Separation Anxiety
Doesn’t Have To Be Forever…
Separation Anxiety resolution doesn’t have to feel so hard. Let me show you how.
There Is Always Hope!
I know the feeling well. Every time you leave the house for a moment of relief, the return can mean destruction, your dog howling, panting, drooling - it leaves you feeling even more stressed than before. I know the hopeless feeling. But I’m here to tell you your dog’s separation anxiety won’t be forever if you let me help you! Help get your dog relief from that fear, panic and distress and find comfort when home alone and get you some freedom back.
You will get to that exercise class again. You will have a social life again. You can get your life back!
What Does Separation Anxiety Look Like?
You know your dog is an individual, separation anxiety can and will look different. Some clues you may be dealing with separation anxiety in your dog…
Barking, Howling & Vocalization
when you leave and continues long after you’re gone
Potty Accidents
even when house trained
Chews, Digs, or is Generally Destructive (at entry and exit points) in the home
Panting, Pacing or Panicking when you are preparing to leave the house (and after)
Hurts Themselves
while you’re gone. Either by trying to escape or chewing. licking, biting excessively
Helping your dog feel safe at home starts here.
Virtual Assessment & Custom Action Plan:
When you don’t know where to start with your dog’s anxiety, let me take the lead.
How it works:
Step 1: Meet on Zoom
Before we meet I send a questionnaire to fill out that will help me guide the conversation. At assessment time you share your dog’s detailed history. Any behavior or medical problems your dog has had or is currently facing and more!
Step 2: I see your dogs true colors
We create a plan to place a camera so I can observe your dog when alone (no distractions from humans). Allowing me to see your dog in their true environment and displaying any separation related behaviors. This ensures I can create a plan that speaks to the core of the issues.
Step 3: Review the Results + Action Plan
Within the same session, I provide you my initial thoughts and insights and go over basics of how desensitization training works.
Step 4: Detailed Report + Starter Training Plan
Within a week you’ll receive
A Detailed report and a custom plan with daily exercises to help your dog begin to feel more independent and safe at home.
Investment : $325 / 2 hours
Separation Anxiety Brainstorm
(Note this does not replace an Assessment & Custom Action Plan for new coaching clients)
How it Works:
Schedule a 30 / 60 minute session with me to pick my brain!
Provide any helpful notes, videos or data from your training, in advance
I’ll provide my initial suggestions and adjustments to your day to day that may improve overall wellness and training tweaks
Within a week you receive written report with suggested adjustments to current training plans (where appropriate)
*email for 30 minute call details - may not be appropriate for all cases.
Investment : $225 - 60 minutes
1:1 Safe & Sound Behavior Coaching
(Assessment Required)
After creating your custom action plan let me guide you into my in depth coaching and behavior modification plans that will work to transform your dog from panicked to peaceful when home alone.
With my popular, and highly recommended 4 or 8 week virtual coaching program, easy to follow SAFE framework and step by step daily plans, feel confident you are doing the best for your dog!
You’ll learn crucial observational skills to read body language, how to set up your home and day to day environment to ensure your dog is happy and most successful and learn to understanding when your dog is getting more worried and when they are cool, calm and relaxed so you feel confident taking over when the time is right.
See additional resources for more information
What’s Included (4 or 8 week plan):
Initial phone call to assess your case and ask questions (if desired)
Custom Training Plans - 5 days a week! Always tailored specifically to your dog’s case to ensure progress is achieved
Once weekly live video check-In and reassessment
Detailed data tracking of your dog’s progress
Initial Monthly Training Investment : $875
8 week investment: $1625 ($125 savings)
Now offering a 4 week semi intensive 1:1 coaching $550 monthly
Click Links to purchase assessment/package combo or contact for more information.
Additional Ala Carte & Custom Package Services Now Available
Single Check in’s & Feedback:
Single video feedback $50 (5 min video)
4 custom training plans $225 / w live virtual check in (45 min) $350
60 min chat: $150 - No written follow up
Email to inquire: melissa@acanineaffinity.com
Expertise
A Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) is an experienced dog behavior professional who has completed extensive training and is an expert in assessing and proper treatment of separation anxiety in dogs for best chances of recovery
Track Record
CSATs have a track record of success with training practices are grounded in the latest scientific research; they are kind, gentle, and effective, ensuring we’re helping your dog overcome their separation anxiety as efficiently as possible while minimizing stress and anxiety every step of the way.
Emotional Support
CSATs are able to provide engaged support and empathy throughout the process because they deeply understand SA, helping both you and your dog through this difficult time
How Training Works
Contact us via our website or by discovery call and schedule your virtual initial assessment
We work closely together to help your dog overcome their Separation Anxiety
Both you and your dog enjoy your time together and apart
Payment plans are available for those in need.
Sliding scale slots available for intensive plans. See separation anxiety resources page for more information about our sliding scale options.
Fact vs Fiction When It Comes To Separation Anxiety
There is an overwhelming amount of myths and debunked theories in the world about what causes separation anxiety - let’s separate some facts from fiction.
Fiction
You caused your dog's separation anxiety by letting them sleep in the bed
Fact
Letting them sleep in the bed or on the couch does not cause or lead to separation related behaviors. Separation anxiety is caused by a number of different factors or combinations of events and possible genetic predisposition.
Fiction
If your dog has separation anxiety, you need to ignore them when you’re home (all the time)
Fact
If your significant other began ignoring you all the time so it would be easier on you when they went on a business trip - do you think it would work? Or would you have more cause to worry something was wrong? Please don’t start ignoring your dog.
Fiction
Your dogs destructive because they’re mad at you for leaving
Fact
Unlike humans, dogs don’t possess the part of the brain that formulates feelings of revenge. Destructive behavior is a symptom of panic, distress and anxiety when alone.
Are You Ready To Start Solving Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety?
Find Freedom From Separation Anxiety and Contact Us Today!