Covid-19 related separation anxiety: How bad will it be?

Presented by Colleen Wilson, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVB

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. True or False. Every pet dog will suffer separation anxiety after COVID-19. *
2. True or False. One of the best things to do to treat separation anxiety is to pick up your keys and shake them while your dog watches. *
3. True or False. Dogs with separation anxiety should be crated. *
4. True or False. Dogs with separation anxiety have a medical condition, not a training issue. *
5. True or False. There are different categories of separation anxiety. *
6. True or False. All dogs who suffer separation anxiety require medication to get better. *
7. True or False. If your dog has separation anxiety, one of the best things to do is to simply practice short departures such as walking to your mailbox, leaving your dog alone to learn to cope. *
8. True or False. It is best to video or audio record your dog when your dog is left alone. *
9. True or False. There are benefits for getting a puppy during COVID-19. *
10. True or False. For dogs who suffer separation anxiety, medications to reduce anxiety is a bad idea, drugs are dangerous and most dogs don’t need them. *