"You w-w-wouldn't think a w-w-woofer with my imposing size could be so scared, frightened and emotionally d-d-distressed just because I am left alone. But I am! I am f-f-frantic. Almost hysterical just at the thought of being by myself. And the thought occurs the minute I hear those c-c-car keys jingle or I see everyone putting on coats and sweaters or p-p-picking up purses. If I've missed any of those things, all I have to hear is that garage door coming down or the front door closing and pow! I get so upset I cry and whine and howl and bark --- often for endless periods of time. In fact I've been know to do anything to escape this isolation --- from chewing up the bottom of the kitchen counters to clawing at the door. At first, my family thought it was funny hearing me howl and carry on. They thought it showed how much I love them. Wrong! What I really need is some aulified p-p-professional help! Now everyone is just plain fed up because I'm getting downright aggressive about my d-d-displeasure!"

Little problems become big ones, and Dexter is on a collision course with his temper. What was once a little behavior modification problem that required some affirmative action, is turning into an aggressive behavior problem that is not easily solved. In fact, the only way to handle this emotional distress may be true separation that includes a professional kennel environment and some appropriate therapy.

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