My puppy screams when left alone. Is it separation anxiety?

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My puppy constantly screams and cries when i leave eye sight. At first we thought oh its just because shes in a new place well its been almost two months and its gotten so much worse. I can't use the restroom or leave our home without having to take her with me . I have tired the leaving her to cry method at our work and she will scream the full 8hrs i am at work.I always make sure shes been taken care of so shes not hungry or needing to potty. Its to the point im barely sleeping.What is wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 18 days old | 15 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Nova! It sounds like Nova has severe separation anxiety. Since she is only 4 months old I highly recommend aggressive remedies as this behavior doesn't usually start this young. I would hire a private trainer or a Veterinary Behaviorist and discuss starting anti-anxiety medications now. You will have to work with her a lot one on one. This will not be easy and you will have to put in the effort or she will not get better. Be sure when you have time to provide plenty of exercise and once she is spayed and fully vaccinated I would enroll her in doggie daycare 2-3 times per week. Below are links to articles to read. I hope this helps and I wish you and Nova the very best! https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3144 https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1502 https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1379 https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1129

My puppy screams when left alone. Is it separation anxiety?

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