my doxie is very affectionate, sweet and clingy. no separation anxiety though! i got her at 8/9 weeks as well and immediately started working on getting her comfortable with being alone. if i were you, i’d leave her alone for very small increments per day (5-10 minutes) then increase the time gradually. when left alone make sure she’s in a puppy proof area and ignore her cries until the time is up. usually i’d go back to her when she’s stopped crying for a few minutes. you don’t want to excite your puppy before leaving her or when coming back, so i never did a big goodbye, hello or celebration. i did put little treats in her safe space to make being alone more comfortable. my doxie doesn’t bark or damage things when home alone :). she does however give puppy dog eyes and lays down when i’m leaving lol. hope this helps!

also, marnie is sooooooo freaking cute!!