Canine Separation anxiety dog, Max, is happy to see me leave
Today I was enjoying a true Michigan rarity, Indian summer in November. Amidst our falling autumn foliage and the crinkling of leaves, I heard my neighbor’s dog barking. It was a reminder that I am not in this canine separation anxiety alone.
Yes, if I were to diagnose, I’d say that my next-door neighbor dog, Carmine, has separation anxiety too. I think Max and I set him off when we were outside enjoying the near-seventy degree day complete with full sunshine. Carmine has a good howl and he made it clear that he was not happy about being home alone.
Max, on the other hand, could not wait to see me leave today. I saw no signs of a dog anxiety attack. He wanted me to head out the door and leave him with some yummy food. I obliged with a stuffed Kong and stuffed Squirrel Dude.
Upon my return, my dog was very excited to see me. He seemed a bit anxious yet there were no signs of “bad dog behavior”. Nothing was wrecked, no spilled garbage, no claw marks any where. Phew!