How to Use separation anxiety in a Sentence
separation anxiety
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The term separation anxiety is a bit of a misnomer, Mills says.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2020
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Fauteux said her son, now eight years old, has a good deal of separation anxiety to this day.
—Emily Peck, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2021
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Who will go through the worse separation anxiety, us or them?
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 12 Apr. 2021
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If so, your dog might have a case of separation anxiety.
—Texas A&m University, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2019
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An out clause for those with separation anxiety: Keep five tubes but no more.
—Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2022
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Bowie also suffers from separation anxiety and would do best in a home where someone is home most of the day.
—Susan Green, OregonLive.com, 30 Jan. 2018
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The Patins were looking for an adult dog that didn't have any special needs, such as separation anxiety.
—Arin Greenwood, chicagotribune.com, 5 Feb. 2018
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The second group has genuine separation anxiety—to the point where the dogs are tearing up the blinds, biting at the door trim, or barking nonstop.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 May 2021
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In the meantime, the real separation anxiety may lie with the owners, not the animals.
—John Leland, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022
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Learn to cope with these tips for dealing with separation anxiety in babies.
—Karen Horsch, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
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Sophia suffered the worst crate and separation anxiety her rescuer had seen.
—Amy McRary, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2018
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Some dogs with more severe separation anxiety rip up carpet, chew on walls and even bust out windows.
—Karina Bland, azcentral, 27 June 2019
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In fact, separation anxiety, which begins around 6 months, is stronger than ever at 8 months for some children.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 19 Sep. 2023
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Yeah, that’s separation anxiety in action, but it’s usually outgrown by the age of three.
—Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 8 Nov. 2021
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And there’s no cause for separation anxiety while charging as, once in the stand, Show Mode is activated, converting the tablet into a makeshift Echo Show smart screen.
—Jason Cipriani, CNN Underscored, 9 July 2020
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One of their dogs, a Rhodesian ridgeback named Finn, has separation anxiety.
—Ben Finley, ajc, 5 Jan. 2022
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There are steps that owners can take to address and even prevent separation anxiety.
—New York Times, 19 Feb. 2021
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Whether your dog gets nervous on car rides or has severe separation anxiety, this supplement helps your dog to best deal with daily stress.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
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For pets with mild cases of separation anxiety, Dr. Sung has some advice.
—Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 22 Dec. 2017
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Pets’ separation anxiety was not born out of the pandemic.
—Julianna Morano, Dallas News, 29 June 2021
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In September, as the eight months of sessions came to a close, the couples understandably had some separation anxiety.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Those who can afford it are booking out dog day cares months in advance and enrolling in separation anxiety courses.
—Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2020
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Rose Newnham, a mother in New York with a 7-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son, noticed separation anxiety in one of her children early in the pandemic.
—Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2020
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Princess Tiana and Queen Elizabeth are two horses that have separation anxiety and are attached to each other.
—Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Oct. 2022
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One of the most challenging tests for the CGC is the supervised separation, which tests for separation anxiety.
—Jackalyn Beck, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2021
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Dog sharing or going to a dog day care is ideal for canines that have separation anxiety, Sackman said.
—Rene Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2018
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These soothing hemp chews with chamomile, L-tryptophan, and thiamine can help if your dog is nervous, stressed, or has separation anxiety.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
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Two codependent high school seniors have to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a raging party doesn't go as planned.
—Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 13 Sep. 2022
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Charron wanted her family, with two young sons and another dog with separation anxiety, to be the match.
—Audrey Dutton, idahostatesman, 27 Feb. 2018
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Treats are a great option for helping with anxiety issues like separation anxiety.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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