My dog suddenly won't sleep with me at night, she's shivering. Why?

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Every night my dog sleeps with me and now for the past 2 weeks or so she doesn't want to and try to get away from me. Then i'll comfort her and she will stop shivering then once i make a noise she will immediately jump away from me and shiver and wont come next to me. However, this only happens during the night never through the day. Shes fine with everybody else and its starting to worry me please answer soon. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that something in the room upset Sophie previously, and that's why she is reacting this way at bedtime. I would try to make sleeping with you fun again by offering her treats when she comes to bed with you. Try to move as slowly and quietly as possible, and if you do startle her, do not comfort her. What you are doing by comforting her is actually reinforcing the behavior and telling her it's ok for her to act this way. If she gets upset, let her calm down, and then try to tempt her back to bed with a treat.

My dog suddenly won't sleep with me at night, she's shivering. Why?

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