My Zoe has no problems with seperation anxiety or with excessive barking. I think she is pretty calm and well adjusted. She barks if someone comes into the yard but stops when I tell her to. She doesn't bark when someone comes to the door but is excited to see whoever it is. She prefers to go with me and even tries to sneak out ahead of me but she always seems fine when I get home and exhibits no obsessive behaviours at all. Hope that helps.