[nagdu] OK to stay

[Shanna Stichler]

Maybe try putting down a mat  or special rug for him and giving him 
high-value chews or toys at that spot? Something to let him know that 
you're allowing him to be on the floor? This is interesting... I've 
never heard of this particular quirk in a dog before. :)

Shanna with Diamond

On 6/7/2014 8:31 AM, Tracy Carcione via nagdu wrote:
> When Ben moved in, he took over an old armchair and made it his home 
> base and default spot.  Lately though, he sometimes lies on the floor, 
> which of course is fine, but, if one of us comes into the living room, 
> he jumps up and rushes to his chair, like he's been caught in the 
> wrong place.  If I'm sitting in the living room, he may lie on the 
> floor, but, if I get up, he jumps up and gets in his chair.
> I'm trying to figure out how to tell him that it's OK to lie on the 
> floor, and there's no need to jump up.  I've tried sneaking up and 
> petting him a bit on the floor, but it's hard to get to him before he 
> jumps up.  I could put him back on tie-down for a bit, but it's been 
> years, and seems like overkill.
> Any ideas?  Have I said before that he's a strange fellow?
> I don't recall ever stepping on him, but he may remember if I did.
> Tracy
>
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