CLINGY Sparky

[Asiel]

Just spotted this now. I was wondering if you might have noticed Sparky's eyesight might not be up to par or if not his eyesight then maybe his hearing is fading a bit? I know my cousin's Bichon got cataracts and later the hearing was going and her dog got clingy the same way you're describing Sparky's behaviour. I think maybe they feel a bit lost if that happens so you become their security. If he doesn't see too well or hear too well he wants to be near you, his anchor in a storm

I've also heard of Cognitive Dysfunction .....it's a form of Alzheimer's in dogs that causes the same symptoms that you describe.....again you become his anchor in the storm. I guess all you can do is love him and and make him feel secure by being there for him....what a nice compliment he's paying you

[Freedom]

Marlin spent his first 9 years living with a single woman. He has been here over 3 years; but Dad is apparently "not capable" of opening the door to let him out. I have to do this. Dad can open the door to let him in. Dunno what Sparky's excuse is!

Diminished eye sight is a possibility. I like Asiel's response, she seems to have covered all the possibilities.

[cassiesmom]

I don't have any answers. I just wanted to say (((HUGS))) for Sparky and (((HUGS))) for Myndi too.

[Freedom]

Sparky is clingy, but you were carrying Myndi when you went airborne. I think they both love Mum!

[pomtzu]

Sparky is clingy, but you were carrying Myndi when you went airborne. I think they both love Mum!

She can't do steps anymore. She can go down, but not up - at least not without all fours going in a different direction! Might just as well have me do both for her. Yup - they're my lovable little kids, for sure.

[Asiel]

She can't do steps anymore. She can go down, but not up - at least not without all fours going in a different direction! Might just as well have me do both for her. Yup - they're my lovable little kids, for sure.

Had to laugh at this one---"she can't do steps anymore" Looks like you are having a bit of trouble, all two going in all four directions too girl. We all know that we would sacrifice life and limb for those fur friends don't we
Might be a good idea to wear the cleats, didn't know they were at the door...very useful there aren't they

[pomtzu]

Had to laugh at this one---"she can't do steps anymore" Looks like you are having a bit of trouble, all two going in all four directions too girl. We all know that we would sacrifice life and limb for those fur friends don't we
Might be a good idea to wear the cleats, didn't know they were at the door...very useful there aren't they

Enough out of you - smart a$$! Hadn't seen you around in a while - should have known you'd show up when I screwed up. Even if I hadn't - you'd surface again in time to see some nonsensical, idiotic posts - by a nonsensical, idiotic poster! ROFLMAO!!!!!