Separation anxiety is an enormous problem for pets. The National Institutes of Health reported that pre-pandemic, about 20 percent of dogs experienced separation anxiety — and that incidence is likely ...

Separation anxiety is rarely a standalone issue, so we explore the intersection of intervention, behavior modification, and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The virtual group class takes place over Zoom one day a week for four weeks and focuses on teaching your dog to relax, calm themselves when stressed and develop healthy routines. I especially liked ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My dog Clyde takes medication for his separation anxiety, but it’s ...

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 ...