Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) Practice Test

Separation anxiety shows distress specifically when a dog is left alone or separated from its owner. The most recognizable and characteristic manifestations are escape attempts (trying to get out, such as scratching at doors or digging around exits), house-soiling (urinating or defecating indoors when the owner is away), vocalization (excessive barking, whining, or howling), and destruction (chewing or damaging furniture or fixtures as a way to cope with the stress). These four together form the clearest picture of separation-related distress, which is why this option is the best match. Other signs like aggression, lethargy, or panting can occur with various anxiety or health issues and aren’t as specific to separation alone.