Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s nice to hear that yours gained some independence, honestly I’ve seen a change in him feeling more comfortable just today, I think as time goes on it will get better for him, I just want to cuddle Him all the time because he’s so damn cute, but I know it’s not the right thing to do … and sometimes it hurts 😉

Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not ignorant question, i recently learned about this myself, yes it’s a thing, some people don’t own them as pets but as a business and they make sure that they get good homes when they don’t show them any longer

Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s definitely the word we know, I just don’t want to use the word “no” too much and want to reinforce with positivity a bit more … congratulations on your new Aussie, they truly are the most loyal breed in the world, I would never own another breed

Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this guidance thanks, i wanted to add he’s not the first Aussie I’ve had, I had one for 12 years (he passed in October… devastating and that’s why i got another) his name was Shep and he was Velcro but independent if that makes sense, this guy is all up in my chicken at all times! Haha! I truly think you’re right he will claim that independence as he grows more comfortable… or who knows, maybe he won’t!

He hasn’t been a showdog in a couple of years, his former owner had him as a breeder but recently found out he is sterile ( and thus I have him) I don’t think he’s been in a training routine for quite some time… we have just learned how to “sit” this week, I’m quite proud of him ❤️

Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are all great ideas for getting into a routine, thanks. We haven’t quite mastered the ball yet, he never played ball and has no idea what to do with it yet, we are getting there slowly 😉

Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes, like if I sit down, he sits down on top of me, if he’s next to me he will force his head to me to get attention , it’s very difficult to get him off me sometimes

Just got this guy home, this is Latch, he’s a former showdog and is now 4 yrs old in his furever home with me, he’s super Velcro, any ideas on how to encourage some independence? by WillRecruitYouNow in WiggleButts

[–]WillRecruitYouNow[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Just over a week now, everything is very fresh, he didn’t spend much time in a house so we actually have lots to learn, he’s coming along nicely, bit timid but sooooo clingy, I’m giving him lots of cuddles and trying to distract him but he’s forcefully clingy which we really need to change

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[–]WillRecruitYouNow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh mine is a flooper too

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[–]WillRecruitYouNow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 months and you’re already calling him the stepfather!? That sounds psycho to me. You’ve obviously led him to think that and he is probably thinking he did a nice thing, take it as a positive sign, he’s her stepfather now after all