Some dogs start to panic as soon as their owner gets the keys. It’s known as “separation anxiety,” and sadly, many pet owners ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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

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

A vet named Amir Anwary has shared his top tips on how to best help your dog cope with being home alone without experiencing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some dogs whine, cry, or bark when you leave them home alone, while others turn destructive and take it out on your soft furnishings. Some drool, others pace, but whatever the manifestation of their ...

Q: My dog Clyde takes medication for his separation anxiety, but it's getting worse as I transition from working at home during the pandemic to spending more time away at the office. Would it help if ...