Separation Anxiety: The Fear of Being Alone

A small dog stands next to a door it has chewed through.

Dogs are highly sociable and seem to thrive best when in the company of others.Unfortunately, being alone can sometimes result in something called separation anxietythe fear of being alone. Think of them as mini “panic attacks” in humans and can affect the quality of life of the dog and human. As with many conditions, the…

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Noise Phobias

Dog covering ears with hands during fireworks.

So one of the other big challenges we face regarding our dogs is fear of loud noises. Examples of this would include but not limited to thunder, fireworks, garbage trucks, lawn mowers, smoke detectors and even children playing outside. These signs can vary from mild to very severe. Some of the symptoms we see are…

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Why Is My Dog Eating Grass?

Golden retriever standing in tall green grass outdoors.

So, a very common question that I’m asked in practice is why is my dog eating grass? Sometimes it comes from a place of curiosity, sometimes out of concern. In almost all cases however there is an aspect of “something is wrong”. Perhaps your dog is not acting himself, sometimes you notice he or she…

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