when i first got my puppy, she wouldn't let me leave her sight! she literally slept on top of my feet if i was sitting on the couch or at the computer. that way, she could feel me get up and follow me where i went! and that she did! after a few days, i thought...my goodness..has she not figured out yet if i'm barefoot and turn the corner, i'm just going to the bathroom and will be right back?!
a few days later she got off of my feet and would sit behind me on the couch, right against my back so she knew if i got up (i sit on the edge - i'm weird - like someone sipping tea with their pinky up, lol) anyway, she followed me for a couple of days, but it was an improvement from sitting on my feet. a few days after that - she would lift her head up and perk up when i got up, but she wouldn't follow me or come looking as long as i came right back.
it takes time to build trust - i think that's all it is - your puppy has to learn to trust you. it will come pretty quick - you know she/he can trust you, but she/he has to make sure. |