clingy
Im being stalked by a dog. No, thats not derogatory, a proper dog with 4 legs and fur.
I found her living rough and starving near my sisters house. I went back and gave her some dog food, so she followed me home.
I never let her in the house, but she refused to leave, just sitting in the garden staring at me through the glass door.
She didnt move for 2 whole days, sleeping in the garden at night and spending all day looking through the door.
I gave her more food and water while she was there, but didnt let her in the house untill it started raining. She just sat there in the pouring rain, looking even more miserable. Im a sucker for animals so had to let her in. She was overjoyed. The intention was to feed her up a bit and find a new home for her.

Four months later, she isnt officially "my dog", but I am definately "her master" whether I want to be or not. She refuses to let me out of her sight, and when I put her outside she sits against the door shivering with anxiety untill either I let her in or go outside too.
Being in the same house isnt enough for her though, she has to be in the same room as me. Even going for a crap means having to leave the door open. If I close it, she leans against it and makes it rattle with her shivering untill i open it again.

I am currently away on business, so left her at my sisters house, where she had a very anxious day when I left, and seemingly she just spends all day lying on her blanket in a deep miserable sulk.

I like dogs, so having one is fine, and I guess Im stuck with her now, I just like to be able to choose my dog though, not the other way round!



Need to work on the separation anxiety issues though.
(dave likes cheese, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 9:25, 14 replies)

Good On Yer...
Have a click for being a softy.

(But I'd do exactly the same. Humans I can be a right bastard to sometimes, but dogs turn me into Mother Teresa.

For the separation problem, try giving her an old smelly coat. One that you don't use amymore and hasn't been dry-cleaned. If there's enough of your scent she may use it as a security blanket.

Worked for Legless4legs....

Cheers
( Legless Mister Stabby - shanks for the memory, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 9:37, closed)

coat
Thanks, Ill give it a try.
(dave likes cheese, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 9:50, closed)

Aww
I'm a sucker for stories like this.

Have a click.

What a lovely dog too... Bless.

[sniff]
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 1 Feb 2008, 10:10, closed)

awww she looks lush


bless her, what a sweety. You big softy


I wasn't a dog person till Mrs Duck came home with a border collie called boris one day, I'd been out with a mate for his birthday so I was a bit pissed (I might have been less receptive otherwise, my mrs knows me very well)

He made a fuss out of me, me out of him.

Now? ducks best friend
(sittingduck Attention seeking, bullshitting fuck-knuckle, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 10:23, closed)

That's lovely!
Have a click!

A really heartwarming story.



Yes I do cry at Lassie films and was tearful for days after watching 'Greyfriars' Bobby'
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 10:48, closed)

So cute....
But I always figured that it was the dog that chose the owner, not the other way round.

I feel your pain with the seperation anxiety issues, my dog does that too, and nothing seems to stop it.
( DarkSon a time and date will follow this username on, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 11:09, closed)

Yay!
One of the best stories I've had the pleasure of reading for a very long time!
Doff's cap to you!
( Tesco Quality 60.825659, -0.788337, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 11:12, closed)

you're a good person
blessings to you :)

*clicks*
(funkenstein Be pure! Be vigilant! Behave!, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 11:48, closed)

That's made my day.
*click*
(Big D, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 13:28, closed)

My girlfriend's dog has separation issues as well.
And this morning she let the Lunatic Artist know she was mad at her in a rather unique way- she shat in her shoe.

Memorable quote: "Jeez, dog, you have good aim with your asshole!"
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Fri 1 Feb 2008, 14:38, closed)

you're
lovely

have a click
( zulu eh?, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 16:00, closed)

i know the feeling
i agreed to take my sister's cat in while they were moving house. "oh, she stays out all day, she's not in the least affectionate" says lying sister monkey.
that was nearly 3 months ago now, she sits on the hall rug waiting for me if i go to the shop, she waits outside the bathroom for me, she headbutts me for constant stroking and petting and she seems to think my boobs were specially designed for her to lie on whilst she watches telly with me.
i wouldn't mind, but i don't actually like cats, they're creepy!
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Fri 1 Feb 2008, 20:17, closed)

*click*
She loves you because you are probably the first person to ever show her kindness. So why would she ever want to let you out of her sight?
( freyamoon Submit!, Mon 4 Feb 2008, 3:23, closed)

So sweet.
Jelly legs!

*click*
(Musuko, Tue 5 Feb 2008, 15:06, closed)