by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 13, 2023 | Separation Anxiety
One of the best ways to help dogs with separation distress feel calmer when left alone is to gradually desensitize them to it. We go at their pace and help them feel safe in “practice” separations! Set Up A webcam that can be monitored via your phone is...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 13, 2023 | Behavior Modification, Separation Anxiety
This is one way to build your anxious dog’s confidence in being apart from you in the house. The goal is for your dog to lie on their mat/bed calmly, with intermittent rewards, while you spend longer periods away from them while still in the house....
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 12, 2023 | Management, Separation Anxiety, Uncategorized
Separation anxiety can be a true challenge for both dogs and their people. Here are some steps you can take to help your dog before and during their separation anxiety program. Reduce or Eliminate Home Alone Time Every time your dog panics when she’s left...
by Cal Corona | Sep 8, 2023 | Behavior Modification, Fear, Separation Anxiety
If you’re here, it’s likely because you’re thinking about whether you should reach out to your vet about supplements and/or medication to help your dog out. Many, many pets benefit from the help that these provide. Medication or supplements can:...
by Cal Corona | Aug 26, 2023 | Separation Anxiety
Helping our dogs to cope with being divided by a barrier is a great first step to helping them feel more relaxed about separation. On a daily (or every other day) basis, you can have this as a part of your dog’s routine. Making it routine can help to normalize...
