Does your dog struggle when left alone?
Let's help your dog feel safer alone
Does your dog become distressed when you leave, even for short periods?
Perhaps they bark, howl, pace, destroy things, toilet indoors or struggle to settle when they’re alone.
Separation anxiety can be incredibly difficult for both you and your dog, particularly when you’re worried about what happens as soon as you leave the house.
Why do Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety?
Separation-related behaviours can occur when a dog experiences distress when left alone. Separation anxiety is one possible reason for these behaviours.
What is Separation-Related Behaviour?
Separation-related behaviours can occur when a dog experiences fear, anxiety or distress when separated from their owner or another attachment figure.
Signs of Separation Anxiety
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Barking, whining or howling when left
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Pacing when left
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Jumping up at you or the door as you leave
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Destruction of furnishings/household items
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Toileting indoors
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Panting and drooling when left
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Sitting at the door for long periods when left
Why does Separation Anxiety Happen?
Dogs may develop separation anxiety if they never learnt to feel safe on their own as a puppy, a change in routine or environment, past experiences or even due to underlying conditions meaning their tolerance for anxiety is reduced.
What Should I Do Next?
The first step to getting support is to get in touch via the contact form or book a discovery call, we can then discuss what's going on with your dog and have a friendly chat about how we would work together. I'll then provide you with the appropriate steps to get started.​​
Behaviourist Supporting Dogs with Separation Anxiety In:
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York