There are several types of separation anxiety. Pat Miller has separated them into ''isolation'' (dog is distraught about being left alone, but can be soothed by the presence of any other friendly person or even a companion animal) vs. ''separation'' (dog is distraught about being separated from one particular person and is not consoled by anyone else's presence) and differentiates "distress" (less severe) from "anxiety" (more severe). If your foster pup suffers from isolation distress, it may be sufficient to have another dog around in the house to help her feel safe. But if she has full-blown separation anxiety, you have a harder road ahead. | There are several types of separation anxiety. Pat Miller has separated them into ''isolation'' (dog is distraught about being left alone, but can be soothed by the presence of any other friendly person or even a companion animal) vs. ''separation'' (dog is distraught about being separated from one particular person and is not consoled by anyone else's presence) and differentiates "distress" (less severe) from "anxiety" (more severe). If your foster pup suffers from isolation distress, it may be sufficient to have another dog around in the house to help her feel safe. But if she has full-blown separation anxiety, you have a harder road ahead. |