Leaving your dog home alone can be a major source of stress for many pet parents, especially if your dog shows signs of separation anxiety. As a professional dog trainer specializing in separation anxiety, I know that each dog’s needs and comfort levels are unique, and understanding these is crucial for their well-being.

An example of this in separation anxiety training could be suddenly continuously following to the door for a dog who was previously very comfortable with departures, or pacing, whining, barking at 10 minutes alone when the dog previously was able to tolerate much longer durations of comfort.

It’s cold, wet, windy and days are shorter. This usually means our dogs are getting shorter walks, and less physical and mental exercise overall. As a professional dog trainer I know this can lead to a slew of icky consequences….

When speaking to new puppy parents one common theme is “I took my eye off of them for one second and”…. what comes after can vary from very funny to very scary

This is a strange and worrisome time we are living in right now. The uncertainty of Covid-19 is effecting us all on a global scale. Hopefully you are reading this from the comfort of your home and you are healthy and safe. If your circumstances are not as such, please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.