My rescue dog stopped sleeping with me every night.

You probably reek

It probably smells your desperation - which we all do here also with your stupid threads

There are no smells involved! I assure you we both smell nice.

Dutch ovening the twink hooker you’ve “adopted” again?

Is it a rescue dog?

Do you usually have dreams of a sexual nature?

No. That is healthy. Leave him alone.

How old is he?

This may put your problem in perspective.

He's about three. I've had him for two years, and he's a chihuahua-miniature pinscher-terrier mix, according to DNA testing.

He's fine. Probably just wants to hang out in 'his' bed, while still being with you long enough to show he likes you.

yeah, he's hitting his teen years and developing independence (most likely). It's emotionally healthy and will (likely) pass 😊

He's just into you.

It's getting warmer. Maybe you put off too much body heat.

People who announce to the world that have "rescued" animals seem to think they are morally superior to other people.

[quote] People who announce to the world that have "rescued" animals seem to think they are morally superior to other people.

Which is why we must ask whether they are rescue dogs. It must be reinforced.

He's sick of you reminding him he's a rescue dog. Get over yourself.

You might snore, fidget, steal the blankets and crowd him.

My dog bounces back and forth between her bed and the sofa. She goes to bed to sleep and the sofa to beg for whatever I'm eating. She is sweet, but a bit of a whore. A food whore.

[quote] A food whore.

She barks fat.

She masturbates, too. Look it up. Always thought they were just cleaning their peri areas.

He was probably trained that way. Previous owners probably sent him to his bed so they could fuck. Don't worry though. He will eventually figure out that you can't score. He will feel sorry for you and hang out with you more.

You're lucky you don't have a cat. By now, he would surely be laughing at you!

you farted too much!

OP drools in his sleep. I just can't anymore with that nasty drool.

[quote]My rescue dog stopped sleeping with me every night.

I find I can no longer tolerate surprise anal.

^ omg this sounds serious, should we contact SVU captain Benson?

Is the dog bi? If so, maybe I can interview him. I myself am an out and proud bi 5th grader so maybe he could relate to me.

R27 is a poser, Noah was introduced to us as a trans youth this season!

R28 Well fuck me. I can't keep up with every plot twist. Last I heard Noah was bi.

The crate represents security and/or his "cave". It's fine. He's a dog. They do what they want.

He also started chasing his tail every night before bed. He does that for a few minutes, then hops in with me. Then he goes off somewhere for a while.

[quote] Is it a rescue dog?

Yes, he's a rescue dog-- thanks for asking.

He probably sees what a fat whore you've become, and he doesn't want to get squished to death in the middle of the night by your huge ass rolling on top of him.

Dogs have a keen sense of knowing when they're in harm's way.

Its normal for them to enjoy spending time in the crate if you trained them that it is a safe, and comfortable place for them. My two dogs are both crate trained, and even though they "free range" they tend to go sleep in their crate for most of the night. It's like their own little dens, where they feel secure.

Maybe your dog read this news and feared for his life.

And like what R32 said.

Dogs are den animals. They naturally seek out den-like spaces.

Does your rescue dog also bite you?

No, r36, but he'd bite you. He's smart that way.

"rescue dogs" = rejected dogs.

OP are you in the northern hemisphere? The weather is getting hot and the dog wants a cooler place to sleep at night.

I'd call the vet about this as it represents a significant change in behavior. But I'm a big over-protective Doggy Daddy.

You lost me at

[quote]chihuahua-miniature pinscher-terrier mix.

Everything’s fine, OP. I wouldn’t worry about it.

Maybe you rolled over onto those adorable huge ears

I want to know what he's thinking!

I want to see a picture

you probably shift a lot and wake him up constantly. let him be.

Did you change your laundry detergent or something like this? Use a scented candle before going to sleep? A lot of dogs are sensitive to changes of smell we humans hardly notice. If everything is as always, I'd try and see if there are any other behavioral changes - maybe it's harmless, maybe it's the heat. But I could also imagine something like back pain and your dog preferring a less soft underground for that reason, which should be checked at the vet.

He’s just not that into you

OP, I heard your rescue dog's always got "Rescue ME" playing on her headphones.

I have a male cat who sleeps with me every single night. I know we're talking about a dog here but here's my situation for whatever it's worth. The cat (10 years old and also rescue when he was a kitten) is one of 2 cats but he is the one who seeks to cuddle with me at night. He is naturally a cuddler at night but what I've done to create this atmosphere is I give him to tiny pieces of cheddar (or Havarati cheese, his favourite) when he gets into bed. He has his own pillow, with a cuddly blanket on top, and he settles in for the night when I turn off all the lights. After the cheese, he turns on his side, and he knows it's quiet time - sleep time.

