Comments on: Velcro Dog Breeds – Meet 9 Super Clingy Dog Breeds

By: Ginny Sumner

Ginny Sumner — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 08:41:34 +0000

I have a 5 month old miniature schnoodle puppy. She takes Velcro dog to the extreme! Ever since I brought her home, she goes crazy if I leave her side, even if I’m ONLY five or ten feet away and she can see me the entire time! She whines , screams, and howls if I go to another room without her! She’s my ESA but she goes crazy if I’m not right there next to her! She’s gotten better but if I have to go outside and make her stay in the house, even if she can see me from the door, she runs through the house whining, screaming, and howling! I can’t let her in the back yard because of poison ivy and she’ll stay back from the door when I tell her to get back and stay. However, she runs through the house, from door to door, going insane, until I come back in! I even leave the door open, but the screen door secured, and talk to her but it doesn’t change her running around screaming like I’m torturing her! I’m hoping she gets better because it’s REALLY scary hearing her go on like that for long periods of time! The breeder gave me instructions to let her cry herself out but when I had to have a surgical procedure and she had to stay home, she was still screaming hours later, when I got home! It concerns me! I know part of it is that she wants to be in the middle of what I’m doing and part is separation anxiety but isn’t it a little excessive if she can see and hear me the entire time? As I said, she’s getting better about letting me go to the bathroom when she’s in her kennel to sleep. Doesn’t she need to learn that she has to stay by herself on occasion? Of course, when she’s running around and playing with her toys, she doesn’t seem to notice that I’m not with her or she doesn’t get upset about it, when she runs off on her own. She’s happy playing with her toys even if she goes to a different room. It’s the screaming and whining when I have to do something without her that is VERY upsetting! I know she doesn’t understand that it’s for her own safety. So I truly hope she grows out of it! I let her nap where she wants, even on my bed. But at night she has to go into her kennel to sleep. She moves around too much otherwise and doesn’t really get any rest. Her kennel is on my bed or on the floor at the foot of it, so she knows I’m still there with her. When I take her with me, she’s pretty content. She doesn’t fight to get away when another dog is around. She just looks at them. I’m glad because she’s going to be trained to be a service dog when she’s older. She’s content to focus on me and not on any other animal or person. It will make her training easier since I don’t have to prevent her from paying attention to other stimulus.

By: Bob Seybert

Bob Seybert — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:03:38 +0000

I have a 15-year-old Maltese and a 4 year old Yorkshire Terrier and I can tell you that it is because of you that your dog is clingy but don’t be worried because it’s a good thing the only reason they’re clingy is because they love you and if you treat them right they’ll respect you as well my older dog The Maltese his name is Benjamin he will nip every once in awhile but that’s because he’s in pain and I know he is because I’m old I’m 59 and I know what that feels like just have common sense and you’ll be fine and your dog will love you and never never scold them for trying to love you

By: Paul Koen

Paul Koen — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:43:53 +0000

My mixed breed (Chihuahua+ Rat Terrier) dog is the way you describe but I’m wondering what qualities would indicate that a “Velcro dog” is actually suffering a pathology such as the much less adorable sounding Separation Anxiety. When I leave for half a day for a Dr. appt or other non-dog environment, he acts like he’s going to have a stroke when I come back: jumping around panting and yipping in just paroxisims of what I interpret as relief that I’m back. Other people always comment on how he tracks me constantly and follows me around from room to room. It’s only slightly annoying when he’s “underfoot” and in peril of being squished. But I actually do worry because his other medical issue is collapsed trachea, which he’s had since birth, and when he gets worked up he starts snorking.

By: Sharyn

Sharyn — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 05:07:47 +0000

My 3 Griffon Bruxellois are definitely Velcro toy dogs but they’re the best and I knew breed temperament before taking own them. All from puppies are just so loyal and loving.

By: Kat Ritter

Kat Ritter — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:57:41 +0000

I got a young dog a couple months ago. She’s a Shepsky(Husky X Shepherd). She’s very smart, easy to train, and is near me 24/7. I’m a retired widow and live alone. She keeps me company and alerts me if a stranger is around! She sleeps with me at night and it gives me security.! She is clingy a lot of the time.

By: A Girl Named Shawnn

A Girl Named Shawnn — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:42:48 +0000

I rescued my dog “Hobo” from a situation that involved 30+ dogs being abandoned on a rural property. He was 5 months old and a cross of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier & Labrador Retriever.

We have been together for 9 years and he’s the definition of Velcro-Dog. He’s also the most gentle, loyal & trustworthy dog I have ever met. He’s my shadow and I have been so blessed to share my life with such an intelligent & sensitive canine.

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:41:26 +0000

My shorkie Bronco is a Velcro dog. He is a shih tzu yorkie mix. He loves to follow me around the house and loves belly rubs. Lol. He also loves to go bark at the neighbors dog. I think it’s cute that he follows me around the house.

By: Lauri Pierce

Lauri Pierce — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 08:27:19 +0000

I have a 3 yr old rescue Boxer named Gracie. Gracie has to be wherever my husband and I are sometimes up so close my legs go numb. She is loveable clown of a dog and makes us laugh every single day

By: Colleen Brubeck

Colleen Brubeck — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 22:38:33 +0000

I have owned 4 Havenese dogs. They have been both sexes. All 4 were Velcro dogs.

By: MarTamBro

MarTamBro — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 20:18:49 +0000

My Maltese is a Velcro Dog. My only concern is that he can’t get a good nap or finish his food at meal time if I have to leave the room. Otherwise his devotion is comforting.