Re doggie attachments As I sit here typing, my poodle (toy fortunately) insists in lying in my arms as I type. It makes it very difficult.. but she seems to need to be close to me (for warmth?) and I just have to put up with it for a while until she realises other places are more comfortable. Gina is right, and we all know this -- dogs are there for us when we feel bad - if I am sick, lying down, my dog just holes up with me all the time. I can understand how "crushed" you feel Dennis by your friend's big dog. Perhaps you could suggest they trade it in on a small lap dog! Joy and Pebbles.