too much attention?

[Scorpiocutie]

I agree with Jigg but it does sound cute to me though

[Lexi Rae]

right on jigg

[tumblnstar]

good news! today i was determined to let go!! i simply put oscar in living room and went about my business cleaning and working. to my astonishment after about 5 minutes of his continual chasing...he finally realized that i was still in the house and id be right back! he sat down on the couch and took a nap... this ladies and gentleman is a huge accomplishment for us. i did break down and take him to the bank with me today and left him with his daddy at home for a few hours and everything went perfectly ok..no crying or wimpering hopefully we can continue this progress!

[Elliern]

Well, I understand how this has happened. They are so cute, so tiny and so young! How can you go off and leave him when it is almost easier to just take him. But....I think you have answered your own question (smart mommy!) I think it is great to take him with you, but not everywhere, everytime. What if someday you have to be gone from home for doctors appointment, or god forbid in the hospital. Or a family member has an emergency and you must give them your priority. I think a happy medium is best in almost all situations, but that is just my opinion. I am taking Abbey with us on our vacation this coming week, but the last one, I had to leave her at home with my grandson and a pet sitter. I missed her terribly, but she did just fine and I think that was great! I take her shopping and even out to eat at times, but only once or twice a week. I have to go to a workshop in a few weeks and I won't be able to take her with me, but it is really comforting to know that she will be just fine without me and will be thrilled to see me when I return. She is young and I think will adjust just fine, especially if you just gradually decrease the amount of time and places you take her.
Good luck! Sounds like you have a great baby and he has a great Mom. What a blessing!
Ellie

[red98vett]

Great Post Jig ! I wish I could say that worked for me but so far it hasn't lol - My girls are the same way and I DON'T take them everywhere - I wish they weren't so attached because I worry about what would happen to them if something happened to me...and I have a husband who is part of the furniture so it's not like they can't bond with him - they just can't let ME out of their site and when I leave the house - my youngest cries and my oldest Chanel sits with her nose glued to the door I leave from.

When I come home they go insane - and I mean litterally nuts - it's like they must think I ran away from home and changed my mind...

not that that doesn't seem like a good idea sometimes

oh and forget about going to the bathroom - if I close the door all I see is paws and really loud pissed off snorts from under the door lol - when I ignore them - Chanel will try to beat the door down - it's big fun.

[JiggityJig]

Heh, well....Mazie is still very attached to me, but at least now I feel like I MIGHT not have to call in a doggie psychiatrist.

I guess Kiki loves me most, but I think I only have a slight edge....she's almost equally bonded with everyone in our family, and that's nice.

Here's a thought, tumblnstar...do you crate train, at all? My dogs are only crated four or five hours a night, but even that, I think, helps kinda FORCE them to learn that being alone sometimes is okay, and feels good, even.

You could even try it during the day, when you're busy in another room. He might cry at first, which is hard to listen to....but start him out easy, and gradually add more minutes to his time. He'll quickly realize he's not abandoned forever, and you'll be back to get him out! Give him a treat everytime you put him in....or give him a chew toy to keep him busy....something to give it a positive association! Most dogs adapt pretty quickly, and learn to appreciate the secure environment of their crate!

When my dogs get left at home, I gate them off in the kitchen with safe toys, etc, but when I get home I most often find that they have chosen to nap the time away in the comfort and security of their crates (which I leave open). There are times when they get overwhelmed (or are pouting about something! ) that they CHOOSE to go in their crates for some independent private time, as well.

Crating seems cruel to us, but actually creates a feeling of security and well-being, for most dogs. (sorry if I gave you the crate lecture, if you already know all about it! )