Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Separation Anxiety in dogs manifests as dogs who are attached or dependent on family members in the extreme. These dogs become anxious and exhibit distress behaviours such as barking, destruction, soiling, apathy and self-injury. The greater the separation (in distance) the more anxious the dog becomes.

Owners of dogs suffering from separation anxiety may notice their dog follows them from room to room. They may crave constant physical attention, and are very demanding, often pushing or nosing their owners, pawing at them, to gain attention and petting.

During or just before separation dogs may began to pant and drool, salivating excessively. They can become destructive and vocal or witdraw and become very apathetic.

Read tips for dealing with Separation anxiety in What to do when a Dog suffers from Separation Anxiety