My pup is about 13 weeks old now and he is really attached to me and my husband, which is nice because he follows us around in the house and it makes it easier for us to keep an eye on him, but sometimes its hard... Like when I walk him, he is constantly looking back at me, swerving inbetween my legs, or climbing up my legs or whining a bit off and on...is that normal? And when we let him out to go potty, he won't go near the grass or get off the deck unless we go out there with him...if we just try to let him out to see if he'll explore on his own, he just scratches at the door for us. Is this normal behavior? Shouldn't a pup be a little more curious and adventurous? I know about being the pack leader but how much can I scold him for things he seems to be doing so innocently?
We are raising the first pup we have had in 14 years. Found him in the woods (abandoned) at 12 weeks old.
He too was VERY attached for the first month or two and we experienced some of the same things. Just as young wild animals stay close to the den and momma your unsure, inexperienced,and young pup looks to you for security and safety. Everyday he probably sees something new and potentially scary so he naturally wants to be close with you until he knows it's safe.
Don't worry, as the pup gets older it will probably get bolder and venture off on its own in the yard. Our pup,now 8 months old is an independent little guy (50 lbs)and we would like a little of that dependence back.
Barbara Earnhardt Webboard User Reg: 03-09-2006
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It sounds like he has been spoiled IMO and like a two year old child wants to be with his Mommy or Daddy. I take it he is the only pup in the house and interacts with humans only? You need to get in a training group/socialization class. This could lead to problems down the road ie seperation problems, overely protective, just to name a few.
Jan Williamson Webboard User Reg: 08-10-2005
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I don't see this as a problem - you have naturally what most owners have to do - tether their dogs! He will learn the world (and all of its wicked dirt piles, critters, rocks, etc.!) soon enough, so enjoy this time with him and use it to your advantage through bonding.
Thanks for all your advice, he may be overly attached, he is the only dog in the house, the only interaction he has had with other dogs was a weekend with my brother in law's 10 week old german shorthair...he played with her very well. And we are kennel training him, and he may whine for a few mintutes if he's not really sleepy but he calms right down. And he interacts very well with my 1 year old nephew... Would it be a bad idea to just put him in the backyard on his own for a little while? ...I'm afraid all he'll do is sit at the door and wait.
Amy,
This is JMO here, but I do not leave pups this young on their own in the back yard, house or any where else. They are so young that they may get themselves into trouble without knowing it. May eat a rock or something like that, so I would not leave them alone at all. At this young age they need adult supervison just like a young baby would. Maybe I am a bit over protective but I would not allow them on thier own at all at this tender age. Mine is always with either my wife or I and he is now 7 months of age, but will surely get himself into troubel if we are not on top of him. So I would say no but that is just me.
Jay
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