Just a little venting about dog behavior...

So, I never sleep worth anything, as some people here already know. Now I need my sleep more than anything, since I've been dealing with health issues and low blood counts and other GARBAGE. Ever since I got back from the hospital, THIS is the annoying crap Nigredo has been doing.

I just went to try and rest for a while, maybe my stamina will hold and I can shop for a bit today... sat down to read a book, and he immediately laid RIGHT under my criss-cross sit in my leg space. Then he would not leave me alone. He also heard the door close (dad left) and he sprung his head up and growled.

In my leg space totally...


On edge for NO reason...


Kept bothering me... I could not read at all


So gave up and was nice to him (probably not the best idea)


Decided to go to sleep on my knee


Only the start of things. I realized that if I tried to read, he'd only keep bothering me and not let me, so decided to just lie down for a tad, I didn't get any sleep all night anyway. Forced my legs down and he jumped down. As soon as I laid down, UP he came!







Eyes mega red rimmed, have NOT been sleeping... look and FEEL a mess big time



I realize that I am enabling him (have even put a towel since he INSISTS on laying there) but I also realize he is just worried about me and his actions are done in love and not malice.

Trouble is, he is being stubborn about things, I don't have the strength to fight with him, as he is very large and strong now and it's driving me nuts!

I also realize his fur looks a mess, his neck ruff looks like lions mane and his hair is going in every which direction, I haven't had the energy to groom him...

Awww he just loves his Mum and wants to be with her
To me his fur looks as lovely and as healthy as ever, looks like you have been polishing him again

The simple solution to this is to not let him on the bed and /or keep him out of your room if you need to sleep.

Awwww beautiful, beautiful pictures!!!! Sounds like Sophie. When Callie goes to sleep it's so deep you want to check his breathing. Sophie is up and down and scratching herself and whining half the night sometimes. Nutty dogs

I don't like locking him out because the cats tend to pick on him at night and he acts like a *******. He normally gets down on cue, but he's been being stubborn lately and I've had to shove him a few times, takes a lot when he is resisting it.

What a gorgeous dog and so big
I have chihuahuas so they can all fit in the bed and arent heavy !

He is now right near 90 lbs (40 KG) so yes he's a big dude. He does not fit in the bed, but we cram and it somehow works (does not).

You'll have to buy a bigger bed!

A bigger bed won't fit in my tiny room! The bed is fine, I'll have to buy a smaller dog

And tell me, how will a bigger bed help me if doggy prefers to lay on ME instead!

Have you tried bribes? My dogs get off the bed very quickly if I throw a treat on the floor. Maybe a small bag of treats under your pillow would do the trick. When they get back on, it's usually in a position that's less uncomfortable for me.