Separation Anxiety
2-week Essentials Package $250.00 For strict budgets or continued training
$250 ($125 per week) Customized daily training plans x 4 days/week Includes: Individualized training plans for your sessions 1 x 20-minute video call Coaching on your training exercises |
4-week Intensive Package - $750.00Recommended
$750 ($187.50 per week) Coaching you closely to guide you through the training and make adjustments for your dog as necessary. Includes: Customized training plans 5 days/week 4 x 30-minute video calls Coaching on your training exercises Video reviews of your sessions |
What is dog separation anxiety?
It's range of problem behaviors that happen when the owner isn't home. It is actually your dog experiencing intense fear and panic.
Some of the typical behaviors are: excessive vocalizing; chewing or destruction (particularly around entrances); frantic attempts to escape; or soiling (when normally house-trained).
I can work with you to help determine if your dog's separation related problem behavior is due to fear and anxiety, or due to boredom or frustration. Book a 15 minute call with me to discuss how we work with separation anxiety.
Let's start by busting some myths...
Successful training plans includes:
It's range of problem behaviors that happen when the owner isn't home. It is actually your dog experiencing intense fear and panic.
Some of the typical behaviors are: excessive vocalizing; chewing or destruction (particularly around entrances); frantic attempts to escape; or soiling (when normally house-trained).
I can work with you to help determine if your dog's separation related problem behavior is due to fear and anxiety, or due to boredom or frustration. Book a 15 minute call with me to discuss how we work with separation anxiety.
Let's start by busting some myths...
- You somehow caused your dog's separation anxiety. No, you did nothing to cause this condition.
- This is not a treatable condition. It is treatable, but it's not a quick fix.
- Your dog is behaving out of spite. No... dogs don't have that sort of cognitive ability.
- Putting your dog in a crate will fix it. Crating can sometimes make the panic even worse.
- Letting him bark it out will fix it. Again, no.
- He looks guilty, so he knows what he's done wrong. No, this 'look' is most likely fear.
- Giving them a Kong or other food treats. Unfortunately not... the panic starts as soon as the food is gone.
Successful training plans includes:
- Management (suspending absences).
- Looking at what your dog can do now.
- Developing a specialized training plan.
- Supporting you and your dog through daily exercises to reach success.
