11/04/2024
Separation anxiety can feel overwhelming for both dogs and their guardians, but the path to recovery is within reach. š¾ Introducing the S.A.F.E. Strategy ā a comprehensive, holistic approach to navigating and addressing your dog's separation anxiety with empathy and science-based methods.
āØ Hereās what each step entails:
1ļøā£ Stressors: Identify, Address and manage both immediate and distant stressors. This includes your absence suspension, data tracking for environmental stressors, health, pain and overall wellness checks and more. Some you will need to address before moving forward some may need to be managed long term.
ļæ½2ļøā£ Assess: Understand your dog's alone time threshold in specific and various conditions. What can your dog handle at the start of training and how does that progress? This will help inform foundation.
ļæ½3ļøā£ Foundation: Build an environment that supports your dog's daily needs. What needs adjusting in the environment? Enrichment support to encourage behavioral wellness and more.
ļæ½4ļøā£ Exposure: The final step! Gradually desensitize your dog to alone time in a controlled manner. While itās tempting to start here, skipping the earlier steps can lead to setbacks.
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