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Just had to revive this one, as I met a Golden Retriever mix the other day who gave me a quite obvious "lean" when I stopped to skritch some ears. Her owner instantly apologized, but was obviously new to the whole "dogs who lean" phenomenon, as I explained it was no problem for me one bit!
So current doggies of Pet Talk - do you lean? And no, Angel, flopping on top of Dad's lap the moment he sits down doesn't really count!
Lady was a leaner.
Angel makes her presence known in other, less subtle ways.....like trying to be a lapdog while I'm having my coffee.
She does, however, have Lady's jealous streak........in spades!
In a previous position, I had an opportunity to train with a nurse who worked from home. She was owned by a Great Dane who was actually a big teddy bear. She had limited mobility, so when I got to her house, she would let Max out. That worked out really well - I would get there a few minutes early, and she would send him outside while I kept an eye on him. Then she would call him from the window and he and I would come in together. When we got inside, he would bark and lean against me, like, "Mom, I found this human outside ... can we keep her?" I made the cut because I'd been leaned on by the Max-ster! What a sweet doggie guy. She did a lot of telephone work, and she tried to keep him from barking when she was on the phone. However, almost everyone who spoke to her regularly knew about Max and asked her about him :D
:love: Zack is a leaner and loves to sit on my feet but he is over 12st and my poor feet are not amused. :eek:
Awww, Zack! I wish I could have you sit on my feet :) But you're there and I'm here, so i'll just have to look at your photo and smile :DQuote:
Originally Posted by WILDCATS
((HUG)) and some for Scooby and Tilly, too!
:love: If you were here he would be honoured to sit on your feet and would love some cuddles. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
Most of my dogs did lean. One Shepherd that I had growing up knew the word lean. If anyone asked "Marcus give me a lean" he would come over and give you one. lol
Thought of this thread Sunday night. I was at a friend's house for a campfire, and their neighbors dog showed up. She lives outside, and occasionally drops by for a visit :) She looks to me like a pitbull/beagle mix. Very much a beagle's body, but her head and front paws reminded me of a pit. She is a very cuddly dog and sat on my lap most of the evening, but when I decided to remove her to the ground, she sat beside my leg and leaned against it. A few of my 'non-doggy' friends even noticed. One tried to get a picture, but the lighting was awful, so they didn't get.
Isn't it sweet? I adore leaners, but you knew that! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lolli94
Rudy does the classic greyhound lean.
Oh my gosh I'm glad I found this thread.
Payne is DEFINITELY a leaner. I'm not a pup myself these days and sometimes she will knock me a little off balance with her "leanin'" :eek: .
I love it though.
Another thing she does is the "scratch my butt". ALWAYS wants her butt scratched!! :rolleyes:
I'm like "maybe I would like to pet your head every now and then", and she's like "nope, I said scratch my butt". Her wish is my command!!
Haha sounds so much like Lolli! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AnimalFamily
Kinda looks a little like your Lolli too, if that's Lolli in your profile pic?