Dog loves boyfriend and it's making me crazy!

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    Dog loves boyfriend and it's making me crazy!

    I have a 6 year old female catahoula, and she seems to be jealous of me in my relationship with my new boyfriend!  About a month ago, we moved into a new house (which made her slightly neurotic, but she seems to be adjusting now) and shortly thereafter, I began dating him.  My dog follows us around and gets in between us whenever possible.  She is always licking him and shoving her backside up against his legs.  This is going to sound ridiculous, but the relationship is pretty hot and heavy right now, so we hug and kiss often and she stands there staring at us and complaining the whole time (she makes all sorts of moaning and grumbling sounds).  This is not a big place, and she's our constant shadow (and she's 80 lbs!) . The only way we can get any time away from her is to shut the door and even then, she can be heard grumbling in the hallway. If I reprimand her in anyway, she will slink off as if I am about to beat her, then, at the first opportunity, slink right back in the room quietly and go right for him.  He laughs at her behavior and is very nice with her.  He doesn't have to live with her 24/7, so his patience is a bit longer than mine.
     
    She has always been a "mama's girl" and has followed me around since she was little, but having her vying for my guy's attention is downright annoying.  She NEVER had this kind of crush on my ex husband and when she sees him for her visitation with the kids, she couldn't careless. 
     
    What can I do about this jeaous dog? 
     
     
    • Gold Top Dog
    Try to spend some special time with your dog one on one to rebuild with her.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Sounds like she's a good judge of character if she dislikes the ex!  
    • Gold Top Dog
    Has she been spayed? Or was she spayed at an older age?  I've seen female dogs that are highly attracted to men, perhaps it's the pheremones, especially if things are progressing in the way you suggest.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I agree you need to make sure you spend special time one on one with her... and let him do the same.  She may come to realize its not necessary.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Jeez - he could be your dog's best babysitter someday!  My Sioux (in the photo) just loooooooves her dad, and he's babysitting for four dogs right now, because I am with Sequoyah at a seminar.
    [;)]
     
    • Gold Top Dog
    Ha ha, oh I remrember those days well, let me just say one word: SHOWER!
    If ya know what I mean, she wont bug you so much in there. Be flattered that she is so loyal to her mommy and not aggressive to your new guy. Have him take her out on some walks just the two of them. Have him spend some alone time with her too!
    • Bronze
    I think that you're not spending enough time with your cat, and this is just a classic case of an animal acting out for attention. It's great that you love your boyfriend and all, but don't forget about your cat! She probably did not do this with you and your ex-husband because she was not SO in love with you as she is NOW. Remember to spend time with her, as well!
    [:D]
    • Gold Top Dog
    What cat? This is a dog.
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    ORIGINAL: tiffy

    What cat? This is a dog.


    Sorry, I call all catahoulas "cats". [:D]
    • Gold Top Dog
    This guy is a KEEPER!   Our bulldog gets very jealous when we hug or kiss and bulldozes her way right between us, then proceeds to lick Daddys face all over!  We just love her to death.  I get a little jealous that Daddy is getting all the dog kisses so he tells her to "give mama a kiss".
     
    Seriously, once the honeymoon is over, you want a guy who will love your dog.