Separation Anxiety Why dogs my dog bark or destroy my home when I go out?     What is Separation Anxiety in dogs? Many dog owners have experienced the stress and heartbreak of separation anxiety in their canine family members. Separation anxiety is simply a fear of being left alone and is no different to any other phobia. A dog with separation anxiety may exhibit distress behaviours such as barking, howling, destruction, self-harming behaviours and urination. These behaviours can be…