[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1018},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fcare\u002Fmy-puppy-wants-to-be-held-all-the-time":3,"platform:site":449},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"body":11,"canonical":378,"category":379,"categorySlugs":387,"cid":388,"cover":389,"description":393,"extension":394,"featured":395,"language":396,"meta":397,"navigation":398,"noindex":395,"ogImage":399,"path":400,"publishedAt":401,"recipe":378,"related":402,"revisedAt":378,"seo":428,"seoDescription":393,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":378,"sources":429,"stem":433,"tagSlugs":434,"tags":438,"translations":445,"type":446,"url":447,"__hash__":448},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F1387.md","Trainer Weighs In: When Your Puppy Would Rather Cuddle Than Train",[7],{"name":8,"slug":9,"role":10},"Emerson Watson","emerson-watson","author",{"type":12,"value":13,"toc":354},"minimark",[14,18,21,24,27,30,33,39,48,54,57,62,65,68,71,74,79,82,85,88,91,99,104,107,111,114,118,121,124,128,131,134,137,143,147,150,153,156,159,164,168,171,174,177,181,184,187,190,197,201,204,208,211,214,217,220,224,227,240,243,247,250,253,258,266,271,274,278,281,292,297,301,304,307,310,314,317,320,325,329,343,351],[15,16,17],"p",{},"\"Hi! I just got my puppy, Winnie, two days ago. She is just over two months old, and all she wants to do is cuddle. For example, when I’m trying to train her things like her name, sit, stay, etc., she will just walk up to me to climb on my lap. Even if I’m using treats, she would rather be on my lap than have a treat. Please let me know some tips to fix this!\" —Amelia",[15,19,20],{},"Hi Amelia,",[15,22,23],{},"Congratulations on your new puppy! Winnie is adorable, and I can see that she’s very young. Some pups around this age are more developed, while others may be a little more wobbly and still in the process of refining their motor skills, coordination, and vision.",[15,25,26],{},"What’s interesting is that new puppy owners often face the opposite challenge: Their puppies are energetic, squirmy, and don’t like being held or cuddled. They often prefer to explore their surroundings and play, chew, and nip rather than seek physical closeness with their humans. This goes to show how no two puppies are alike and several factors are at play in shaping behaviors, such as breed, temperament, genetics, and general upbringing.",[15,28,29],{},"While it may actually be a positive sign that Winnie is showing a strong affinity for physical affection and closeness right from the start, as with many things in life, it’s also essential to strike a balance. We don’t want this to become her sole strategy for engagement.",[15,31,32],{},"Your puppy is at an age when it’s important to interact with the environment, explore, and develop confidence outside of an owner’s loving arms. Therefore, if this behavior persists, we need to take some steps to prevent excessive dependency that may lead to future separation-related behaviors.",[15,34,35],{},[36,37,38],"strong",{},"Related: How Pet Parents Might Sabotage Potty Training Their Puppy Without Realizing It",[15,40,41],{},[42,43],"img",{"alt":44,"height":45,"src":46,"width":47},"Two-month-old puppy",494,"\u002Fpics\u002F03451f60712836faf656.webp",704,[15,49,50],{},[51,52,53],"em",{},"When most puppies enter their homes at 8 weeks, they are at their most sensitive age for socialization and adaptation to new stimuli.",[15,55,56],{},"Photo by owner",[58,59,61],"h2",{"id":60},"development-of-a-2-month-old-puppy","Development of a 2-Month-Old Puppy",[15,63,64],{},"When puppies are around the age of 8 to 12 weeks, there is a lot going on from a developmental standpoint. During this period, puppies are in the prime time of the sensitive window of socialization, which begins at 3 weeks and “closes” at around 12 weeks.",[15,66,67],{},"It’s important that puppies are exposed to as many people and situations as possible during this time before the window of opportunity closes, including babies, toddlers, seniors, humans wearing uniforms, and the physically challenged. These are just a few examples of people the puppy may encounter in life and that she