Velcro dog

Velcro dog

Velcro dog is a slang term among dog fanciers referring to a dog that either displays separation anxiety or otherwise strongly prefers to be near its owner. [cite news |first=John |last=Bowman |title=Destructive behavior could be result of separation anxiety |url=http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070105/FEATURES11/701050339/1004 |work=The Tennessean |date=2007-01-05 |accessdate=2007-03-08] The term plays on the clinging ability of the Velcro hook-and-loop fastener.

References

External links

* [http://www.rivma.org/wiseanxiety.html Separation Anxiety]
* [http://www.judithstock.com/Speaking_of_Animals/Separation_Anxiety_in_Pets/separation_anxiety_in_pets.html Home Alone: separation anxiety]
* [http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/aa101802b.htm Velcro Dog Syndrome]
* [http://www.k9magazinefree.com/k9_perspective/iss19p16.shtml The Velcro dog and beyond]
* [http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/vizslas.html Vizslas: What's good about 'em, What's bad about 'em]


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