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8. Separation Anxiety

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8. Separation Anxiety

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Restless, vocalizes, and/or becomes destructive when left alone
    Shows no signs of distress when left alone
    Very mild whining and/or is very mildly restless initially when left alone
    Settles and quiets within 5 minutes
    Mild whining and/or a few barks and/or is mildly restless when left alone
    Settles and quiets eventually within 5 minutes
    Moderate whining and/or barking and/or moderately agitated and restless when left alone
    Vocalizes throughout the duration of separation
    Very vocal and/or very agitated and distressed when left alone
    May be destructive or self-mutilates

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