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If your pet becomes upset whenever you must leave, your pet may have separation anxiety.

One of the first things to do is to check to see if the “acting out” is actually due to separation anxiety or if it a symptom of something else. We suggest the excellent behavior tip sheet found on the HSUS site which can help you to determine if your pet is suffering from separation anxiety or not.

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Like the giggle of babies that charm us and restore our positive view of the world, a dog’s laughter has been proven to calm other animals. Yes, dogs do laugh. Many might mistake their laughter for heavy panting, but in fact Patricia Simonet, an applied animal behaviorist and research scientist, who counsels pets and their humans and researchs the behaviors of animals. She has studied dog laughter, dog rules during play and reducing stress in shelter dogs by broadcasting a recording of dog laughter.

If your pet is acting out, dsiplaying weird behavior and testing your patience, a pet whisperer may be able to help to sort out the problem. Have a look at our Ask A Pet Communicator section to get an idea of how pet people have found solutions to some challenges with their pets. Check out the great audio interview we did with Val Heart to get a better understanding of what pet communication is all about and how it can help you and your pet.