Spike is kind of the same way - it's clear that I'm his favourite - if I'm in the room he'll come to me every time. I've been trying to get him used to other people - I take him with me to my parents a lot, and it's made a difference. He is far more comfortable with them now that when I first got him, and he's far more comfortable in their house - he will go off on his own and then come back, whereas before he didn't leave my side. My parents will come by my house when I'm not home and take him places, too, and he's fine with that. Last week, my Dad had to take him to the vet (I was at work), and then they went back to my parent's house and he fell asleep in my Dad's lap! He also loves his obedience instructor, and a friend of mine who he's known for a while and at whose house he stayed when I was away in April.
I think it's important to gradually get them used to others so that they get more confident around new people and not get scared! I let Spike investigate every new person and dog that he sees, as long as I think it's safe for him (and it usually is). We often go to the off-leash park, and he has a great time meeting every dog and every owner. I think it's a question of slowly introducing them to new people and places, a little bit at a time. That seems to have worked really well for Spike! I know I'll always be his favorite, though! |