Dog-gone Crazy

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety.

Separation anxiety is a form of anxiety originally caused by separation from a significant nurturant figure and that is duplicated later in life by usually sudden and involuntary exposure to novel and potentially threatening situations (Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, 2002). There are many forms of behavior associated with separation anxiety including fear of loud noises, barking problems, and destructive behaviors.

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Best wishes for you and your dog.