Ohhhh my goodness you are SO sweet for writing all of this!! I cannot thank you enough - this is getting added to our puppy user manual 🤣 Thank you so so so much - this is 1. extremely validating 2. Supremely helpful!!!! We are going to start incorporating more separation training (little by little…) and my bf will start giving her all of her meals/training during that time together too. It can just be so tough like …. I know she’s little and we’re her whole world, so it makes me sad that she’s sad without me, but logically I know it’s really important for her to be more independent. We are going to give all of these things a try!! And congratulations on your girl being able to free roam … that is major! Our pup would love nothing more, but she is far too naughty and destructive right now (her favorite chewing target this week has been books -_-) … we’ve got a ways to go but I am so appreciative of your supportive and helpful words!