09/10/2025
The “double-down” technique helps anxious dogs relax! 😴
Sammy struggles with separation anxiety and has broken out of his kennel in the past. His family bought an expensive escape-proof crate but he would work himself up and drool so much that he would develop hotspots from soaking himself.
In addition to all of the daily leadership work and relationship repairing done to resolve separation anxiety overall, we’re also patterning a calm position on cue. Having a dog rest their head helps them regulate their breathing and thus ease themselves out of “survival mode” by stimulating their parasympathetic nervous system.
Much like breathing exercises can help people recover from panic attacks! This relaxation technique reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones while increasing oxygen balance, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.
By cuing the dog with an ecollar, we can reset them remotely as needed to break anxiety cycles and nurture calmness when left alone. Continued practice forms healthier habits and natural coping-skills long term.
Good boy, Sammy! 🐾❤️🙌
