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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: Neil on November 22, 2014, 07:57:05 PM

Title: Lap dog?
Post by: Neil on November 22, 2014, 07:57:05 PM
I love it when Bobby curls up and sleeps on my lap. He's 20 weeks old now and weighs about 7kg. Is this behaviour that I should encourage, or will I regret it when he's older and heavier?
Title: Re: Lap dog?
Post by: MIN on November 22, 2014, 08:05:18 PM
no you wont reget it, you will learn to adjust your sitting position to accommodate. he is going to be a big boy, Gemma is 3yr and is only 8kg. now thats a lap dog  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: wendall on November 22, 2014, 08:14:58 PM
Honeys nearly 16kg ( shes currently on a diet!!! ) and loves curling up on my lap. No complaints here :shades:
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Post by: ejp on November 22, 2014, 08:22:18 PM
It's the best feeling ever.  :luv:
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Post by: Koslg on November 22, 2014, 08:39:22 PM
Humbug is 15kg. When I lie on the sofa he lays on top and puts his head in my shoulder. The perfect cuddle. Worth it completely xxx :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Archie bean on November 22, 2014, 08:47:41 PM
No regrets here. I Love it when Archie cuddles up on my lap. He's a tiny weeny 18kg!  :005:
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Post by: ElaineH on November 22, 2014, 09:27:02 PM
I'm often found in the evening stretched out on the sofa, Morgan across my feet and Hugo on my lap  :luv:

Saves on the heating bill  :005:
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Post by: KeresleyKate on November 23, 2014, 08:19:02 AM
Got to admit army is not allowed on the chairs, mainly because of the cats and because I don't want him to jump up on my Mums furniture which would give apoplexy. I sit on the floor and let him snuggle up which is nice and comfy but he usually gets too warm and gets off after a while, he's a right fidget bottom.  I plan to train him to come up on the settee when called when he is about a year old so he knows its a reward not something he can do all the time. 
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Post by: its.sme on November 23, 2014, 08:32:18 AM
I love having Bea on my lap, she will often put her nose under my chin  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: loobymiss on November 23, 2014, 08:58:43 AM
I'm still waiting for the day Amber who is 20 weeks will sit and chill on my lap.

Every time we try she just bites me, still a cockerdile :'(

I'm beginning to think she'll never grow out of it..........sigh
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Post by: abkb on November 23, 2014, 09:04:45 AM
You'll only regret it when you have TWO 13kg cockers balancing on your knee, AND when you're six months pregnant and can hardly breathe  :005:
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Post by: lescef on November 23, 2014, 11:48:18 AM
My two are not allowed on the furniture, so only come up for a cuddle when I invite them. Having said that Maddie will only come up if she feels like it but Bramble would be on my knee all the time!
Title: Re: Lap dog?
Post by: Jaysmumagain on November 23, 2014, 01:30:38 PM
Neil...a cocker was just made for lying on your lap....mines 7 and still does. :005:
I wouldn't have it any other way.
Title: Re: Lap dog?
Post by: Murphys Law on November 23, 2014, 03:51:18 PM
Murphy is a funny one for sitting on laps. He doesn't really do it very often but if I hold one of his toys he will jump up and settle down on my lap.

I wish he would do it more to be honest but I don't think it is his thing. He would rather sit on the snuggler which he considers to be his chair.

Maybe when he is older he might become more of a lap dog.
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Post by: Murphys Law on November 23, 2014, 03:52:21 PM
Sorry double post
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Post by: dave192 on November 23, 2014, 11:25:59 PM
Archie likes to sit on the sofa with his head on your lap or finds a cushion to lie on. Although its me who gets more cuddles which annoys the wife.

 If my 5 year old daughter (who is scared of dogs except Archie) lies down on the sofa or floor he will lie down with her  :lol2:.
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Post by: Deb H on November 24, 2014, 08:46:56 AM
Cocker snuggles are the best. Try having a 30kilo pointer on your lap ph34r
Title: Re: Lap dog?
Post by: abkb on November 24, 2014, 02:01:20 PM
 :005: why is it that they always underestimate how big their behind is, and try and slot themselves into a teeny tiny gap on your knee...meaning you then have to shuffle up to fit them in!
Title: Re: Lap dog?
Post by: Mudmagnets on November 24, 2014, 03:20:53 PM
:005: why is it that they always underestimate how big their behind is, and try and slot themselves into a teeny tiny gap on your knee...meaning you then have to shuffle up to fit them in!

Ah that is so they get a ready warmed up spot  ;)
Title: Re: Lap dog?
Post by: abkb on November 24, 2014, 05:48:13 PM
:005: why is it that they always underestimate how big their behind is, and try and slot themselves into a teeny tiny gap on your knee...meaning you then have to shuffle up to fit them in!

Ah that is so they get a ready warmed up spot  ;)

Ah you're right, sneaky devils!