Side by side

We noticed quite a few buddies mentioned how 'cute' the Wuzster looks walking next to me. I dread to say this but he does this ALL the time. He is so scared of everything that he is basically glued to my side when ever we go somewhere. And to make things worse he even 'nuzzles' me as we we are walking .....eeeeewwww puppy cooties how gross! A dog can't have a decent sniff without him sticking his head in the way. So is it cute that he walks right by my side ALL the time - I certainly don't think so !