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My dog has severe separation anxiety. What steps should I take?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 50 lbs

My puppy has severe separation anxiety and I need help

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on January 2nd, 2018

It appears, from the information you provided, that Videlia is almost two years old. It would be helpful to know more about her in order to give you an answer. Have you had her since she was a puppy, or did you get her recently? Is this behavior new? If so, has she had any traumatic incidents recently? Has anything in her household routine changed in any way?

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    Answered By Bette Isacoff

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    It appears, from the information you provided, that Videlia is almost two years old. It would be helpful to know more about her in order to give you an answer. Have you had her since she was a puppy, or did you get her recently? Is this behavior new? If so, has she had any traumatic incidents recently? Has anything in her household routine changed in any way?

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    Sorry . . . I did not finish before I was cut off! Has she been checked by a vet to rule out any physical causes? What kind of symptoms is she exhibiting? Knowing all of this would be useful in pinpointing the root of her problem and finding a solution to it. You can gather your information and ask the question again, or click on the prompt to initiate a consult where we can discuss this in depth.

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