Carrie...
First let me start by saying I believe you are very knowledgeable in dog training and behavior modification. This is evident by the advice you post. Please realize that I was offering advice also. I do not have this problem and do not encourage this behavior in my dogs. Sticking to me like velcro was just a way of saying my dogs trust me and have bonded with me as their leader. They are very secure, well adjusted, trained, and affectionate dogs. My female is obedience trained and is shown in obedience dog shows. She is working on her UD title now and has her CDX, JH, WCX and NA titles. My pup is only 3 1/2 months old (the son of my female) and starts basic obedience next Friday. I believe a trained dog is a loved dog and a welcome addition to the community they live in. Everyone in our neighborhood knows my dogs by name and always want to pet them and play with them. I have been training dogs for the past 25 years and am still learning new methods and techniques all the time. It is nice to share ideas and training methods. That way hopefully everyone can get an idea that will work for them the best