Episode 65 / 8th January 2022
No dog ever voted for being left home alone. But we can give them choice during separation anxiety training.
Let's dive into what that choice looks like and explore tips for how to introduce choice into the separation anxiety training you do with your dog.
Episode 64 / 8th December 2021
During the holidays, many of us are on the road visiting family and friends. And I'm often asked whether it's worth training when you're away.
That's why in this episode I dive into the pros and cons of doing separation anxiety training away from home. If you're traveling this festive season, tune in to find out what your best plan of action should be!
Episode 63 / 9th November 2021
Having seen 1000s of owners go through separation anxiety training, I've got a pretty good sense of the most common questions people have, to say the least!
That's why in this episode and next, I'm giving you the answers to the most frequently questions that come up.
Episode 62 / 23rd October 2021
As much as I know you're 100% committed to managing absences, what happens in an emergency? As horrible as it is to think about bad things happening is does pay to have a contingency plan should disaster strike.
In this episode, I look at how to plan for those rare occurrences where you might, just might, need to leave your dog.
Episode 61 / 17th October 2021
I see way too much muddled and confusing advice about crates, and I can see that many of you struggle to get your head around whether or not to crate your dog.
To clear things up, this episode covers the seven facts about crating that you absolutely need to know.
Episode 60 / 9th October 2021
You've heard the horror stories about people getting pandemic puppies only to find that their pup grows into a dog they can't leave. You're so scared that this will happen to your puppy that you just don't dare leave him.
You've taken on board all the advice about how this is a bad strategy. But you missed the bit about how you do need to leave them – as long as you so within context of gradual home-alone training.
In this episode I'm going to show you why, if you're worried about leaving your puppy, you don't need to be concerned, as long as you do it safely and gently and follow a structured training plan.
Episode 59 / 2nd October 2021
You've started training. You manage to get to the door or even out of the door but your dog is following you the whole time.
Big problem, right? Well, maybe but maybe not. In this episode, I explain when following is okay and when it's not. And I look out what to do with a dog who waits by the door.
Episode 58 / 25th September 2021
In this episode I'm chatting to Certified SA Pro Trainers, Beth Berkobien and Jo Sellers, about their own dogs' journeys with separation anxiety.
They share their stories and give you some trainers tips for how best you can navigate the separation anxiety journey.
Episode 57 / 18th September 2021
There are so many separation anxiety myths out there and too many people talk about myths as if there were facts.
But how do myths become truths? And how on earth can you know what to believe when it comes to separation anxiety training advice Tune into this episode to find out!
Episode 56 / 11th September 2021
Has your dog's separation anxiety been the cause of a few tense moments between you and your other half?
If this sounds familiar, then tune into this episode where I share my tips for doing separation anxiety training the right way even if your partner isn't bought into the training method.
Episode 55 / 4th September 2021
Separation anxiety training takes effort and it takes time. And there are a fair few mistakes that are easy to commit and which make training all the harder.
That's why, in the episode, I spill the beans on the errors that I see people make over and over. I'll also share my tips and tricks to help you avoid these, and so ensuring your training far more efficient and much less painful!
Episode 54 / 8th January 2021
When we're deep into separation anxiety training we get really good at observing our dogs when they are alone.
But in order to understand what's going on when doing departure training, we have to know what's normal for our dogs. Tune into this episode for tips on reading your dog in all sorts of situations.
Episode 53 / 23rd December 2020
Separation anxiety training has been revolutionized by video technology, in particular being able to watch your dog remotely.
In this episode I explain why tech matters and I guide you through your options, fancy and not-so-fancy. There's an option for every budget and it needn't be daunting.
Episode 52 / 9th December 2020
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 separation anxiety training is actually making your dog clingier and more on edge tune in to find out what to do.
Episode 51 / 1st December 2020
If you're feeling guilty or concerned about your dog sleeping on your bed because there really is no evidence that this cause separation anxiety. And in fact, suddenly forcing your dog to sleep elsewhere could make things worse.
Check out this episode where I explain exactly why.
Episode 50 / 24th november 2020
You’ve probably been told that leaving a puzzle feeder stuffed with goodness will stop your dog freaking out when you’re not home. Sadly this advice is often misguided, and doesn’t work for most dogs.
In this podcast I explain why food fails. But I’ll also give you a specific example where food can be useful.
Episode 49 / 17th november 2020
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 see most commonly. And I share tips on how to deal with those feelings so that you can focus your energy on what matters – getting your dog over this.
Episode 48 / 11th November 2020
Having more than one dog can be bliss. But if you have a dog with separation anxiety it can be chaos, especially when the non-anxious dog barks at the world outside and immediately sets off your anxious dog.
In this episode, I explain how you can train your dog to overcome separation anxiety despite attempts by your other dogs to sabotage the process!
Episode 47 / 27th October 2020
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 this is you and your dog, tune into this episode to find out why meds might not be working and what you can do if they don't.
Episode 46 / 20th October 2020
It can definitely seem like dogs are all over the map with their ability to cope alone. Some days they ace training. Other days they fall apart.
But just why do they do this? And what, if anything, can you do to smooth things out?
