11/10/2026
🐾 **Does your dog get distressed when you leave?**
You grab your keys, and your dog starts pacing. A few minutes after you leave, they’re barking, whining, or scratching at the door. If this happens regularly, your dog may be experiencing separation anxiety.
**Signs to watch for when your dog is home alone**
🐶 Barking, whining, or howling
🐶 Pacing, panting, or drooling
🐶 Scratching or chewing around doors and windows
🐶 Having accidents indoors despite being housetrained
If you’re seeing these signs, try recording what happens after you leave during a normal outing. A short video can help your veterinarian see when the behavior starts and what it looks like. Skip scolding when you get home. It can add stress, and your dog needs help feeling safe when alone.
💙 If leaving home has become stressful for you and your dog, reach out to **Baeyens Hauk Veterinary Group**. We can help you figure out what’s going on and talk through next steps.