I don't think my Laddie really likes me

Wow, I don't feel so bad now. I thought I was the only one who had a Sheltie and he did not like me. I have wanted one so badly for so many years, when this all happened, I was devastated, now, however, I am getting better at ignoring him and he does seem to want to sit near me more. I am sure all will turn out just fine.

I have had a lot of issues prior to getting him and some carried over into owning him, being so homesick for America, marriage sort of shaky, depression, you name it, so, the poor little tyke has had a lot to go through with me. Plus, shame on me, I keep comparing him to my first Laddie, and I know that is so unfair.

Unfortunately, there are no places near here that have places for dog owners to take their dogs and interact with other owners, it is actually quite lonely for me, a very small community but pretty.

Oh well, all this is new, and I am sure everything will work out. Thanks for all of your words of encouragement, it is nice to feel that I am not "alone" in this.:hugs
 
I'm glad that things are going better with Laddie. At times my 2 yr old likes to be alone. He will sleep in s crate or go in the computer room and take a nap...other times he is right with me. He a funny little guy sometimes but he is always a loving furbaby.
 
LOL, they do have their own little personalties, lately, mine has taken to sleeping on the bed, but when either of us walk by, he jumps off to see what is going on.
 
Sir Dash will stay on the bed for a while but I think he may get too warm and chooses another sleeping spot that is cooler. If I go in the bedroom, he is on the bed like a flash....if I leave the room ....he jumps down immediately to follow me. He sounds much like your baby.
 
susanmccain said:
Sir Dash will stay on the bed for a while but I think he may get too warm and chooses another sleeping spot that is cooler. If I go in the bedroom, he is on the bed like a flash....if I leave the room ....he jumps down immediately to follow me. He sounds much like your baby.
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He will only follow me out of the room if Steve is not there otherwise, he sticks to him like glue. I am alone now, Steve is in another room and of course, Laddie the shadow is with him, where is my companionship we got him for, golly.:cry:
 
Favorite does not mean you don't count. Mom and Dad's Shiztu adores dad and he is by far #1. However when mom went to the hospital upon return home Bear was glued to her as he did not want her to get away :yes: Of course Dad is still #1 but don't think mom is nothing to him.

Oh and you remember Laddie #1 the mature version :wink2: This guy is still a pup. Spend some time training him when the hubbie is out, Shelties LOVE food :lol:
 
We have four Shelties, and my husband is always saying jokingly, "They're all YOUR dogs." Of course they are at feeding time, or if they're sick, but there are things they look to him for like scratches and fun. As others have said, your Laddie is still a puppy and finding his way.

Shelties have very big hearts and there is room for more than one "favorite." I'm sure that Laddie will have things that you become his favorite for too, given some time. Don't try to pry him away from your husband; that will only confuse him. He will find his way to you if you're patient. And as Sheep said, treats don't hurt either. Shelties are huge foodies! :yes:
 
I was having not great a day yesterday, it does not bother me as much today. I did discover something however, it is not so much Steve, it is that bed of ours, I can be in it and Laddie stays with me, so, I guess whoever happens to be in it, will get the prize of Laddie.

I do love him, and I guess I am just over sensitive lately, I miss home so much, and everything seems wrong, it is a phase I am sure, but sometimes, it is hard to handle.
 
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