should learn not to fear.",[15,69,70],{},"Other stimuli that should be included include car rides, stairs, car noises, household appliances, airplanes, etc. To help the puppy habituate to these stimuli and events, it may help to provide a tasty food reward every time the puppy is exposed to something new.",[15,72,73],{},"For example, having a stranger hand-feed the puppy a treat may help the puppy look forward to encountering people. This may help prevent hand-shyness since the puppy will start to associate an outstretched hand with something positive, explain veterinary behaviorists Drs. Debra Horwitz and Gary Landsberg.",[75,76,78],"h3",{"id":77},"long-term-risks","Long-Term Risks",[15,80,81],{},"Lack of appropriate socialization during this critical period can lead to future behavior problems, such as excessive fear, defensive aggression, and separation anxiety.",[15,83,84],{},"A 2002 study by Appleby et al. suggests that dogs that spend their sensitive period of socialization in an environment barren of experiences may be more prone to the development of avoidance and\u002For aggressive behaviors in adulthood.",[15,86,87],{},"A puppy who always wants to be held may miss these important opportunities to meet and receive treats from a wide variety of people and explore the world around her. If the behavior persists and becomes excessive, it can become problematic.",[15,89,90],{},"Therefore, it’s important to monitor the behavior and possibly identify why your puppy is so insistent on wanting to climb in your lap despite being offered treats.",[15,92,93],{},[42,94],{"alt":95,"height":96,"src":97,"width":98},"Young sleeping puppy on lap",720,"\u002Fpics\u002F0071bee81c7d0b1ddec4.webp",1280,[15,100,101],{},[51,102,103],{},"As puppies develop, it’s important that they learn to self-soothe and remain calm even when they don’t have access to a warm lap.",[15,105,106],{},"Photo by Darren Baker, modified via Canva",[58,108,110],{"id":109},"why-does-my-new-puppy-only-want-to-be-held","Why Does My New Puppy Only Want to Be Held?",[15,112,113],{},"There are several possible reasons why your puppy wants to be held all the time. It’s important to evaluate whether the puppy may have some need that isn’t met or is trying to communicate something. Let’s take a look at some possibilities.",[75,115,117],{"id":116},"_1-the-puppy-is-feeling-sick","1. The Puppy Is Feeling Sick",[15,119,120],{},"If your puppy is not playful and acts more on the lethargic side, it may be best to exercise caution and have her evaluated by a veterinarian. Dogs can become particularly clingy when they are feeling under the weather.",[15,122,123],{},"Mention the behavior to the vet. A vet visit can help rule out any medical problems. If your puppy obtains a clean bill of health, then there may be other potential issues at play.",[75,125,127],{"id":126},"_2-the-puppy-is-feeling-cold","2. The Puppy Is Feeling Cold",[15,129,130],{},"Young puppies are used to sleeping in a pile so that they stay warm and comfy. When a young pup is removed from the litter, she may struggle to fall asleep without feeling the warmth and reassuring presence of her littermates and mom.",[15,132,133],{},"Some puppies may be more prone to feeling cold than others. For example, puppies removed early from the litter or small breed puppies with short hair (think Chihuahuas) may get chilled more easily. These pups can often be helped by offering them puppy or mother dog “surrogates.” While warm water bottles were often used in the past, they have been found to be risky.",[15,135,136],{},"A safer solution may be to use a Snuggle Puppy, a stuffed toy shaped like a dog that emits warmth and has a heartbeat for puppies missing their littermates and mom. I have used Snuggle Puppies to comfort young foster pups crated next to my bed during their first nights with a good amount of success.",[15,138,139,142],{},[36,140,141],{},"Warning:"," It’s important to ensure that small pups are not seeking warmth because they are sick or becoming hypoglycemic.",[75,144,146],{"id":145},"_3-the-puppy-is-feeling-stressed","3. 