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My dog waits at the door when I leave. Is he okay or anxious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old

Bruno is very attached with me whenever I go out for work he stays with my mom but he is always sitting waiting for me at the door inside only in air conditioner because of summer so my question is sitting like this on 2 legs and waiting for me to come will make him or can cause any problem or disease or anything that is life threatening?? What should I do now because work is also important ??

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2017

I do not think will cause any problem at all. Unfortunately some dogs can develop separation anxiety (it does not seem Bruno's case) and in that case some devices (like the use of kong's or other strategies may be needed). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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