I don't have that problem. It all depends on the personality of the dog.

My male is mommies velcro dog. Everywhere I go, he's got to go. If I go outside without him, he whines, paces, etc. He only acknowledges daddy because I will ignore him.

My female on the other hand is strictly a daddies girl. She only puts up with me because I'm the alpha female in the pack. If she had her druthers, she'd get rid of me in a ticktock.