Gizmo the Shih Tzu - Sucks and kneads on toy to relax (4.5 years old)

Gizmo will often suck on his toy and knead it with his paws when he's trying to relax or soothe himself to sleep. Apparently this is a common behavior in cats, but there a handful of dogs who do this, too. I guess Gizmo happens to be one of them :) Here's an article I read that desribes this strange behavior: http://www.dogbehaviour.com/articles/dogs/objectsucking.htm

PS - I'm sorry about the loud noise in the background. I was watching a SC2 match online :)

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Gizmo
• Shih
• Tzu
• Puppy
• Kneading

[cutespitzy]

Aww Gizmo :)) You're getting old, but you're still adorable!! :">

[KisaSohmaCookie]

He's so adorable. He reminds me so much of my shih tzu, Rugrat, he passed away this past may at 14 years old. You enjoy every minute with him, they are truly the sweetest dogs.

[AikoShihtzu]

Awww.. Cute Gizmo :D

[stellagaia]

LOL i heard starcraft 2!!!!!

[whoopiiiiie]

Mine does exactly the same thing with her bed that came with her kennel. shes 8 years old and still does it every now and then.