Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treating separation anxiety in a 2-year-old pointer cross dog
By Lem, Michelle·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Behavior modification and pharmacotherapy for separation anxiety in a 2-year-old pointer cross.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old pointer mix was struggling with separation anxiety, which made him very anxious and distressed when left alone. To help him, the veterinarian created a behavior modification plan that rewarded him for staying calm and relaxed when alone. In addition to this training, medication was also used to support his progress. With this combined approach, the dog showed improvement in his anxiety levels and was able to cope better when left by himself.
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Abstract
Separation anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs. Treatment is based on developing a behavior modification protocol that gradually desensitizes and counter-conditions the dog to being left alone, by rewarding calm, relaxed behavior. Judicious use of pharmacotherapy can be a useful adjunct to a behavior modification program.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11901597/