My older dog barks and gets anxious when I leave. Is it separation anxiety?

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Every night my dog (bIchon poodle 10years) gets anxious and always wants to be around me even when I go in the bathroom. And when I leave he starts to bark. What should I do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years and 1 month old | 11 lbs

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your issues with Cotton. It sound like he is suffering separation anxiety. This can be a standalone behavior problem, but when it develops suddenly in older pets, it can indicate a change in health status such as hearing or vision loss. This is a good resource for managing separation anxiety, but if you do not see improvement, I would recommend having Cotton seen by your veterinarian to ensure there is nothing else going on. https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/separation-anxiety-solution-training-fido-that-calm-behavior-makes-you/

My older dog barks and gets anxious when I leave. Is it separation anxiety?

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