Every client and dog relationship is unique!
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For the stressed out pooch that can't be left alone
If you are on this page you probably have a dog that does one or all of the below:
- Barks or whines constantly when you leave and maybe to the point where you have received neighbor complaints about noise
- Is destroying parts of your house or items in your house
- Won't eat when you are away
- Possibly self harming themselves trying to get to you
- Does not like their crate, not able to settle
I definitely understand the stress and anxiety this puts on you and your dog. I too, have had dogs with separation issues. I have felt guilty and also sad for my dog because they were so stressed. With a plan of action and training, this can be significantly reduced to provide a better experience for your dog when you leave and for you when you have to leave your dog.
Separation anxiety is a stress response that your dog exhibits when you or others in your household leave their sight or leave the house. Your dog is not mad at your for leaving. They just don't have the proper coping techniques. Teaching a dog to self soothe is a key training concept that will last a life time and bring much peace and harmony into your home.
Dog training for separation anxiety takes lots time, tons of patience and perseverance. Your dog can get better. I am ready to help.
If you find it hard to get out of your house or stress when you leave your dog, not knowing what you will find when you return, it is time to schedule a consultation with us to begin finding out how you and your dog can have more peace when you have to leave your house.
What options do you have?
Private Lessons are generally the best option for this behavior training. Private sessions allow Julie to come to your home, teaching you and your dog the skills necessary to to help them build new emotional responses when you leave and to be able to self soothe while you are gone.
Separation anxiety is very much done on the dog's timing and must be individualized to the situation. It is similar to a phobia in humans and the level of panic that the dog experiences when left alone may not be logical to us, but it is very real to the dog. Fear like that cannot be modified by using quick fix remedies.
The package of 8 or 10 private lessons is generally the best option for this behavior modification.
Group classes may be added once the evaluation has been performed and a plan created for the dog. Group classes for impulse control or manners may be a great addition to the private training sessions.
Group classes come in packages of 6 or 12 sessions.