I too have my own little shadow. Boysie also tries to anticipate where I'm going, and walks in front slowly turning his head from side to side to see if I am going to do what he thinks. I've lost count of the number of times I've tripped over him! And he always lies in the most inconvenient place in the kitchen when I'm cooking. He is not a cuddly dog however, (must be something to do with his past), and won't sit on your lap (which is a shame, as I'd love to be able to cuddle him). He will sit as close as he can to your feet though, sometimes resting his head on them.