For dogs struggling with BEING LEFT ALONE
Separation Anxiety
Help Your Dog Feel Safe When Left Alone
Separation anxiety isn’t just challenging for your dog—it’s stressful for you too. If your dog panics when left alone, showing behaviors like howling, accidents, destruction, or even self-injury, it’s time to take action.
Working together with a customized plan, we can change the way your dog feels about being alone so you can get your life back.
We begin our work together with a free online consultation, which you can book below.
TOPICS OF TRAINING
What You’ll Learn
Behavioral Observation and Assessment : We’ll start with an initial online session to observe your dog during a live absence. This ensures we’re addressing separation anxiety specifically and helps shape your custom training plan.
Gradual Alone-Time Training : Learn how to build your dog’s tolerance for being alone through carefully designed, step-by-step exercises tailored to their individual needs.
Support and Guidance : Receive personalized training plans, regular live check-ins, and ongoing email or text support to ensure progress and address any concerns.
ADDRESS THE CAUSE BEFORE IT ESCALATES
Why Early Intervention Is Key
Ignoring separation anxiety can lead to escalating behaviors that impact your dog’s physical health and your quality of life.
By addressing the root cause—your dog’s fear of being left alone—you’ll help them develop the confidence to handle alone time calmly.
Without intervention, behaviors like vocalizing, accidents, and destruction often worsen. But with the right approach, your dog can learn to feel safe and comfortable on their own.
Separation anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Let’s work together to help your dog feel safe, secure, and confident when you’re away.
Some pet insurance policies may cover separation anxiety treatment with a veterinarian’s diagnosis—check your policy for details.
JANICE, Rob & PETEY
Our Separation Anxiety Journey
I understand separation anxiety firsthand. Our own Pit Bull, Petey, showed signs of separation anxiety soon after Rob and I adopted him.
Through consistent training, Petey went from panicking at being alone to relaxing comfortably at home for up to 5 hours. The transformation was life-changing—for all of us.
YOU MAY BE WONDERING...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Separation anxiety is a panic disorder that occurs when a dog becomes distressed or fearful when left alone. Symptoms can include excessive barking, house soiling, destructive behavior, and attempts to escape.
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During our Initial Separation Anxiety Consultation I’ll watch your dog during a live absence. We’ll discuss my observations, the training protocol, and next steps to address the issues you’re experiencing. This 60-minute online session is $195.
The Initial Separation Anxiety Training Program is 5 weekly sessions at $130/week. I create easy homework for you to do with your dog and then we meet online weekly to assess your dog’s progress, troubleshoot any issues, and cheer your success!
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Separation anxiety training is a gradual process that teaches your dog that it’s safe to be alone. Over the course of our work together we will both train your dog and manage the environment so they don't feel the need to panic.
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You’ll need a device with a camera that can stream video of your dog during your absence, showing the door and surrounding area. You’ll also need to receive text instructions during sessions.
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Every dog progresses at their own pace. Significant improvements may take weeks or months, depending on a number of factors, including training consistency.
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers like me coach clients that we typically work with most people for about four months.
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Some pet insurance policies cover separation anxiety training with a veterinarian’s diagnosis. Check your policy or contact your provider for details.
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This program is designed for dogs of any age who engage in panic behaviors when left alone such as vocalizing, eliminating, destruction, and trying to escape.
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I tailor the program to your dog’s unique needs and adjust as necessary. If progress is slower than expected, we’ll work together to refine the plan and keep moving forward.
A BETTER LIFE BEGINS NOW
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Don’t let frustration or fear hold you back—get expert guidance to transform your dog’s behavior and bring harmony back to your home.