Pomeranian only likes me

So I adopted a 7 month pomeranian puppy 2 days ago, he is the cutest little thing and very playful. Since we got him, he is always following me around the house, and always trying to get my attention. If I am in a room with other people he will come in and socialize with them, but once I leave he follows me, when I use the bathroom or go in my room he waits for me outside the door. My mom told me that when I leave he just sits by the door until I come back. Also, whenever I leave/arrive he is very excited. I think this might be a case of separation anxiety. My question is, what can I do to get him to stop following me/trying to be in the same room with me? This dog was meant to be a family dog, but he only seems to like me.

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Pomeranian only likes me

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Jan 20, 2012

Not to worry
by: Anonymous

Please remember dogs pick their owners. You are number one in his life. Nothing matters to him but you. There's nothing wrong with that. I think you have a very loyal furry friend.....I'm sorry if you are bothered by your pom following you everywhere. If this bothers you, why don't you give him to someone that appreciates him better than you do?

Sep 09, 2010

It takes time NEW
by: Anonymous

My Pom was adopted from a shelter which busted a puppy mill because of horrendous conditions. It took about a month before she felt safe and secure enough to even have an interest in anyone else in the family but me. Now she loves everyone including my dog and cats. think about the conditions that your dog came from and put yourself in its place. If all you have known is uncertainty and didn't have any nurturing or handling you would probably be caucious too. It only takes a little time. Even puppies/dogs that come from caring homes or breeders need an adjustment time. Everything is new and different and scary. 1 -3 months is probably the average time for a dog to adjust. They are very people oriented dogs and thrive with attention all the time. If it follows you wherever you go thats normal, clingy for a while very normal, upset when you leave the house, normal. They want to be with you always and that really doesn't change but it doesn't damage them at all emotionally when they feel secure. They will just be extra happy to see you when you return.

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