The term gets tossed around casually, but separation anxiety is a very serious matter. True separation anxiety is your dog’s panicked response to being left alone. The results — including the ...

Separation anxiety in dogs is triggered when they become fearful of being without their owners for a long period of time. Some dogs feel anxious when they are left alone and may display destructive ...

If you’ve ever been the person to an anxious pup, you know how taxing that can be, for both you and your furry friend. It’s easy to cast blame on certain behaviors as causing that anxiety when, in ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel ...

Separation anxiety is a disorder that causes a dog to panic at the idea of being apart from his owner or left at home alone. It can be stressful for both dogs and owners, and it can be a tough ...

For dog owners, one perk of working from home was spending quality time with your pet. So it can be pretty jarring for your dog when you’re suddenly not around anymore because you have to return to ...

Separation anxiety can be overwhelming for both you and your dog, but there are gentle ways to ease it. This video explores the common triggers, the signs to watch for, and the simple routines that ...

A: Thanks so much for taking the time to write in, and for rescuing your inquisitive canine! To begin, it helps to keep in mind that dogs are social animals, which means they need to learn to enjoy ...

Just like humans, dogs can develop anxiety around a number of differing factors. During holidays like Fourth of July, as fireworks bring joy to millions of people, countless pups are cowering from the ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a rescued beagle with separation anxiety. He chewed my curtains, woodwork around the windows (Plexiglas solved that) and the sofa skirt. Each time I left for short periods, I ...