078 Why it's Not Your Fault – Or Your Dog's Fault Either

When we're deep into separation anxiety training we get really good at observing our dogs when they are alone. So good in fact, that we can sometimes overlook getting to know what their body language...

8 Jan 202125min

Separation anxiety training has been revolutionized by video technology, in particular being able to watch your dog remotely. But it can be tricky to know what to pick and how to set up the tech you ...

23 Dec 202011min

It might not make much sense – you train, and train, and train, but your dog's anxiety seems to be getting worse not better. Well, it can happen. But it is totally avoidable. So, if you think separat...

9 Dec 202017min

If you're feeling guilty or concerned about your dog sleeping on your bed because you think it might be making his separation anxiety worse, don't be.  There really is no evidence to this. And in fact...

1 Dec 202013min

Are you leaving food when you go out only to find that your dog either doesn't touch it, or consumes it only to fall apart? You've probably been told that this is the way to go, that leaving a puzzle ...

24 Nov 202022min

As if having a dog with separation anxiety isn't hard enough, most owners also deal with a ton of guilt about their dog's condition. I know I did! In today's episode I examine the types of guilt I se...

17 Nov 202032min

Ah, the joy of having more than one dog. Watching them interact, seeing them negotiate the social space: having more than one dog can be bliss. But if you have a dog with separation anxiety it can be...

11 Nov 202020min

Anxiety medications can make a huge difference to separation anxiety training. But not in every case. That means we can easily get our hopes up only to find that our dog is one of those cases. If thi...

27 Okt 202028min