
03/01/2025
🐶 Success Story: From Panic to Peace – How One Rescue Dog Learned to Feel Safe
Bestie, let me tell you about a sweet rescue pup who had separation anxiety so bad that it felt like nothing would ever help. 💔
🚪 If left out, she’d scratch doors, ruin blinds, and have stress-related accidents.
🐾 If crated, she’d shake non-stop and drool so much it pooled at the bottom.
🛏️ If left in the bedroom (where she happily went on her own)? She clawed through the carpet—all the way to the plywood underneath. 😞
Her pet parents were devastated. They felt trapped, guilty, and helpless. No matter what they tried, she just couldn’t relax.
So We Did Things Differently…
Instead of trying to force her into being okay, we met her where she was.
💛 1. We Ditched the Crate & Used Her Safe Space
We noticed she felt happiest in her pet parents’ bedroom—so we let that be her Zen Den. No more crate battles, no more stress. Instead, we leaned into what already made her feel safe.
💛 2. We Used Serenity Blend 🌿
Before every alone-time session, we sprayed my Serenity Blend (Neroli, Rose, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Vetiver) on her favorite blanket and placed it on the bed. This turned her safe space into a calming sanctuary where she could actually relax.
💛 3. We Practiced Tiny Absences
Instead of suddenly leaving her alone for hours, we started small.
✔️ First, we stepped out for 10 seconds.
✔️ Then 30 seconds.
✔️ Then a minute.
Slowly, she realized: "Oh… they always come back."
💛 4. We Reinforced That Her Zen Den Wasn't Just for ‘Alone Time’
We had her spend time in the bedroom while her humans were home too, so it wasn’t just associated with being left behind. She learned that it was a happy, peaceful place—not a punishment.
The Transformation ✨
It didn’t happen overnight, but one day, her pet parents came home to something they never thought they’d see:
🐾 No shaking.
🐾 No destruction.
🐾 No drool puddles.
Just a relaxed, sleepy pup curled up on the bed. 💛
Your Dog Can Get There Too
Separation anxiety isn’t about “fixing” your dog—it’s about helping them feel safe. And with patience, tiny steps, and the right support, your pup can learn to be okay when you leave.
👉 Is your dog struggling with separation anxiety? Let’s chat in the comments! What’s been your biggest challenge? 🐾💬