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Originally Posted by gryhndnut  I think that the vet might be kinda right. You certainly don't want your puppy to have seperation anxiety. My Jersey is 6 1/2 months for the most part only plays with one of our cats and only when the cat is in the mood. He is mostly in the same room as I am, when possible, and does entertain himself the majority of the time. I want him to be a little independent. He has lots of toys to play with and I also do play with him, but not all of the time! When he gets tired of playing and want to curl up to sleep or rest, I put him in his crate. I want him to realize that he will be in his crate at times. So far with him, and with my other dogs, this has worked really well for me. |
I agree too! As hard as it is when they are so little and so cute, its so much better for them in the long run because they need to be able to be independent. Later, what will happen if you have no choice but to leave her home alone? Or she has to stay at the vet? If they are too dependant on you, they wont eat well, or rest well without you. ITs not that you cant play with them at all, or even alot! ITs just that they need sometime by them self to learn its okay, and that way its not too stressful and hard on them when something comes up and you do HAVE to leave them. My little guy is very attached to me, but he is also fine, if he has to stay at the vet, or has to be in his kennel. At thats also less stress for you, because you dont have to be worried that they arent okay.