Unfortunately Tanner is the same way as Tubby (maybe it is a "guy thing"). He can't stand it if I am paying any attention to Emily and he MUST come over and chase her away . Once in awhile I can get them both to sit still when I am stretched out on the couch (but that is the exception rather than the rule). Tanner is a real "mamma's boy" and has to be with me all the time...