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These emit a synthetic version of the dog-appeasing pheromones (DAP) that are naturally emitted by mother dogs to help comfort their puppies.",[15,157,158],{},"In a study, when puppies coming from pet stores were introduced to a new home, those wearing pheromone-based collars showed fewer signs of avoidance and uneasiness when in new environments.",[15,160,161],{},[36,162,163],{},"Related: 18 Great Ways to Help Your Anxious Dog Relax (Canine Anxiety Alternatives)",[75,165,167],{"id":166},"_4-the-puppy-is-feeling-fearful","4. The Puppy Is Feeling Fearful",[15,169,170],{},"Puppies between the ages of 8 and 10 weeks undergo what is known as a fear period. During this time, puppies are more likely to startle, and they may also react to normal objects and experiences.",[15,172,173],{},"In these cases, it’s important to identify what may be triggering fear. For example, when I fostered puppies that were raised in a barn, they readily startled and rushed toward me when I first turned on the dishwasher.",[15,175,176],{},"Therefore, it’s important to pay attention to your puppy’s body language and surroundings to identify whether she may be responding to something that concerns her.",[75,178,180],{"id":179},"_5-the-puppy-is-feeling-confused","5. The Puppy Is Feeling Confused",[15,182,183],{},"If your new puppy climbs on your lap during training, it may be a sign that she finds the training unclear, overwhelming, or mildly stressful.",[15,185,186],{},"Some sensitive puppies are not too comfortable if we loom over them or make direct eye contact with them as we may do when we start training them. Some may even urinate, as happens in cases of conflict urination, which is often confused with the puppy having an accident.",[15,188,189],{},"By climbing into your lap, your puppy may be trying to defuse any feelings of confusion or perceived threats she may be feeling. She may, therefore, be trying to “appease you,” or maybe she’s just seeking security and connection.",[15,191,192,196],{},[42,193],{"alt":194,"height":96,"src":195,"width":98},"Infographic: puppies and babies","\u002Fpics\u002Fd9cfee187c300512c09a.webp","Infographic by Adrienne Farricelli, Canva",[58,198,200],{"id":199},"how-to-deal-with-a-puppy-who-always-wants-to-be-held","How to Deal With a Puppy Who Always Wants to Be Held",[15,202,203],{},"If your puppy always wants to be held, it’s important to rule out medical problems and address any underlying needs or problems. Carefully monitor her behavior and ensure it doesn’t morph into excessive dependence. We want to help these puppies by offering opportunities that encourage developing more confidence.",[75,205,207],{"id":206},"_1-its-ok-to-comfort-the-puppy-the-first-few-days","1. It’s OK to Comfort the Puppy the First Few Days",[15,209,210],{},"If your puppy insists on being held, it’s generally OK for the first few days. This may help her settle and know that you are there for her.",[15,212,213],{},"Studies have found that dogs perceive humans as their “secure base,” similar to how human infants perceive their caregivers. This means that dogs look to humans for safety and reassurance, using them as a base from which to explore their environment.",[15,215,216],{},"Your puppy may, therefore, come to depend on you as an attachment figure and base for exploring the environment free of anxiety. She may also seek you out for reassurance at times of emotional distress.",[15,218,219],{},"This is fine as long as she gets to experience the world around her once she feels more comfortable in her surroundings. After a while, she should develop more independence as she feels safer.",[75,221,223],{"id":222},"_2-encourage-independence","2. Encourage Independence",[15,225,226],{},"You can encourage your puppy to become more explorative by praising and rewarding her when she starts showing small signs of confidence.",[228,229,230,234,237],"ul",{},[231,232,233],"li",{},"She moves away from you, even if it’s to go get a drink? Praise her and toss a treat her way.",[231,235,236],{},"She investigates a new toy that you’ve placed on the floor? Tell her she’s a good girl and encourage her to play with it.",[231,238,239],{},"She enters the crate on her own to explore the toys and treats you’ve placed there? Excellent! Praise