{"id":7855,"date":"2026-04-20T08:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=7855"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:28:32","slug":"shih-tzu-adorably-refuses-to-let-mom-have-a-moment-of-peace-while-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=7855","title":{"rendered":"Shih Tzu Adorably Refuses To Let Mom Have A Moment Of Peace While Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 &#8220;stop.&#8221; Finally, the woman gives Gigi what she&#8217;s looking for; a pat and a kiss. The video was posted by the woman&#8217;s daughter, with the caption &#8220;guess it runs in the family \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\ude02.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the comments, the woman&#8217;s daughter says that &#8220;Gigi is me,&#8221; adding later that the doggy has since taken up residence on the back of her mom&#8217;s desk chair every day. Meanwhile, other people weighed in, with one joking, &#8220;I be like &#8216;use your words&#8217; then my dog side eyes me \ud83d\ude02,&#8221; as others warned that Gigi may eventually take to barking or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuteness.com\/blog\/content\/do-dogs-whine-when-theyre-bored\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:whining when bored;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;whining when bored&quot;}\" class=\"link \">whining when bored<\/a> and doesn&#8217;t get what she wants. The struggle is real, folks, whether you have kids or pets!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read more: 15 Tiny Puppies Being Big Troublemakers<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How dogs let you know when they want attention<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Woman cuddling her shih tzu on a couch\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DnjyPIN0zoJ8n6idaLMSHw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cuteness_articles_983\/bb92a277ddd42caca154912d99e242ae\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Woman cuddling her shih tzu on a couch &#8211; Ca\u00edque De Abreu\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dogs are pretty obvious when they want attention, akin to Gigi incessantly pawing at her human mom to get her to look. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuteness.com\/blog\/content\/ways-dogs-communicate-with-their-paws\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Communicating by pawing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Communicating by pawing&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Communicating by pawing<\/a>, nose nudging, barking, and whining are all ways doggies might try to tell you what they are seeking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Every dog is different, and dogs are usually smarter than we think, so if one trick doesn&#8217;t work, they&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuteness.com\/13708233\/why-does-my-dog-follow-me-everywhere\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:dogs will follow you everywhere;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;dogs will follow you everywhere&quot;}\" class=\"link \">dogs will follow you everywhere<\/a> when they&#8217;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&#8217; best buddy and main caregiver, and they are just looking to connect. So, be patient and kind, giving them attention when you can.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To preemptively try to stave off attention seeking while you&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;re busy. 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