Regressions and plateaus are absolutely normal when teaching a dog that being home alone is safe. In fact, they're to be expected! And not just with separation anxiety - with any behaviour work we expect to see regressions. However, even when we expect them, it can be...
As a qualified CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer) one of the most common questions I get asked by clients when they start working with me on Separation Anxiety protocol is "How long will it take?". This is the million dollar question, and one to which I wish...
Crates can be helpful tools, but with dogs with Separation Anxiety I recommend NOT using one....or any confinement unless absolutely necessary. As a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, I spend my time helping dogs overcome their separation anxiety, and confinement...
Separation Anxiety is a phobia where that dog is truly terrified about being left alone. Your dog has no control over this fear, and the fear results in the behaviours you may be seeing such as barking, howling, toileting in the house when you are gone, destructive...
Separation Anxiety is a phobia of being alone, and it is stressful for both dogs and owners. Dogs who have separation anxiety panic when they're left alone, and that panic is what leads to signs such as panting, drooling, increased heart rate and respirations rate,...