Separation Anxiety?

[Lisa Raskind]

Hello again to all of you loving people who have helped me so much already!

Hana is over her bout of vomiting and is getting used to her new home.  She doesn't seemed particularly afraid of things.  I even worked with her on the vacuum and it didn't phase her.  However, we have noticed that she is extremely bonded to me and doesn't want to be with anyone else.  All of our other dogs usually bonded with my husband--he is such a dog person--so this is a new one! 

I am wondering if this is normal behavior, or if it is the beginning of separation anxiety that should be addressed.  She will only go into her crate if I am next to her; when I am getting ready for bed, she cries until I lie down in bed.  This morning I had some things to do and my husband took over, and she freaked out crying and barking until I came back.  Any thoughts?

So thankful I have found Doodlekisses!

[ginny]

I do get the fact that everyone in the house needs to take part in the process, but what about when you must leave the puppy with someone else?  I'm sure there will be times that my husband and I will need to go somewhere and will have to get a sitter, day care provider, etc.  I'm guessing that as it gets older it can adjust to this with extensive socialization as a young puppy--I hope so!!