Question:
: Hi,
: I have a wonderful 3yr old spayed female named Gillian. I've had her since she was 10 weeks and has always been "my" dog. She has always gone to work with me, been my little shadow around the house, and always slept in my bed, (usually under the covers!)
: Last year I moved in with my girlfriend, and Gilly continued to sleep with us in bed. She didn't seem to mind the addition of my girlfriend, who is definatly the "alpha" of our household.
: A few months ago, Gilly suddenly became terrified of the bed. She wouldn't sleep with us or even jump on the bed at all. She became obsessed with her doggie bed (kept at the foot of our bed) and now sleeps in it every night. We've tried encouraging her up on the bed and now she's gotten over her immeadiate fear and will snuggle for naps in such on our bed. She still won't sleep throughout the night on our bed, preferring to sleep in her own bed.
: My girlfriend remembers waking up one night and Gilly was under the covers whimpering and thrashing around like she was stuck. My girlfriend picked her up and Gilly was really upset, whining and crying.
: Is it possible that we accidently squished her? Or do JRT's sometimes just change their sleeping arrangements? I don't want Gilly to think that she's not welcome in bed, or that I've "chosen" my girlfriend over her.
: Any ideas??
: Thanks so much, this forum has been a lifesaver in the past!
: Jen
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Hi Jen,
I am sure many people reading this would love it if their terrier decided to sleep in their very own doggy bed :)
My guess is maybe Gillian might have decided that she likes her own bed and I don't think she feels put out.
You know people do a lot of moving around when they are sleeping, tossing and turning, maybe even kicking and chances are Gillian got fed up with it all. You know it doesn't take much for this breed to decide they have had enough lol!
Yes dogs do and can change their sleeping areas. My one guy used to love to sleep near my head but now chooses the end of the bed..maybe I drooled on him too many times haha!
I wouldn't read too much into this. As long as she appears to be enjoying her own little bed, but will still snuggle with you on the big bed I would just let things be.
Regards,
Marie
