I agree. I don't know how old your puppy is, but most young puppies (less than about 12-16 weeks) like to stay close to their owners once they bond with them. But as they get older, they start to branch out and try to explore the world on their own. THis is one reason why I'd have a hard time trying to convince people with 8-12 week old puppies that they need training class, because they're so cute and cuddly and like to stick by you all the time. But they get older....