It is a pleasure to meet you Katelf. I am the slave of two poodles right now (one is a standard) although this breed has been capturing my heart for the past 30+ years. Congratulations on your new addition! I would love to hear lots more about Bo and maybe be treated to pictures.

Without knowing too much about Bo's past it is hard to reply to your answer. Was Bo a rescue? Does she have anything in her past that you know about? Do you crate her? Is she in good health?

The only dog that I have had who I would classify as *extremely clingy* is my Ripley and he is the only one of my crew that I didn't get as a puppy. There is a lot about his past that I don't know, but I definitely get the impression that he would not like to repeat it. He is never more than an inch from my side and, though does not suffer from separation anxiety, is definitely much happier when I am close by. There are lots of people here who will undoubtedly offer better advice than I can. In the meantime, welcome to the board and I hope we hear lots more about Bo and your kitties.