Before ruckus crossed into the 68 pound zone, I used to cradle him with his paws against me and he'd lay his head on my shoulder. We also carried him with us on walks when he was just a baby before he could walk longer distances. Now he's so big the longest he gets carried is when it's bedtime and he's already passed out my boyfriend will carry him to bed...if you leave him sleeping in the living room he will come wake you up a few hours later looking at you like he's hurt that you didn't bring him along and he'll whine for a boost up onto the bed. Not spoiled at all, nope.