Dog anxiety symptoms are straightforward to spot. Anxiety in dogs is extremely common and is the second highest reason why dog lovers surrender on their dogs and send them to the pound or dog shelter.

All dogs are individuals with different personalities and so they will show separation anxiety symptoms in different ways. Nonetheless there are some common types of behavior and most dogs will demonstrate. Here are the top three dog separation anxiety symptoms.

Clinginess.

Have you noticed your dog follow you everywhere and seems to be uncomfortable or distressed when you are out of sight? Have you noticed your dog often get under your feet, obstructing your path and at times, almost tripping you over?

Dogs exhibiting these signs and symptoms of separation anxiety can nearly drive you mad. They seem to be constantly in the way and make doing household duties in your home takes more time as you are always watching the dog.

Over excitement.

Have you noticed your dog over enthusiastically greet you when you have been out from home? Have you noticed he jump up in a frenzy?

All dogs are pleased to see their owner come home, however if excessive greeting behaviour lasts more than a minute then it could be a problem. When you arrive home and your dog is jumping up and obstructing your way and making it difficult for you to go into the home, then this can be very annoying.

Making Noise "Barking, Whining, Yelping and Howling.

Ever spotted loathsome looks from your neighbors and you aren't sure why? Or even worse, a note under the door complaining about your dog's barking and howling.

You come to the opinion that the neighbors are over reacting. Of course , you have never heard your dog making any unnecessary noise. Then you think, what if they are right and your dog is howling, barking, yelping or whining all day long when you're not there?