Dogs with Separation Anxiety and Confinement Training
What I deeply appreciate about potential dog training clients is their unwavering commitment to the well-being of their dogs. In today's digital age, an overflow of training advice inundates the internet, often well-intentioned yet contradictory or lacking in scientific rigor. It's a reminder that if something seems too good to be true, it likely is.
One particular tip warrants discussion: confinement training for dogs grappling with separation anxiety. While confining dogs, often through crate training, might safeguard your home and belongings, it fails to address the core issue—the distress and panic your dog experiences when left home alone. Furthermore, it blurs the line between whether it's solitude or confinement that triggers your dog's anxiety.
Some dogs persistently attempt to escape their crates when left alone, while others exhibit prolonged signs of discomfort before resigning to their fate. Yet, this resignation isn't a sign of acceptance; it's an emotional shutdown, a learned helplessness where they feel powerless to alter their circumstances.
To tackle the underlying fear and foster your dog's comfort with solitude, we advocate consulting a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) or a Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer. At Everdog Training and Behavior, we hold certifications in both and are eager to assist you and your dog. Our training approach hinges on systematic desensitization, gradually exposing your dog to periods of alone time in a manner that doesn’t expose them to any fear and discomfort.
During our comprehensive assessment, we observe your dog via camera to gauge their tolerance for alone time. Our objective is always to operate beneath the dog's fear threshold, alleviating fear and panic during times when they are left home alone. By monitoring your dog remotely, we mitigate concerns about potential self-injury, property damage, or disruptive behavior, as they no longer associate absences with fear.
Utilizing technology, our separation anxiety training sessions are conducted via Zoom. The advantage? We extend our services globally, aiding clients in separation anxiety training regardless of location.
For further insights into separation anxiety in dogs, explore our main page. We also offer complimentary discovery calls for those eager to delve deeper into our training packages.
Everdog Training is located in Boston, MA, but accepts separation anxiety clients both nationwide and worldwide.
