by Kate LaSala | Jun 1, 2022 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
Download my latest free download: Be A Good Neighbor with my top tips for being a good neighbor when your dog has separation anxiety. Get your copy here! If you think your dog might have separation anxiety or are looking for some guidance on separation anxiety...
by Kate LaSala | May 30, 2022 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
Most of my separation anxiety clients live in urban environments so this is a topic I commonly deal with. If you live in an apartment perhaps the first tip-off your dog was having alone time distress was because of a nasty note slipped under your door from a...
by Kate LaSala | May 23, 2022 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
When your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, it is completely normal to want to do everything you can, as quickly as possible, to help give them relief and try to help them. A quick internet search will turn up a wealth of recommendations for seemingly...
by Kate LaSala | May 2, 2022 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
Occasionally in my behavior practice, I get clients who come to me saying their dog “suddenly” developed separation anxiety. This is always somewhat of a red flag to me and requires some Sherlock Holmes level investigating and questioning. While the...
by Kate LaSala | Dec 9, 2021 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
Today I’m participating in a trainer roundup series with the theme of “We (professional trainers) give you permission” to do all sorts of things that are demonized by people and often, other trainers. See all the posts here! So I’m here,...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 15, 2021 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
As a quick reference guide, I’m compiling my separation anxiety posts and downloads here in one place (and I will try to update it moving forward). With the launch of my Separation Anxiety Training Foundations (SATF) course, a lot of people are looking...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 8, 2021 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
Last week I excitedly announced the release of my upcoming course, Separation Anxiety Training Foundations. Today I’m thrilled to finally share it with you! This has been many months in the making and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 1, 2021 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
I am thrilled to finally announce a huge project I’ve been working on behind the scenes for many, many months! Next week I will be launching my first self-paced course though my website. As my separation anxiety clients have increased over the last year...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 30, 2021 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
Remote training isn’t new in dog training. In fact, decades ago, separation anxiety trainers would drop camcorders off at their clients’ homes so they could record their training. Thankfully we don’t need to do that anymore thanks to...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 9, 2021 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
One of the most common myths I encounter, from clients, other “trainers” and even some vets, is that separation anxiety is not treatable or that dogs can’t recover from it. This is completely untrue. Myself and other qualified, certified...
