Dogs Getting Anxious When Left

If your dog gets anxious or destructive when you're away, it may be separation anxiety. Learn the signs, causes, and how to help your dog stay calm.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies from AKC's dog training experts.

Learn to recognize the signs of separation anxiety in dogs, what you need to know about this condition, and what you can do to help your dog.

Some dogs feel anxious when separated from their owners, showing unwanted or destructive behaviours as a result. As social animals, its normal for our dogs to feel worried when left alone. Why a dog gets separation anxiety varies, but most often its because they havent learnt that being alone is okay.

Learn what causes dog separation anxiety when you leave, how to recognize signs, and proven training and treatment options.

One of the most common behavior issues pet parents encounter with their dogs is separation anxiety. If your dog is distressed when youre not home, learn more about how to train your dog to enjoy, or at least tolerate, being left alone.