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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I suspect your friend has untreated anxiety and is using the dog to cover it.  Not being able to leave your dog to be able to go to the store is really unhealthy.[/quote]

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This is the part that worries me. When I say this person can't leave their dog, I mean literally won't leave the dog alone for more than 15 minutes alone. They said they can't go grocery shopping or go places where the dog isn't allowed. They refuse to leave the dog alone for even 1 hour for fear the dog will be anxious.

I've had pets my whole life and know lots of people with pets and have never experienced anything like this.

It does seem like untreated anxiety and it seems to be getting worse.

I have been wanting to say something but am actually worried that bringing it up will make this person more anxious and withdrawn.[/quote]

I have a dog with anxiety. He doesn’t like to be alone. We started leaving him alone 15 minutes at a time, then 30.  And so on. He got used to it. It takes an investment in time. All dog stuff does.  Maybe your friend doesn’t know that, or doesn’t want to go through it? [/quote]

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