How to help my new shelter dog with severe separation anxiety?

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I recently got my dog from a shelter and it seems she has separation anxiety. She follows me everywhere and howls and barks when I leave she also has tried to escape from her crate. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 months and 9 days old | 30 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Congrats on your new dog, but it does sound like Iris has severe separation anxiety. I would have her seen by a vet for this. The vet can give you a referral to a professional behavioral expert to work on training techniques to lessen her anxiety. The vet can also discuss the use of anti-anxiety medications in Iris. I would also recommend getting a DAP diffuser. This diffuses pheromones in the room which helps dogs with anxiety. A Sentry calming collar can be used as well, which releases the calming pheromones when in contact with her skin.

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