Why does my dog interrupt me and my partner kissing?

Interrupting their owners when showing affection towards others can be an attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Some also get overprotective or jealous. In some cases, this behavior is also because of the lack of training regarding boundaries. It may also be a learned behavior.

Is my dog jealous of me and my partner?

While it’s true that jealousy can be a reason why your pup interrupts you when you show affection towards your partner, this isn’t always the case.

Some owners rarely experience this behavior in dogs, which means it is an ignorable conduct. However, if it’s something that frequently happens, then it might be something that you’d want to minimize.

Before we get to that, though, it’s essential to understand what causes this behavior in dogs. This way, you can properly address it. Listed below are some common reasons dogs interrupt you and your partner.

It’s an attention-seeking behavior

To our dogs, there’s nothing better than our attention.

Well, maybe their favorite treat can come close on the list, but nothing beats our pets and cuddles!

For this reason, when dogs see that you’re giving your partner hugs and “pets,” they might wanna get in on the action, too.

This might be because of a lack of connection between you and your dog.

You can build better emotional and mental connections with your dog through the following:

• Walks.
• Cuddling.
• Playing games.
• Doing obstacle courses.

However, they might need your attention if you’ve been busy lately and skimping on activities with your pup.

Activities with your furry friend can also help them live a more satisfied and happy life!

They’re overprotective

If your dog hasn’t been properly introduced to your partner, they might get suspicious of them.

Dogs are loyal pets and will protect you from harm. However, one of the downsides is that they can get too protective of you and not let anyone get near you.

To their eyes, kisses and hugs can seem like an attack on you. Especially since your partner is a stranger to them.

It’s best to socialize them with your significant other first so that they’ll be comfortable with them being around.

They lack proper training on boundaries

Yes, boundaries can be learned by pups!

This might seem impossible to dog owners who constantly have their furry friends all up in their faces, but it’s something you can train them for.

Here’s the thing - dogs stick with behavior that gets them attention and other positive things.

These rewards may include:

• Pets.
• Hugs.
• Treats.
• Kind words.

If you give your dog these when they cut you off while you’re being intimate with your partner, they might think it’s a behavior you like them to do.

What you can do in this situation is to teach them how to listen to commands such as “down” or “stop”. Some pet owners even teach their dogs to go to their crates.