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My new shepherd mix has separation anxiety, never crate-trained. Help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 3 years old | 75 lbs

3 yr old shepherd mix, new to us. Has separation anxiety. According to last folks who had her, never crate-trained.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 7th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using PetCoach to address your concern. I would recommend reading the following article: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/separation-anxiety/ ) You can also try and give Riley NaturVet Quiet Moments Calm Chews with Melatonin (can be found at Petco) and see if this helps with the anxiety. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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