snatch him up and give him some mommy lovin! I think they are just showing you that they love you and need you and want to be with you always! Now, that is LOVE!!!! Ohhhh...and to YT!!! We are glad you are here!!! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-20-2009, 10:17 AM	#11
doldra YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bridgeport Mi Posts: 6	Thanks Its so nice to know I am not alone. I wondered about the "watching me cause I am the alpha", which I am. I figured all the behavior was normal. So nice to be reassured. As for the comment someone made about him looking away and yours doesn't. I am not sure how I got him to do it, but I started when he was young and stared back till he looked away. I knew that I had to be the dominant one. He also knows the word stare and to look away. Any way, thanks you guys!

01-20-2009, 11:34 AM	#12
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	yep..molly does it too. If i am lying on the bed reading a book, she will come and sit about 6" away from my face staring at me. I used to think she was going to attack me or somethng, but she never has, and i still dont know why she does it. It is quite unnerving though!

01-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#13
TheTeddyBear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73	Teddy stares at me when he has to go out to go to the bathroom..

01-21-2009, 07:42 PM	#14
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	If I stare at Suzi long enough she jumps all over me, and smothers me with kissess... She also follows me all over the place. Always wanting to be near me. When she sleeps she jumps on my bed then has to be touching me. I understand how you feel. I believe you are number one in Romi's life and he looks at you, as if to say, "what's up?" or "What are we going to do now?" __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-22-2009, 05:12 PM	#15
jcwuvzu Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mogadore OH USA Posts: 183	Haha this is all too funny! My princess jumps in my lap and stares at me and if i try to ignore her she smacks me in the face with her paw. It hurts cause of her nails but it is so funny. I am probly teaching her bad manners and no one will wanna be around her after i am done turning her into a monster, but thats good cause I will have her all to myself!!