There are nights (rarely) when he sneaks off after his cheese snack to use his litter, get some water, and he has lots of other comfy cat pillows to sleep on in the living room and even his own bedroom with his toys but he chooses to stay with me on his own pillow. The nights he wanders off to sleep on his own, I just let him do his thing. The next night, sure enough he is back on his pillow for the whole night in my bedroom. No rhyme or reason for his decision on whether to sleep in my bedroom on his pillow or to go in the living room. He just does his thng. Sorry to ramble....what I might suggest is maybe give him a "treat" to lure him and create a bit of a routine - something he can look forward to every night like clockwork - and see what happens. In my case, the cat knows every night he gets his treat - hugely comfotrting, he associates it with sleep, cuddle time, cozy, and warmth and relaxation.

That's from a cat perspective. Dogs are different perhaps. Hope this helps a bit. I'd also recommend a lot of exercise during the day, poop him out.

^^^ hugely comforting....

Here he is.

Aw, what a sweetie. Absolute sweetie!

awwww, I ❤️❤️❤️ his itty bitty wire haired face!

Perhaps the dog got tired of you announcing to your friends that it was a "rescue dog"? That's an insult to the dog.

Oh r52 I lovvvveeee him!!!!!!!

Classic DL thread. The comments are hilarious.

He’s really adorable 🥰

The dog was feeling used.

It felt it was being used in order to gratify the dog-owner's need for self-validation.

He's been sleeping with me the past few nights and we had a big breakthrough last night-- he needed to puke, and instead of doing it in bed next to me, he moved to a far corner in my apartment.

I had to foster the cat my sister rescued while she went on vacation. Initially kitty would sleep under a chair all night, but eventually found out how to open my bedroom door, & after a few failed attempts, managed to jump in bed with me & sleep. Unfortunately she’d wake up & go under the bed to play, then jump back up & lick my face & even tongued my ear.

Now my sister’s back taking care of the cat full time for a couple weeks, but will probably have to drop her off for a week here & there. I wonder if she’ll still want to sleep with me or if she’ll hopefully be a little less hyper & playful.

After I gave him his treat tonight, he fucked off to the other room. Who does he think he is? A cat??

Did you accidentally smush him?

No, I didn't. I'm going to go see what he's doing.

Our dog snuggles with us every night. She usually retires at 11 PM and waits for us in the bed. She is like a live Teddy bear.

He just needs his own space sometimes.

Is r65's dog as cute as r52's dog?

I am pleased to report he decided to get into bed. He put his head on my shoulder and seems ready to go to sleep!

I have to say “He’s a rescue dog” repeatedly because mine is cute and people always ask how old he is because he has the grizzled salt and pepper color of a schnauzer so they think he’s old and I have to say “I don’t know, he’s a rescue dog, but he’s not old-old”.

My rescue cat only sleeps with me when the rest of the house is colder. July and August I sleep alone.

OP - Maybe if you stopped molesting the dog, it would feel safe in bed with you again.

The dog is waiting to be rescued from you.

You get gassy.

Get your dog a check up with the vet. Blood test, etc. Often when a dog is sick (or god forbid dying) he will keep to himself. Almost like weaning himself away from life.

It’s happened to one of my rescues. She was always super clingy and energetic but slowly began to spend a lot of her time off on her own. We excused it thinking she’s just getting older or something else minor. Turned out she had cancer and soon after she was finally diagnosed, she passed away,

Thanks, r74, for the suggestion. He just had his annual exam and he's perfectly healthy. Ever since I got him he acts strangely at night. I think he suffered some doggy trauma at nighttime.

So, did he sleep in your bed before or not, OP? Please be clear.

Yes, he did sleep in my bed before, but now when it's time for bed he sometimes goes off on his own and sits on his blanket for a while.

He's got another new behavior. He brings his little bones over and eats them on my lap while I'm lying on the couch. He's doing it right now even. I don't know what it means.

How often do you change your sheets? Dogs have a keen sense of smell. Maybe he doesn't like smelling the cum stains. Stop jacking off in the bed!

The rescue thing is annoying. Basically he's a mutt, nothing wrong with that, so are most dogs.

My dog is 12 and started spending more time under the bed. Vet says she is healthy except for moderate hip dysplasia s/p surgery. She has some pain and limps a bit. This is common, under the bed is a safe and cool place for dogs. I miss her on the bed but she occasionally joins me on the bed initially before retiring under the bed.

Under the bed is also cave-like, a safer space to an ageing dog that feels more vulnerable.

my big guy refused to use doggy steps at my bed (he's getting old) so I got a giant ottoman, really sturdy and non-tippable and he will use that. It's a great compromise between him heaving his elderly bones and upon the bed occasionally and doggy steps.

[quote] He brings his little bones over and eats them on my lap while I'm lying on the couch. He's doing it right now even. I don't know what it means.

The bones are psychological representatives of your tiny, pencil dick. The one you use to rape him at night. He's working through his trauma.

OMG. Leave that dog alone.

It's cloudy today and temperature is down. Cat is back in my bed.

Our little adoptado schnauzer cuddled with us in bed this morning.

He is 14 and muy carinoso!

R86, awww,

My beloved schnauzer/Cairn terrier mix lived 17 years. Wonderful dog.