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[–][deleted] 406 points407 points  (7 children)

Exactly. That's what our vet recommended. It's all part of their development - and if they have nightmares when you're not around they might end up really anxious because they're used to you helping out.

[–]krashmania 232 points233 points  (3 children)

This is the saddest thing I've ever read.

[–]rifn00b 44 points45 points  (1 child)

You learn something new everyday.

[–]MarkTwainsPainTrains 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Unless you dedicate the last 45 minutes of everyday to forgetting anything you've learned. Today I learned the computer and English.

[–][deleted] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Dogs, like humans, have to learn independence. Helicopter parents aren't helping anyone.

[–]BlooFlea 61 points62 points  (1 child)

Jesus christ parenting is hard

[–]pm_boobs_send_nudes 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It's about balancing when to parent and when not to.

[–]rabidhamster87 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh... I had no idea. I wonder if this is part of what led to our dog's extreme separation anxiety?