Separation Anxiety
Helping your dog feel safe home alone
What is Separation Anxiety?
Separation Anxiety is a fear of being away from their special human. Your dog can display behaviours with greater intensity or to a more problematic level when you aren’t present. This can be barking, howling, chewing, toileting, panting, drooling, being hypervigilant, whining, vomiting, escaping or trying to escape.
How can I help?
All Separation Anxiety work is carried out remotely using a process of Systematic Desensitisation to teach your dog that home alone is safe
Each dog experiences anxiety differently and progress can be slow to start with. I create a personalised daily training program for you and your dog setting achievable goals for the week.
How does it work?
Your first session is a 60 minute introduction and initial assessment.
We meet on a weekly basis, normally on Zoom, to discuss how the week has been, we run through a live training session and we set the plan for the week ahead. All sessions are recorded and sent to you afterwards for you to refer to if necessary.
I will provide you with a tried and tested ethical, force free protocol to help you and your dog.
I will be teaching you about your dog’s subtle body language signals so s/he doesn’t become distressed.
Ongoing support available throughout the week via WhatsApp.
Why not book a discovery call to see if I am the right trainer for you?
What is expected of you
We need to avoid leaving your dog until s/he can manage being left. This means you will need to make arrangements so s/he has company when you aren’t there.
- You follow the training program
- You attended to booked sessions
- You reach out if you are struggling
Initially sign up for 4 weeks at £200. Moving forward subsequent 4 week packages are £160.
There’s no need to feel isolated or lonely when there is a way to help teach your dog that being home alone is safe. We must work at your dog’s speed so sadly I can’t say how long it will take to overcome this but with time, patience and support there is a solution to this problem.
Why not get in touch so we can discuss the issue you are having to see if I can help you?
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.