How to Use separation anxiety in a Sentence

separation anxiety

noun
  • Who will go through the worse separation anxiety, us or them?
    — Aj Willingham, CNN, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Fauteux said her son, now eight years old, has a good deal of separation anxiety to this day.
    — Emily Peck, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Learn to cope with these tips for dealing with separation anxiety in babies.
    — Karen Horsch, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • The term separation anxiety is a bit of a misnomer, Mills says.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2020
  • Some dogs with more severe separation anxiety rip up carpet, chew on walls and even bust out windows.
    — Karina Bland, azcentral, 27 June 2019
  • Sophia suffered the worst crate and separation anxiety her rescuer had seen.
    — Amy McRary, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2018
  • But don’t sneak out as this may undermine your child’s trust and could worsen separation anxiety.
    — Katherine Lee, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • There are steps that owners can take to address and even prevent separation anxiety.
    — New York Times, 19 Feb. 2021
  • 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
  • Many had headaches and stomachaches, along with separation anxiety.
    — Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • Another factor is how preschool has been shown to help children better cope with separation anxiety from mom or dad.
    — Daryl Austin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Some dogs struggle with separation anxiety – extreme fear of being left alone by their owner.
    — Rachel Blaser, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Yeah, that’s separation anxiety in action, but it’s usually outgrown by the age of three.
    — Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 8 Nov. 2021
  • Some dogs may face separation anxiety after having their owners home all the time for several months.
    — Tracy Maness, Houston Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2020
  • 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
  • In some instances, pets with severe bouts of separation anxiety may get overwhelmed and wage war on the furniture in an apartment.
    — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • In the meantime, the real separation anxiety may lie with the owners, not the animals.
    — John Leland, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022
  • Your 1-year-old is very attached to you, and separation anxiety is a normal part of their development.
    — Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Charron wanted her family, with two young sons and another dog with separation anxiety, to be the match.
    — Audrey Dutton, idahostatesman, 27 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • One of their dogs, a Rhodesian ridgeback named Finn, has separation anxiety.
    — Ben Finley, ajc, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Cobweb has worked hard to overcome his separation anxiety and settles down quickly with a little attention or a treat.
    — Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
  • More serious separation anxiety behaviors can involve the dog trying to break through a door or their kennel to get to their owner.
    — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Aug. 2020
  • 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
  • Golden retrievers are well known for their deep bonds with their owners, often showing signs of separation anxiety or reluctance when left alone.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

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