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Mini poodle turns back on me?
I have a mini poodle and it sits by me, but it it don't sit facing me. It turns his back looking the other way. Why does he do this?
4 Answers
- PamelaLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
That is normal for poodles.
They are protective dogs and want to see what is coming at them and their humans.
My standards all do the same thing.
- Anonymous7 years ago
My poodle does that too, but I use it to my advantage and I rub his back, he loves it. So turn what you think of as a negative into a positive and show him some love. He may just want you to rub his back.
Source(s): experience - 7 years ago
They all do that, they are guard dogs in Paris, did you know? They are always looking out for you. Totally normal. Just don't let they sit on your feet - that's disrespectful!
Source(s): Have owned standard poodles for 10 years. - 7 years ago
I think Pamela has it right. They turn around because they're not worried about you attacking their back. When mine get special treats, they chew them facing us or the other dog..because we could take them away! :) He's watching out for you!
