attachment issues

Question
Hi,

I have a 5 month old female Schnauzer/Poodle puppy that my fiancee and I got last week.  We're both students and because I'm taking online classes she's home with me all day while my fiancee is gone.  She follows me everywhere and had grown so attached to me that when my fiancee comes home, she basically wants nothing to do with him.  He's getting very frustrated and doesn't want a dog that doesn't care about him.  

Last night she actually growled at him when he got close to her!  We know she's a puppy and is spending most of her time with me, but we want her to calm down eventually, stop following me everywhere and most of all, we want her to go to my fiancee and show affection for him as well.  What can we do?  

I appreciate any advice you might have!

Answer
It is quite possible she saw little of men and may have even had a negative experience with one in the past.  Start with the obvious, let him feed her when he is around.  When he returns, he should have a treat for her.  Let him brush her.  

Here are some more things he could do:

''Elevation for small puppies:  Sit on the floor and gently put your hands around your pup's middle, below his front legs, and lift him up.  He is facing you.  Hold him for 15 seconds.  Repeat until he no longer struggles.  If he is past 10-12 weeks, lift his front feet off the ground, but don't pick him up.  

Cradling for small puppies:  Hold your puppy gently on his back, as you would cradle a small baby.  If he struggles, hold him firmly until he quiets for 10-15 seconds.  With larger pups, you can do this as your sit on the floor, with your pup between your legs.

Quiet lying down:  Place your pup on the floor on his side, with all 4 legs pointing away from you.  Use your hands on his neck/shoulder area and middle, to hold him in this position.  When he is quiet, praise him.  Lengthen the time that you keep him quietly in this position.  When he accepts this position well, handle his paws and muzzle, while keeping him quiet.''

The quotes mean this isn't my original work.  It is copied from my Puppy Raising Manual.  I have long used these or minor variations of them, and they are very effective.  You may want to give him a belly rub while he is on his back too.  Helps bonding.  There is a big difference between him rolling over and demanding a belly rub, and you choosing a time to roll him over and rub his belly.  The latter cements your place as pack leader.