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Does your dog have Separation Anxiety?
Signs of Separation Anxiety in Dogs

The “BIG” Signs
of Separation Anxiety
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Excessive barking, whining, crying, and howling.
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Chewing or destroying floors, walls, and doors, particularly around entrances.
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Frantic attempts to escape, sometimes to the point of self-harm.
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Soiling (especially when the dog is otherwise house-trained)
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Getting anxious well before owner leaves.
Note: It’s not uncommon for owners to think their dog needs to display all of these.
Additional, Though Sometimes
Less Obvious Signs
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Licking
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Panting
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Salivating, drooling
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Whining, low-level crying
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Freezing
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Hiding
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Withdrawing
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Trembling
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Eyes-wide
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Ears pinned back
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Tail tucked
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Pacing
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Cowering
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Shaking

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