"the "needy" behavior of wanting to push in&q

[cocoandjane]

lieverdmom wrote in "How's Business" thread...
about a rehome she has that supposedly was demonstrating
certain behaviors...one was:

the "needy" behavior of wanting to push in
for his share when they pet their other dog

I have seen in Abby a little of this needy behavior.
I am not aware of anything we are doing/have done to
encourage this at times...

What does anyone suggest to nip this pushing in for attention
and petting.....or to get a treat first....they will both sit and stay...
but then Abby will get up and push in, if she isn't going to be
first receiver of the attention....??????????

Thanks,

[gene]

For me it works to an advantage/disadvantage. If I'm combing one....all three want done. The same for nails and baths. Makes it easier for me to get the next victim. Does make it difficult to use scissors. I have to put two in the yard then.

I don't really have any advice.....but I'm sure someone will.

[Jac]

We have a name for the behavior...
"Yeah, but what about me???"

That is what it feels like they are saying....hahaha

No real answers...we have that happen a lot and if it is too much, I put an x-pen around me and the dog I am working with!