and reward her so that she’ll want to explore more.",[15,241,242],{},"You also want to encourage independent play. Hide her kibble around the room for a fun treasure hunt. Teach your puppy some brain games and encourage her to use some basic food puzzles.",[75,244,246],{"id":245},"_3-split-treats-into-small-pieces","3. Split Treats Into Small Pieces",[15,248,249],{},"If your puppy is very young, she may struggle a bit in transitioning to solid food, especially if the treats you offer are on the larger side.",[15,251,252],{},"Try splitting the treats into smaller pieces and see if you can start getting some interest in them by hand-feeding them without asking for anything in particular. The goal is to get her interested enough in the treats so that eventually, she’ll feel motivated to start “earning them.”",[15,254,255],{},[36,256,257],{},"Related: Top 10 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes",[15,259,260],{},[42,261],{"alt":262,"height":263,"src":264,"width":265},"Puppy exploring outside",1066,"\u002Fpics\u002Fb690026d571d9db71508.webp",1600,[15,267,268],{},[51,269,270],{},"Puppies should be encouraged to explore their environments.",[15,272,273],{},"Photo by Casey Lovegrove, Unsplash",[75,275,277],{"id":276},"_4-make-training-fun","4. Make Training Fun",[15,279,280],{},"For puppies of this age, training should be short and sweet, just 1 to 2 minutes max, and it should be very low-pressure:",[228,282,283,286,289],{},[231,284,285],{},"Smile as you train and make it fun. Always end the training on a positive note.",[231,287,288],{},"Use high-value treats, but if she’s more motivated by social interaction, feel free to reward her with petting or verbal praise for engaging in training.",[231,290,291],{},"If she’s very motivated to climb in your lap, you can use that as a reward too! For example, as she becomes more explorative, you can train your puppy to “sit” or “hand target” and then praise and reward her by letting her climb in your lap.",[15,293,294,296],{},[36,295,141],{}," Never use outdated dominance-based training. This type of training can lead to “side effects” and may negatively damage the relationship between human and animal, warns the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) in a position statement.",[75,298,300],{"id":299},"_5-try-a-dap-collar","5. 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Furthermore, the DAP collar helped reduce anxiety and arousal, allowing the puppies to be less fearful and more explorative and capable of learning.",[15,308,309],{},"The study also suggests that attending puppy classes and training with positive reinforcement is ideal for helping maintain or improve the bond between puppies and their owners.",[58,311,313],{"id":312},"the-bottom-line","The Bottom Line",[15,315,316],{},"It’s quite normal for puppies to be clingy, especially during their very first days in a new home. Puppies seek comfort and security from humans because they are perceived as a “secure base.”",[15,318,319],{},"However, it’s important to offer them opportunities to develop more confidence and independence. Puppies learn through exploration and interaction with their environment. Therefore, if there is an over-reliance on being held, this may inhibit those experiences.",[15,321,322],{},[36,323,324],{},"Up Next:",[58,326,328],{"id":327},"references","References",[228,330,331,334,337,340],{},[231,332,333],{},"Denenberg, S. & Landsberg, Gary. (2009). Effects of dog-appeasing pheromones on anxiety and fear in puppies during training and long-term socialization. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.",[231,335,336],{},"Gaultier, Emmanuel & Bonnafous, Laurence & Vienet-Lagué, D & Falewee, C & Bougrat, Laurent & Lecuelle, Céline & Pageat, Patrick. (2009). Efficacy of dog-appeasing pheromone in reducing behaviours associated with fear of unfamiliar people and new surroundings in newly adopted puppies. The Veterinary record",[231,338,339],{},"Appleby, David & Bradshaw, J.W.S. & Casey, Rachel. (2002). Relationship between aggressive and avoidance behaviour by dogs and their experience in the first six months of life. 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