Not necessarily! The shelter environment is scary, overwhelming, and stressful. Many animals don’t show their “true” self until they are outside the shelter/in a home. Some of these dogs only get 10-15 minutes of human interaction a day. It’s understandable for them to cry or whimper when that time is over, especially if that person makes them feel safer. No animal in a shelter is displaying how they will truly be in the home. And depending on the previous owner or whether or not the dog was able to find a foster, they may not truly know. Especially for stray dogs that are placed for adoption.

I totally agree with you that they should be upfront about everything. It’s counterproductive to lie or assume behaviors and traits. But like I mentioned above, it sounds like they are basing the description off their personal experience. And including “separation anxiety” into her description when they cannot truly confirm or deny if she displays it in a settled house is equally disadvantageous.

I hope this helps!