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My dog is too attached to me. How can she bond with other family?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 30 lbs

How do I get penny to interact with others? Penny only wants to be around me, It really upsets my siblings. She follows me everywhere. I love her but I don't want my siblings around me all the time. We've tried closing the door to where I am, but all she does Is lie there rather than seeking out other people. Any advice?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 26th, 2018

Get other people to stuff with her and for her. Let someone else feed her or take her outside for a fun activity with out you. This is a way for her to learn to bond with other people and that they can take care of her also. She may also prefer you, but this gives her an option if you are not there or if you cannot stop to play with her right then

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