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Does My Dog Have Separation Anxiety Quiz

You've probably heard of separation anxiety in humans, but did you know that dogs can suffer from it too?

If your dog is experiencing symptoms like panting, pacing, whining, or destructiveness when you leave them alone, they may be suffering from separation anxiety. Take this quiz to see if your dog may have separation anxiety and what you can do to help them.

We also recommend you take the following quizzes: Is My Puppy Aggressive Quiz, Should I Get A Second Dog Quiz.

And be sure to take our other quizzes: Is My Dog Depressed Quiz, Should I Foster A Dog Quiz.

Separation anxiety is a condition that affects dogs when they are left alone. Dogs with separation anxiety may experience symptoms like panting, pacing, whining, or destructiveness. If you think your dog may have separation anxiety, take this quiz to see if they are affected.

1Does your dog bark or howl when left alone?

Choose an answer
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost always

2Does your dog destroy things when left alone?

Choose an answer
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost always

3Does your dog have accidents in the house when left alone?

Choose an answer
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost always

4Does your dog pace or seem restless when left alone?

Choose an answer
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost always

5Have you ever noticed the effects of having a lonely dog at home?

Choose an answer
No
This happened only a few times
Often

6Does your dog follow you around when you're home?

Choose an answer
Almost always
Occasionally
No

7Does your dog seem anxious or depressed when you leave?

Choose an answer
Frequently
Occasionally
No

8What do your dog's eyes look like when you leave?

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9Does your dog try to prevent you from leaving?

Choose an answer
Never
Occasionally
Frequently

10Have you ever noticed the effects of having a lonely dog at home?

Choose an answer
No
This happened only a few times
Often

11Does your dog seem anxious or depressed when you return home?

Choose an answer
Never
Occasionally
Almost always

12Does your dog greet you enthusiastically when you come home?

Choose an answer
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost always

13Have you ever noticed the effects of having a lonely dog at home?

Choose an answer
No
This happened only a few times
Often

14Has your dog's behavior changed since you've had him/her?

Choose an answer
Not much has changed
Yes, and it has changed a lot
I don't know

15Have you ever noticed the effects of having a lonely dog at home?

Choose an answer
No
This happened only a few times
Often