Would you ever tell someone afraid of spiders to just get over it by dumping a bucket of spiders in their lap? Of course you wouldn’t but that is essentially what happens every time a separation anxiety dog is left alone longer than they can handle, even just once in a while. This post from the archives explains why suspending absences is the most important piece of the entire training process and how it is more achievable than you might think, no matter your schedule or your dog’s social limitations. Read it here:
And, be sure to grab my downloadable, printable checklist of 26 ideas to help you find ways to suspend absences, based on the sociability level of your dog. DOWNLOAD IT HERE. The list is broken into 3 sections: dogs that are friendly with dogs and people, dogs that are friendly with dogs but not strangers and dogs that are friendly with strangers but not other dogs. Separation anxiety is treatable and I hope this valuable resource helps you find ways to suspend absences more easily and get your dog on the right track. If you need help, set up your initial assessment today or grab my self-paced Separation Anxiety Foundations course!
Happy training!
