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Why is my dog so clingy, following me everywhere, even the bathroom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 55 lbs

My dog Maxx a German shepherd/Huskey is acting wierd he's been very clingy, if I go to bathroom he comes in follows me...and if I'm at my desk he'll crawl up under me and licks my feet..

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2017

Hi there. It sounds as if Maxx has bonded very closely anybody you. Some of our pets create bonds more strongly with their owners than others-some to the point of generalized anxiety if they think their owner is going to go away without them. Often these behaviors start after you've been on a trip and return, or have been out of the home longer for another reason. He misses you-remember you're the biggest part of his day. Hope this helps.

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