Wonderful Pet Owner Medal Glitch?

I always thought you have to gain 1400 closeness after starting the quest. Granted, I've yet to do this, but I just assumed it to be like that since I didn't get the medal with my dragon.

Edit: A search shows that you can only get it if your pet passes 1400 closeness, so it's glitched for now.

Uh, I made a new character today and didn't have any problems getting it on that. Pet was already level 17.