How to stop a dog from being overly attached?

Start desensitising your dog to your movements. It is likely that he is sensitive to any of your muscle movements. Begin by standing up and sitting down again. Once your dog realises that these movements are irrelevant you can begin progressing to leaving the room and doing something which your dog cannot be involved in, such as washing the dishes. Share activities with other household members, get them to take on the job of walking, feeding and play times. Prevent your dog from following you all over the house. Shut the bathroom door when you go to the toilet. Use baby gates to create barriers so that your dog can see you but is not in direct contact with you. Provide a safe den for your dog and, when you are out of sight, make sure he has something interesting to focus on – such as a stuffed kong, or an activity ball – but remember to remove these when you return. Make sure your dog is getting enough mental and physical activity. A bored, under stimulated dog will become more dependent on other vital resources such as social contact and company. Remember that dogs are social animals and they need to be educated to cope with being alone. Make sure you take your time and be consistent with every step and in time your dog will be able to cope without you.

Even if you are there 24/7: From time to time close the door to prevent your dog following you everywhere. Easy opportunities are when you are, going to the bathroom, cellar or bringing out the rubbish. Use ADAPTIL Calm Diffuser in your home to relax your dog and help them stay alone more easily. If not already done: Create a place of total peace and calmness for your dog, where they learn to relax, e.g. a dedicated place to sleep at night in a quiet area of your house. Train your dog to stay at a dedicated resting place and praise them for going there. Over time your dog will learn to go there intuitively while you are not there. When returning to your dog: your return should be kept calm to avoid your dog becoming excited - your return should be a normal part of the day for your fluffy friend. Following these 5 easy training steps to prevent issues while being home alone.