If your dog is struggling, know that it can get better, but it won’t happen on its own. With the right approach, you can help your dog! Want to learn more? Comment YES 🙌 and I’ll send you more information. #dogtraining #dogseparationanxiety #doganxiety #separationanxiety
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Behaviour medication can be a loaded topic, but it really shouldn’t be.If your dog is struggling to make progress, if it always feels like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back or if you just feel like your dog needs a bit of extra support, don’t hesitate to have this conversation with your veterinarian or veterinary behaviourist. You might be surprised at how much it can help.Struggling to find the right path for your dog’s anxiety? Let’s figure it out together- book a FREE discovery call with me today! Comment YES and I’ll send you a link to book! #doganxiety #separationanxiety #dogswithanxiety #dogbehavior #dogtrainer #fearfuldogs #separationanxietyindogs
Are you mindful of trigger stacking when working with your separation anxiety dog? If not, you should be! Your dog will not make as much progress if they are always in recovery mode from the last stressful event. Make sure to prevent triggering moments, that pain or discomfort are identified and treated, and that your dog gets plenty of time to decompress and recover between training sessions for best results.It’s also something I track very closely with all dogs I work with, as it’s so important to consider outside variables that could be effecting progress. Questions? Ask below! #SeparationAnxiety #DogTraining #DogsWithSeparationAnxiety #DogBehavior #CSAT #SAPro
When we reach the end of your separation anxiety training journey, an important step is to wean yourself off of watching the camera. While it’s recommended to continue checking on your dog here and there, once your dog’s progress has been stable for some time, there’s no need to be constantly monitoring. If this is hard for you (as it is for a lot of people!), here’s what I recommend:1️⃣ Practice disconnecting at your dog’s most comfortable time and/or in their most comfortable context. In order to feel okay about not watching, you need to feel confident that your dog will succeed, and trying when they are most likely to do so will help you feel better about tuning out more often. 2️⃣ Start with checking in less. If it feels scary to disconnect entirely from your camera, try decreasing the number or frequency of check-ins. Set a timer and challenge yourself to only check-in once the timer goes off. Extend the time between check-ins until you’re only checking in every once in a while.In the end, you should check the camera as often as you’re comfortable with - but don’t feel like you always have to be monitoring closely. Your dog will be okay, and if they’re not, you can always check in with us for support. #dogseparationanxiety #separationanxiety #doganxiety
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These four things will help! 1️⃣ Talk to Your Vet Bringing your vet into the conversation is really important. Your dog will need to be left with other people sometimes, and the kindest thing you can do is talk to your vet about how to best support them in these scenarios. 2️⃣ Involve Other People Whenever possible, have others take a leading role in your dog’s care. This will help your dog learn that good things (love, comfort, play, walks, food and treats) can come from other people and are not limited to you. 3️⃣ Work on Confidence & Independence For dog’s that are hyper attached to one individual this can be really helpful. Relaxation protocols and mat training won’t address your dog’s separation anxiety but they are great for building independence and confidence. 4️⃣ Seek Specialized Help It’s so important to work with a qualified trainer (like me!) who specializes in this field. Look for a CSAT designation and beware of any trainer who wants to do an in-person session. The gold standard for this work is that it is all done 100% virtually- after all we want your dog to learn to be comfortable when home alone. Be sure to follow for more Separation Anxiety training tips! And don’t forget you can book a FREE Discovery Call if you are interested in working together. Link in Bio #DogSeparationAnxiety #SeparationAnxietyTraining #DogTrainingTips #AnxiousDog #DogBehavior #DogBehaviorTips
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The next time you feel down in the dumps about your dog’s separation anxiety, remember why you got them in the first place. What makes them special? Are they an amazing cuddle? Do they make you laugh? Do they get you outside? Do you feel better when they’re around? Share your answer below, and let’s connect about our incredible dogs and what makes them uniquely ours. ✨
Our dogs are way smarter than we realize!
Picking up your keys over and over isn’t fooling them—they know it’s not a real departure.
Instead, focus on the actual act of leaving, but take it slow and keep it stress-free. Start by working on the door itself, and build up gradually.
Once your dog is comfortable with short departures (which can take weeks or even longer!), then you can begin to slowly introduce your leaving cues, like keys, shoes, or jackets—one at a time, and never too quickly.
There is so much bad advice online. My goal is to help you avoid things that will waste your time and effort.
Remember, though, that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to separation anxiety, and this advice is general. You need to account for your individual dog when training, and that’s going to look slightly different for everyone.
What’s been your biggest challenge with separation anxiety training? Drop your questions below 👇
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