Will Hank is an award-winning dog writer and editor who has worked with the American Kennel Club, Betterpet, Waggle, Digital Trends, and more. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and volunteering with his therapy dog teammate, Harley.
I have never owned a dog with separation anxiety, thank goodness. The condition is hard on the dog who suffers from the condition and hard on the dog’s caretakers, too, including owners, vets, groomers, pet sitters, and dog walkers. Care must be taken to prevent triggering the dog’s panic at being left alone—in severe cases, even just long enough for the person caring for the dog to use the restroom!