Because these dogs form very strong bonds with their family, they can suffer from separation anxiety which can turn into a real problem if a Clumber is left on their own for long periods of time. This could well result in a dog developing some quite destructive behaviours around the home. They do well living with people who work from home or who spend a lot of time in the house during the day. They also do well if one member of the family stays at home when everyone else is out during the day.