Podcast Resources
Free Podcast Resources
Handouts and guides from the Separation Anxiety podcast. Each resource accompanies a specific episode.
Episode 5: All About Thresholds
Anxiety Threshold Zones
Visual guide to the three anxiety threshold zones and what they mean for training.
Episode 12: 4 Tips For Dogs Who Deviate From Your Plan
Training Priorities Matrix
Prioritization chart to help you decide which training scenarios to tackle first.
Episode 13: Fear or Frustration?
Fear or Frustration Checklist
6 yes-or-no questions to help determine whether your dog is fearful or frustrated.
Episode 21: 7 Stages of SA Recovery
Your Steps to Freedom
The 7 Freedom Steps — from “shower in peace” to full freedom. Which step are you at?
Episode 24: How to Fix SA
Sample Exercise Plan
A one-page sample training exercise showing how to build up to a target duration.
Episode 39: 5 Big SA Lockdown Myths
The Door is a Bore
10-step door desensitization game with instructions and a progress tracker.
Episode 54: What’s Normal For Your Dog
Owner Observations Worksheet
Body language observation worksheet to learn your dog’s baseline behaviors.
Episode 15: How to Cope With Dogs Who Hate the Car
Car Desensitization Plan
10-step plan to gradually help your dog feel comfortable in the car.
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