Toilet break!!

Does anyone else have problems getting to the lol on their own lol. Yesterday morning Bella couldn't go up the stairs. Since last night every time I go to the toilet she follows me up

Yes mia follows me everywhere in the house and sits by the bath too

Thanks, seems I can look forward to a life of no privacy

Just glad they can't talk

very true!!

Just one word of caution, that sort of clingyness can lead to separation problems down the line. I'd make a point of sometimes closing doors, even just briefly, as you move round the house. I know you've left her successfully but sometimes problems surface unexpectely and it's better to pre-empt them.

Bug's a pretty confident little lady when it comes to us, the only place that she really follows us to is the kitchen (sometimes food magically appears on the floor!)

It is sweet, Staffies are generally referred to as "Velcro dogs" in our kennels but as Liz mentions, there's a fine line that can lead to separation problems, which can be very hard to rectify. Prevention is better than cure

I haven't gone to the loo alone since January! I suppose it's only fair, I do watch Misty go so she probably thinks she has to watch me

Flo used to follow us but doesn't seem to these days... I think she's finally wised up

The kitchen thing does happen a lot but then I do tend to drop things like ham and cheese far too often and lets be honest, who can refuse those big brown eyes looking up at you.

Agree with the fine line thing, in some ways it's sweet but also make sure it doesn't lead to an obsession.

I sit on the loo and all I can hear is Ruby sniffing at the door and she sits patiently waiting until I'm done!

Seems to be a common thing then. I've a safety gate on my stairs to keep my other dogs downstairs so I guess i'll start using it for bella

Laura never too early to start in small stages of habits you want them to keep later in life, i dnt mind mia followimg me aroumd as she had seperation amxiety for 2 years least she realises if the door accidently closes on her she doesnt wreck the room until the door is opened again she stays calm

Thank u. Wee Bellas only 9 weeks but shes picking up wee things really well. Think they're smarter than we give them credit for

Oh yes id agree with that dogs are smarter than some people

very true