Worried about excessive clinging

how old is that pup?

how old was he when you got it?

>>2367946
He is about 15 weeks now, and I got him at 10 weeks old. That pic is from earlier, but it is the clearest pic I have currently. Most of the time when I try to take a picture, he runs right up to my phone.

>>2367946
>I own a pack animal
>i want to isolate it
>i'm worried this will fuck it up emotionally

Moron. Get another pup its age.

>>2367984
>i want to isolate it

I don't recall ever saying I want to isolate him. I just want him to be comfortable on his own if I have to leave him for a few hours.

Crate training it a good way to teach him he'll be okay by himself while you're gone.
Make sure you associate the crate with positive things like blankets, toys and occasionally treats.

Eventually once he's okay in there you can leave him home alone without being in the crate and he'll be fine

This will take time though it won't just happen within a week especially if your dog is already showing signs of being clingy.

>>2368023
>Crate training it a good way to teach him he'll be okay by himself while you're gone.

This.

Practice "alone" time every day. Put him in crate, and reward quiet behavior, and slowly up the time till the reward. Do the same thing by stepping outside and closing the door, then come back in when he's calm and quiet and reward.

Eventually, he'll get used to the idea of chilling by himself and won't freak when you leave the house.