Shih Tzu Adorably Refuses To Let Mom Have A Moment Of Peace While Working From Home
Any mom who has ever tried to work from home with a kid around knows just how demanding it can be sometimes, with said kids always needing a snack or some bona fide attention. Any pet parent knows that having fur kids can sometimes be just as challenging when it comes to trying to get things done at home. Just ask this dog mom, who caught her shih tzu puppy on camera begging for attention by relentlessly pawing at her arm as she tried to work on her computer.
@mia.xandra guess it runs in the family 🤷🏼♀️😂 introducing Gigi the Shih #shihtzu #shihtzusoftiktok #fyp #dogmom #shihtzupuppy
In the short TikTok clip, the black-and-white shih tzu named Gigi is seen sitting on the chair with her human companion, pawing at her arm over and over as her owner tells her to "stop." Finally, the woman gives Gigi what she's looking for; a pat and a kiss. The video was posted by the woman's daughter, with the caption "guess it runs in the family 🤷🏼♀️😂."
In the comments, the woman's daughter says that "Gigi is me," adding later that the doggy has since taken up residence on the back of her mom's desk chair every day. Meanwhile, other people weighed in, with one joking, "I be like 'use your words' then my dog side eyes me 😂," as others warned that Gigi may eventually take to barking or whining when bored and doesn't get what she wants. The struggle is real, folks, whether you have kids or pets!
How dogs let you know when they want attention
Dogs are pretty obvious when they want attention, akin to Gigi incessantly pawing at her human mom to get her to look. Communicating by pawing, nose nudging, barking, and whining are all ways doggies might try to tell you what they are seeking.
Every dog is different, and dogs are usually smarter than we think, so if one trick doesn't work, they'll go ahead and try another. Some dogs may sit and gaze at you longingly, while others might eagerly jump on you or bring you toys, hoping to engage you in playtime. Most dogs will follow you everywhere when they're hoping to steal some time from you, going from room to room to be by your side. Even though their attention-seeking may occasionally annoy you, try to remember that you are your pets' best buddy and main caregiver, and they are just looking to connect. So, be patient and kind, giving them attention when you can.
To preemptively try to stave off attention seeking while you're working from home or otherwise engaged, make sure to provide your pup with lots of playtime and consistent walks when your time allows, and focus on rewarding their calmer behavior when you can. Also, it probably wouldn't hurt to take a five-minute break every once in a while, to just devote some time and attention to your dog, even when you're busy. It'll surely be beneficial for both you and them!