Separation Anxiety Training

For the dogs who struggle when left home alone

This is what we call a win-win.

You get your freedom back and your dog learns to feel safe when home alone.

Separation anxiety training is for you if:

  • It breaks your heart to hear your dog crying each time you leave the house.

  • You're stressed about your dog destroying doorways or floors.

  • Your neighbors complain about nonstop barking - you don't know what to do.

  • You wish you could get date nights back and go to the grocery store without worrying about your dog.

Separation Anxiety Training Services

Initial Consultation

75-90 minutes | Virtual via Zoom

Investment: $295

During your initial behavior consultation we will:

  • Create training goals together and prioritize first steps

  • Complete a separation anxiety assessment for your dog to evaluate their baseline for training and introduce you to the training process

  • Discuss enrichment options for your dog - and we'll go over why enrichment is so vital to an effective behavior change plan! 

  • After the consultation you’ll get summary notes and resources. Then, we can book a continuing training package to work towards your goals for your dog!

4 Week Training Program

For clients who have completed a consultation.

Investment: $750/month

Payment plans & sliding scale rates available

What you get:

  • 4 hour-long virtual training sessions per month

  • 20 separation anxiety training “mission” plans customized to your dog (5 plans/week)

  • Text support and cheerleading via WhatsApp

  • Trainer review of your independent training sessions as needed

  • Access to supplemental handouts and resources to aid in your journey!

Schedule your initial training consultation to get started:

Still not quite sure what’s right for you?

Schedule a free 20-minute Zoom call

This is a great option if you're unsure about moving forward with a training package, and have some questions! We can talk about my training methods, how virtual training works, pricing and scheduling, etc.

Please note that I cannot provide specific behavior advice on these free calls. If you want to dive right into getting help, you can book an initial consultation instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We will be using a training process called gradual exposure (or desensitization) to systematically introduce your dog to home alone time that feels safe instead of scary. We'll go over all the details in our first consult, but what you need to know is that you will typically do a training session 5 days a week. Each session will take about 20 minutes long. Separation anxiety training is a time commitment, but this is really the only way to properly address your dog's fear. (And I didn't make it up! Research shows this is the way to go.) By working consistently on these safe departures, we'll be teaching your dog that things aren't as scary as they thought - sometimes being home alone is boring and they can just sleep or play with a toy instead of panicking!

  • I recommend that while we are working on resolving your dog's separation anxiety, you do not leave your dog for absences that will induce panic. Progress will be much slower than normal if we are erasing the work we have done in training each time your dog experiences alone time that they perceive as "unsafe." I understand that it can be a large undertaking to manage your dog's alone time, and I am happy to help you brainstorm options such as dog sitters or daycare.

  • Unfortunately, just because my packages are 4 and 8 weeks long does not mean that we will be able to fully resolve your dog's separation anxiety in this time. All dogs are different, but it usually takes on the scale of several months to be able to meet your long-term goals for your dogs alone time. Think about it - we're rewriting hard-wired fear and anxiety, and that's no small task! My programs will give you the skills to continue on training without me, and I also offer discounted continued support once you finish your initial program.

  • If you can't afford to work with me for 4+ weeks, I will be happy to do a 90 minute consult with you where I introduce you to the process and recommend some resources for you to DIY the training on your own. This type of training can be intensive and emotional, so I do recommend working with a professional if you can swing it, but I understand that it's a significant investment and can help you get started on your own. I also do offer sliding scale training packages, so please reach out if this is something you are interested in!