Bark Less, Know More: Understanding Canine Separation Anxiety

Canine separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior diagnoses in dogs. This not only causes significant distress to the dog but can significantly impact the family, fraying the human-animal bond. This lecture discusses the clinical signs and diagnosis of separation related behaviors, and evidence-based treatments, providing you with tools to support both pets and owners.

• 1.Understand what canine separation anxiety is and how to differentiate it from other similar diagnoses.
• 2.Recognize the visible and behavioral indicators of separation anxiety, facilitating early detection and intervention.
• 3.Craft a comprehensive behavioral treatment plan incorporating all key aspects of the plan: management, modification, and “medication”.