It is perfectly normal for your dog to love you unconditionally, watch your every move and follow you around wherever you go. This behavior is really precious and cute, but sometimes you simply don’t have the time to play with him and it can certainly be quite tiring. So, let’s go over some of the reasons which cause this behavior and what you can do to prevent it or stop it.
Seeking attention
If you’ve been working all day and your ball of fur has been home alone without his best friend to play with, he’s most likely been sleeping all day.
He’ll immediately start following you around, especially if you don’t have the time to give him all the attention he desires.
If you want a quiet evening by the TV, he’ll probably lay by your side with those sad puppy eyes.
Whatever you want to do on your own, he’ll be there to remind you that you haven’t played with him today. He may also whine and bark to make you notice him, and he won’t stop until he gets what he wants.
Separation anxiety
If you come home to find a mess around the thrash in your kitchen, or there is a surprise for you on the living room floor or some other shenanigans around the house mixed with the clinginess when you come home, your pooch might be experiencing separation anxiety. This means he’s worried you‘ll never come home when you go outside, so he gets overly attached while you’re with him.
Fear or pain
Dogs need their comfort zone when they experience fear or discomfort.
It can be a spot under your bed or behind the couch, but sometimes he will seek your attention when those spots simply won’t cut it.
If he sees anything that frightens him, or hears a sudden loud noise like thunderstorm or anything else that causes him discomfort, he will become clingy.
Solutions
If your dog is just bored, the fix is simply more daily walks, playing fetch and running free and exploring new perimeters. If the case is fear or separation anxiety, try counter-conditioning. Use treats as stimuli so he’ll associate something positive with what he fears.
More serious cases of separation anxiety may need the help of a qualified dog trainer or medication from your vet.
Majority of the time they grow out of it and be more independent. They are puppies like human babies they want attention do what is needed to give the attention the best way you can…