What's Ruger trying to tell me? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ziggy925 · 07-28-2015, 07:51 PM

So, now when Ruger is sitting next to me he always puts a paw on me. I'm wondering if he is signaling that he is mine, or if he's signaling that I'm his. There is a difference.

Jkpal · 07-28-2015, 10:46 PM

When out running errands, if Piper thinks I've chatted long enough or if she feels left out, I feel her little paws on my leg and if I'm too slow in picking her up she starts little leaps and jumps. Once in my arms, she's relaxed and patient. Silly girl...Is she just trying to be part of social exchange or is she asserting her place of importance?! No matter, I find everything about my little lamb chop funny, endearing, sweet--though perplexing at times! Maybe Ruger is doing a yorkie-type arm around your shoulder...? I certainly don't know what it means, but I love that he connects that way with you! What a delight he must be...

Maximo · 07-29-2015, 03:04 AM

I believe it is just a sign of affection.

My boys do this mostly with my dad when they are sitting on the couch. Max and Teddy like to be touching their humans when they relax.

Wylie's Mom · 07-29-2015, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

I believe it is just a sign of affection.

My boys do this mostly with my dad when they are sitting on the couch. Max and Teddy like to be touching their humans when they relax.

Warm fuzzies just washed over me

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I agree, I think it's just affection...

yavenay · 07-29-2015, 05:23 AM

Mine signals to me all the time
It's time to walk me
It's time to feed me
It's time to play with me
It's time to cuddle me
It's time to......fill in the blank

It's her world, I'm just a squirrel trying to get a nut.

Magnus · 07-29-2015, 06:09 AM

Agree with others... I think it's also a way for them to "remind" you that they're there.

Cherie6446 · 07-29-2015, 09:10 AM

Zoey does this too. She will sit beside me and put one foot on my leg, usually while staring at me. I think this is sweet.

capt_noonie · 07-29-2015, 10:18 AM

Mine will do that to a certain degree also! I think it's very cute. Toto tries to wake me up in the morning. First he will cuddle next to me. If that doesn't work he will lay on top of my head on my pillow. If that doesn't work he will try to sit next to my neck, and then usually will use his little nub of a tail and stick me in the neck.

dinkster · 07-29-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yavenay

Mine signals to me all the time
It's time to walk me
It's time to feed me
It's time to play with me
It's time to cuddle me
It's time to......fill in the blank

It's her world, I'm just a squirrel trying to get a nut.

Yep! this is Dinky.

07-28-2015, 07:51 PM	#1
ziggy925 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US Posts: 544	What's Ruger trying to tell me? So, now when Ruger is sitting next to me he always puts a paw on me. I'm wondering if he is signaling that he is mine, or if he's signaling that I'm his. There is a difference.

07-29-2015, 03:04 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I believe it is just a sign of affection. My boys do this mostly with my dad when they are sitting on the couch. Max and Teddy like to be touching their humans when they relax. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-29-2015, 09:10 AM	#7
Cherie6446 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,895	Zoey does this too. She will sit beside me and put one foot on my leg, usually while staring at me. I think this is sweet. __________________ RIP my darling little Gina

07-29-2015, 10:18 AM	#8
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Mine will do that to a certain degree also! I think it's very cute. Toto tries to wake me up in the morning. First he will cuddle next to me. If that doesn't work he will lay on top of my head on my pillow. If that doesn't work he will try to sit next to my neck, and then usually will use his little nub of a tail and stick me in the neck. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

07-28-2015, 10:46 PM	#2
Jkpal YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,777	When out running errands, if Piper thinks I've chatted long enough or if she feels left out, I feel her little paws on my leg and if I'm too slow in picking her up she starts little leaps and jumps. Once in my arms, she's relaxed and patient. Silly girl...Is she just trying to be part of social exchange or is she asserting her place of importance?! No matter, I find everything about my little lamb chop funny, endearing, sweet--though perplexing at times! Maybe Ruger is doing a yorkie-type arm around your shoulder...? I certainly don't know what it means, but I love that he connects that way with you! What a delight he must be...

07-29-2015, 05:23 AM	#5
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	Mine signals to me all the time It's time to walk me It's time to feed me It's time to play with me It's time to cuddle me It's time to......fill in the blank It's her world, I'm just a squirrel trying to get a nut.

07-29-2015, 06:09 AM	#6
Magnus Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,192	Agree with others... I think it's also a way for them to "remind" you that they're there.