Losing my snuggling time

[JennieWI]

My boy has been snuggling more with the BF lately than with me. Does a boxer's affection wane from time to time? Or does this mean something has changed in our relationship that I should be concerned about? I have always been the primary care giver and the one who takes Gunther to obediance classes. Gunther, who always snuggled with me on the loveseat has been laying next the BF on the couch this past week. And at bed time, instead of snuggling with me, Gunther is plastered up against the BF snoring away like crazy. Last night I waited until the BF rolled over and I scooted Gunther closer to me This is so silly :rolleyes: The BF thinks that maybe Gunther is annoyed by my coughing lately 'cause I've come down with a cold. Or is it the body heat difference that Gunther likes? Is it because Gunther just turned 1 year old? Am I making too big a deal about this?

 

[Bers]

I wish I had an answer for you, but I don't because I have sort of the same question. I have always been Koda's "favorite" person when it comes to enjoying quiet time. We recently moved and have to take him to doggy daycare because of my long commute. I used to come home at lunch and walk him, feed him, etc. He's still always really excited to see me, especially when I pick him up from "school", but once we get in the car, he turns his back to me and doesn't even want to look at me. I've been telling myself he's just tired. In the evenings, he just wants to lay around on the couch because he's very tired from all that schoolin', but I feel like I have to force him to cuddle with me. I have to go over to him , which has never been the case before. He always came to me. But if my best friend Carla (his Aunt Cha-Cha) comes over, he can't wait to get in her lap. I know it's different because he doesn't see her everyday, but it's kind of sad. He is almost 11 months, so about the same age as your boy, Jennie. Maybe it does have something to do with that. I'm hoping he grows out of it and realizes again (SOON) that I am #1! How selfish I sound, but I don't care. He's MY puppy!!!

 

[Hberry23]

I don't think your being silly it would bother me too, is long as she's happy though I guess I could deal...or maybe not :( I have recently moved in with my bf and was wondering if Sadie might do the same, we have went back in forth sense she was a puppy, more my house then his but now were all together. best luck to you...please send a little my way I might need it. Holly

 

[jo.mcqueen]

i have this problem too..... i had Saffie for a year before i met my BF! i have now lived with him for 4 1/2 years...... it didn't take her long, she fell in love with him too now she has decided she is Daddies girl and even sits outside the loo when he's in i don't even get a look in when he's there......

But i think i'd be more worried if she didn't take to him at all!

 

[schipman]

Has there been a change in routine at your house? When my DH took a new job that meant working nights it really threw Rocky off. He can't sleep if the whole family isn't home (which is never with me on days). He has become more affectionate with me since the change. He still loves Daddy too.

 

[Irinikm]

Hello all!

My mother and i experienced the same with Martin. Although he spents more time with me and i let him sleep on the bed and staff like that, he will wave his little butt so hard when he sees my mum, that it looks as if his butt whas a life of its own!! ;-)

It bothers me from time to time, that he is overwhelmed with joy everytime he sees her although he has to follow tons of rules when they're together...

Anyway, my mother says, that when i'm not there he whines and is restless looking at the door or sniffing my clothes etc and when the phone rings he'll go wild if he realises that it's me.

Maybe they want what they can't have ;-)

Irene & Martin

 

[tls1028]

Its hard to say because Dutch goes back and forth sometimes. Sometimes he only listens to my fiance and only wants to play and get loving from him. Sometimes he only listens to me and wants to play and get loving from me. When we sleep, Dutch always sleeps by me because my fiance can't sleep with Dutch laying all over him. I can sleep through a freight train so Dutch is all over me pushing me around all night. Usually though, he would always try and lay down next to my fiance b/c he knew that he wasn't supposed to sleep there. But now he voluntarily comes and sleeps by me. Dutch just seems to take turns letting each of us be #1 for a while! I am sure that your baby still loves you the same, he is just getting some daddy loving for a while (even though mommy loving is better!!!) Maybe he doesn't want Dad to feel left out! I wouldn't stress...he loves you!

 

[JennieWI]

an updte

just wanted you all to know that Gunther is back to snuggling more with Mommy again appicon. There has been several times when I've walked into the living room to sit on the love seat and Gunther left the BF's side to lay next me . Bedtime, too. Last night Gunther had his head on my pillow, snoring softly, while little wisps of breath blew into my face. I'm in heaven again lovicon.

 

[haleyandmark]

our Asia is a daddy's girl 110%! as soon as she hears the door click for him to walk in she is all over him; when he sits down to take his shoes off (after work), she will walk over him so he will pay more attention to her (as if he doesn't already)!

she snuggles with me when he's not here, though...she's a really good snuggler with anyone i think. once my aunt and mom came to visit and they had to sleep on my futon in the extra bedroom and Asia ended up sleeping smack dab in the middle of them, it made for a really funny morning (especially since Asia has a problem with bad gas and sleeping with her behind in your face)!

i sometimes wish she would pay more attention to me when Mark is here but it makes me happy to see how excited she gets when he walks in the door.