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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Habits - Growth of Phod

When we first got our boy, he wasn't into being snuggled etc. He would come for pets, but always preferred to be at our feet on the floor. In our house the dogs are allowed on the furniture and initially asking him to come up clearly was stressful for him.

How things change in 2 years!

I usually go to bed an hour or so before Man (my days tend to start earlier and I can't miss my 8 hours of sleep if I am going to function), Phod often races to get up on the bed before I can get in. I often have to move him over so I can get in. He will then lay there while I hold my book in one hand and pet him with the other, and will complain (groan or might even gently paw me) if I am forced to stop petting him to turn a page. He usually lies there until I turn off the light, and then takes his spot either on the floor or one of the two dog beds in our room.

The same is true for TV time on the couch. He has learned his place. We have an L shaped couch. One end is Hailey's, Nin sits on usually my lap and Phod will now get up and snuggle on the couch between the Man and I.  He won't stay a whole movie, he will stay for a while before going and stretching out on the floor.




While I think my boy still prefers his sleep on the floor, he is at least enjoying his snuggles with us. I very much enjoy this time with him!
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23 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 25, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Hari OM
    What delight; snuggles are fab, keeping one's space is also good. Brilliant work Phod! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    We have snuggle time too but then I never move and am a bit of a bed hog but the sofa is safe. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. CowspotdogSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Neither of my boys are snugglers or furniture guys - I have no restriction where they can lay but they have never shown any interest on being on the sofas or beds. They just love the floor - I think it is just so much cooler for them

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  4. stellaroselongSeptember 25, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    That is soooo funny cos it sounds just like our house routine only I am phod and momma is you. she goes to bed to read a little before dad does and I always go wif her and lay beside her, BUT I stay in the bed cos I is littler than beautiful phod.
    stella rose

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  5. Two French BulldogsSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Ahhh, he obviously learned snuggles are worth while
    Lily & Edward

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    It's great that you turned into a snuggle bug, Phod. It's hard to resist to snuggle with you, because you are a wonderful pup... and it's pawesome that you like it now too :o)

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  7. SullySeptember 25, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Aww what a sweet boy.


    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  8. Emily @ Adventures of a Dog MomSeptember 25, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    That's so sweet, we have similar arrangements here in our house. Although Boomer and Dottie love to steal our spots if we get up for anything!

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  9. The Adventures of the LLB GangSeptember 25, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    So very adorable!!!

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  10. JulieSeptember 25, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    There's nothing better than puppy snuggles !
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  11. Bella Roxy & MacduiSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    He just likes a taste of snuggles....

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  12. Idaho PugRanchSeptember 25, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    Bedtime snuggles are the best!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey & Hazel

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  13. MurphySeptember 25, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Doggies change as the relationship gets deeper and deeper with their people. And it is a win-win!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley
    Please help us get 200 followers!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    It's kinda of funny the way each of us puppers act, Phod complaining about petting, our Shadow does that but she paws at you with her left paw, Bites he just lays there soaking it all up, ME, just sittin on the couch with Mom is my thing!

    The Mad Scots

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  15. SherrySeptember 25, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Miro does that, too! I've never been able to figure out why he'll lie on the bed at night while a read and hop off the second I turn out the light. Dogs make their own rules.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    aww! that is so great to hear!!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  17. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    There is nothing in the world that is better than night time snuggles!
    love
    tweedles

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  18. zoepheedogsSeptember 26, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    Awe! That's so sweet that Phod is getting comfortable enough to snuggle now!! :D

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Sounds lovely

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  20. TamagoSeptember 26, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    It's wonderful Phod enjoys snuggling!
    I think all the love he gets from you has changed him over years :-)

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  21. KBSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    That's so very sweet.

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  22. DaisySeptember 28, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Snuggles are the BEST! I'm so glad Phod has learned that little tidbit of information. There are sooo many dogs that don't get it. He knows how much he is loved!
    oxox
    Daisy

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  23. JacobiOctober 1, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Dear Phod,

    Snuggles are good. Being on the bed is better. That is all.

    Licks,
    Cobi

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