Is it normal for my new puppy to whine and follow me constantly?

This behavior is normal. she does not like being separated from her 'pack'. Luna is too young to have separation anxiety but if you indulge this type of behavior, you could cause her to develop separation anxiety as an adult. It is important to have dogs that are comfortable and adjusted to being away from you. Your best option is to work with a trainer and to read many books about dog training and behavior. There is a trainer named Victoria Stilwell who has written several books that will be beneficial. German Shepherds are a breed that can be prone to behavioral issues so you want to be certain that Luna is well exercised and trained. I recommend to stick with positive training techniques and to read a lot about the breed. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Trooper is such a cutie! :) I would recommend leaving him in a crate or dog-proofed room where he can't get into anything dangerous. Give him something to keep him busy while you're gone, such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter, and be aware that you may need to clean up if he has an accident while you're away - an 8-week-old puppy often can't "hold it" for very long in between potty breaks.

Hi. This is very common in puppies. As she gets older it will get better. Offer her a favorite toy, blanket, etc to see if that helps. Maybe a crate...small and comfy, would comfort her when you're away

This is probably a stage little Papi is going through. You could try leaving a shirt or something else with your smell with him when you have to leave. You could also try distracting him with a toy or treat when you need to go. It's great that he likes his bag - you may want to try putting the bag in his play pen so he has a safe, familiar place to rest. As long as you don't make a big deal out of his behavior (and therefore reinforce it) I think Papi will probably stop, although some dogs do become more attached to just one person.

It is not unusual for them to not poop for a couple days after going to a new home. I would not be overly worried about that just yet. Just make sure he is eating and drinking. Also, get him on a schedule of eating and going outside to use the bathroom so that is it very routine for him. I know it's hard but if you give in to his whining by giving him what he wants you will never get him trained so it is just best to ignore him when he whines. Try to re-direct his behavior with toys or something else that will distract him.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The best remedies here are practice and distraction. Give a special new toy or some play time to to the howler when his littermate is taken away. Keep the littermate away for only 2 minutes, then put them back together. Repeat several times per day, slowly increasing the time that the littermate is gone. It may take several days or even weeks but this usually works well if done consistently. Best wishes to you and the pups!

Thanks for visiting Pecoach. No worries. He is acting like a normal puppy and super excited when you'll get home. He is just a little more expressive than most puppies. There is no concern here at all, and he likely will get more acclimated to you'll being gone for a short period of time soon. Best of luck with Oogie and take care.