my puppy whines when I leave the room!?

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My 10 week old cavalier king charles spaniel puppy whines when I leave the room, or go out somewhere. He follows me everywhere around the house and even whines when I'm sitting on the sofa and he's on the floor (he's not allowed on the sofa). He's really cute, but I want to be able to leave the room without him either following me or whining (because I close the door to stop him following me!) HELP!!!
ok everyone, I don't leave him in the room for longer than 2 minutes by himself, he's not in any danger! It's not that I don't like him following me around, it's just when I have to go upstairs, he follows me and I'm worried he'll fall and get hurt. I love him to bits, and I didn't get him to show off, because I'm sick at the minute and he keeps me company, so I'm at home nearly all the time looking after him, training him etc. It's just the whining! Its really sad hearing him get all upset.
 
Your pup has separation anxiety. Most puppies do and grow out of if. The last thing you should do is make a fuss over him when he does whine. This will only encourage the behavior. I would talk to your vet to get some ideas on what to do, make a "den" out of a crate with a blanket over it so the puppy will feel more secure, and take him to training classes (it is really never to early to start training).

Other things to do is not make a fuss over him when you leave or return. That also goes for not announcing that you are leaving, just leave. I would desensitize him to you leaving (i.e. leave, come back, leave, comeback) while still not making a fuss over him. I would also leave/come back using your routine for leaving the house (putting on your coat, getting you keys, etc.)

In short, patience is the key.
 
You are his mom and litter mate. He wants to be with you. What is wrong with him following you? Did you get him to be a decoration or as a companion or because he was cute? I have 4 pets that follow me everywhere and I love it. If you don't want to have him around you, find him another home where he will be loved and get the attention he needs and wants.
 
why is his following you such an issue? I have 4 dogs in the house and they follow me everywhere. Dogs are companion animals. Did you buy an expensive dog just to say that you have it or did you get it to love and take care of. That is like leaving a 14 month old baby alone in a room with the door shut!! what r u thinking?
 
It's normal. The pup misses her/his litter mates and all he knows is you now. It will stop, but not for a while. My 10 week old pups still whine and lay on my feet when they are around me.
 
He really loves you. He wants you to stay with him and play. My 3 year old lab/mutt mix barks when I leave. I come back to her and she jumps on me and runs around wagging her tail. lol
 
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