Separation Anxiety Support
Helping your dog feel safe, secure, and confident home alone
If you’re worried about leaving your dog—or feeling stressed by barking, howling, destruction or complaints from neighbours—you’re not alone. Separation anxiety is incredibly common, and with the right support, it can get better.
My role is to guide you and your dog through this journey with kindness, clarity and a structured plan that truly works.
What is Separation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a genuine fear of being away from the person your dog feels safest with. When left alone, they may panic — not out of stubbornness or “bad behaviour”, but because they’re overwhelmed.
Common signs include:
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Barking or howling
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Chewing or destruction
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Toileting indoors
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Panting or drooling
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Hypervigilance
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Whining
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Vomiting
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Escaping or attempting to escape
These behaviours are symptoms of distress — and with the right approach, we can help your dog feel safe again.
How I Help
All separation‑anxiety training is carried out remotely using systematic desensitisation — a gentle, proven method that teaches your dog that being home alone is safe.
Every dog experiences anxiety differently, so I create a personalised daily training plan with achievable goals that build confidence step by step.
Progress can feel slow at first, but with consistency and expert guidance, you’ll start to see real change.
What Working Together Looks Like
Your First Session
A 60‑minute introduction and assessment to understand your dog’s behaviour, your routine, and your goals.
Weekly Live Sessions
We meet weekly (usually via Zoom) to:
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Review your progress
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Run a live training session
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Set your plan for the week ahead
All sessions are recorded so you can revisit them anytime.
Daily Support
You’ll receive:
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A personalised daily training plan
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Ongoing WhatsApp support
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Expert guidance on subtle body‑language cues
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A force‑free, ethical protocol tailored to your dog
This is a partnership — I’m here to support you every step of the way.
What’s expected of you
To help your dog succeed, you’ll need to:
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Avoid leaving them alone until they’re ready
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Follow the training plan consistently
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Attend your scheduled sessions
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Reach out if you’re struggling
This ensures your dog progresses safely and steadily.
Investment
Initial 4‑week package: £200 Ongoing 4‑week packages: £160
Every dog progresses at their own pace. I can’t promise how long the journey will take — but with time, patience and the right support, your dog can learn to feel safe home alone.
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
Separation anxiety can feel isolating, but there is a way forward. If you’d like to explore whether the Separation Anxiety programme is right for you, I’d love to talk – just book a call:
Free eBook
If you are concerned about your dog being home alone, my eBook The Fear of Goodbye will give you practical ideas to help build confidence in you both.
Testimonials
We met Leah during her puppy classes and after chatting to her about how we were getting on with our miniature Dachshund Otto, we realised we needed some support with being able to leave him home alone. Otto would become very stressed and non stop bark and what we were doing at home without an expert was not helping!
We have been working with Leah for 9 months and she has supported us every step of the way. Otto has really struggled with his separation anxiety and she’s been a shoulder to cry on and our biggest cheerleader during this process.
Leah organises Zoom calls and is also available via WhatsApp. We are finally making progress and I have Leah to thank for that! We truly couldn’t have done it without Leah and I am so glad we consulted her for support as that’s been the best thing for us and Otto.
I started working with Leah after my 8 month old puppy had been showing serious signs of distress when left alone for minor amounts of time (seconds). When I began the process with Leah I was lost and overwhelmed by internet resources and well meaning, but misinformed advice from friends. I seriously wish I had begun working with Leah from the get go and saved myself an enormous amount of time and worry.
Alongside ensuring that our training plan is executed appropriately and tailored to my dog, Leah has been and continues to be a tremendous companion through this process. This has been one of the most important elements, as Separation Anxiety (SA) can feel incredibly isolating for dog owners.
Leah and I have weekly online meetings and keep a live training log on WhatsApp where Leah can keep up to date with our week, watch video recordings and offer insight outside of meetings. Leah has even on a couple of occasions been there for a teary phone call.