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Do all velcro dogs have separation anxiety?
Maymie Bergnaum
2025-07-14 00:21:41
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He did and still does wake up everytime I get up from the sofa or I go from one room to the other. If i go out and leave him with my boyfriend (even for 20 min) he will stay next to the door and howl and cry. However if I go to the bathroom or bedroom and close the door, he is able to stay in the living room for 3-4 hours (he just sleeps). I have been training going out and coming back so he associates that I always come back after I leave. I am just wondering am I fighting with general separation anxiety or just some other type of obsession with me. I have heard spoos are very emotional and velcro but does it mean that velcro = separation anxiety.
Holly Wiegand
2025-07-06 09:02:40
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A confident Velcro dog will understand that sometimes you must leave the house, but you will be back. When you leave your home, a healthy Velcro/clingy dog quietly waits for his owner to return. If he destroys the home and/or injures himself when you’re not in his sight, it’s a problem, this is called separation anxiety. My dogs are always in the same room as me, but they’re equally fine with my husband or home alone, they desire closeness, but they’re confident when alone, too. A dog with separation anxiety may engage in behavior that destroys household items and even harms himself, this dog may need behavior training and/or medication. Note, an older but often referenced study found that separation anxiety doesn’t develop just because a dog is “spoiled,” but it is more likely to occur in homes with one dog and one human. Many rescue dogs or puppy-mill dogs, who have finally found their forever home, get anxious when they are asked to leave your side, they need to be close to you every minute because they are insecure and possibly fearful, when you leave, they are not sure if you will be back, so they don’t want to let go. Hopefully, they will learn that you return every time, and they will be able to rest while you’re gone, often, medications from your vet will help to relieve the anxiety until they feel that you are not deserting them.
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Celine Lind
2025-06-28 15:45:15
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Velcro dogs may be more inclined to develop separation anxiety, but it doesn’t automatically mean they will. The big difference between separation anxiety and being a Velcro dog is anxiety itself. While Velcro dogs prefer to be glued to their owners, dogs with true separation anxiety actually panic when they’re away from their owners. A dog that suddenly becomes very clingy may be suffering from a physical ailment and keeping you in reach for comfort. Those previous experiences have an impact on a dog and can contribute to the lingering fear of abandonment. If you’re flattered by this affection, and reward your dog for being clingy, you’re sending them a message that the behavior is welcome. If your dog is overly attached, it’s important to figure out whether this behavior is part of their personality and breeding, or if something more serious is going on. A checkup by the veterinarian is a good idea if this happens.
Katrina West
2025-06-28 15:07:32
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Velcro dogs are particularly prone to separation anxiety and distress when left alone. With this in mind Jimmy Bratley, Veterinary Practitioner at Adaptil, is advising owners to be mindful of how time apart can affect their dogs. Separation anxiety is one of the common categories of anxiety in pets. Fear of being alone is probably one of the three big categories for everyone. Leaving our furry friends alone, even for just short periods of time, can often lead to separation anxiety in dogs. Jimmy Bratley, Veterinary Practitioner at Adaptil says: “It’s no secret that dogs are highly social animals. They thrive on companionship with humans and often feel more confident when they’re around. The downside is that we can’t take them everywhere. Common signs of anxiety or fear in dogs include: Barking/whining, Pacing, Scratching, Chewing, Drooling, Panting, Urinating and defecating in the house, Shaking, Digging. Help your dog feel secure when home alone by creating a safe haven, somewhere comfortable with blankets or bedding and a place your dog can safely rest in peace and quiet and where they will not be disturbed. Build up self-confidence with being alone, start by leaving them for a short period and build this up. Keep your dog mentally stimulated throughout the day, and especially just before you leave them.
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