Yep, that sure sounds like Dogmeat lol. Annoying little rascal. I always dismiss him has soon has possible for that and other reasons, including his whining or that creepy yawn he LOVES to do. There are mods on the nexus that aim to make his A.I better but I personally haven't gotten down to try them yet (possibly never at this point). It won't be long tho before you encounter other companions tho. If, for example you go back to sanctuary you could now recruit your robot butler Codsworth (bad at sneaking tho, all companions are). Otherwise keep on following the story and soon you'll meet your very first human companion ^^. Advice tho.. if you really enjoy sneaking I recommend you do it solo. Sneaking with companions is just one big headache @_@ has they suck at it. Anyways Welcome to the commonwealth Wolfskin75 : ) Click me <intensifies>