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Reclaim Your Freedom, Restore Their Peace.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Specialized Remote Separation Anxiety Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fear Free \u2022 Science-based \u2022 Gentle \u2022 Fully remote<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separation anxiety in dogs can be a challenging issue for both the dog and their owners. Through our remote training methods and updated protocols, we will work side by side with you to help your dog overcome his fear of being alone. Together, we will make small meaningful steps towards a happier, more secure pup and provide you with the reassurance that you can leave your house whenever you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions are available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why It Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Systematic desensitization<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Always under threshold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Emotional resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Science-backed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What’s Included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Initial consultation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Daily training plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Video & data analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Weekly 1:1 meetings<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Results You Can Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Calmer alone-time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Reduced vocalization<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Improved quality of life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Confidence & relief<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How does working together look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step 1: Discovery Call\ud83d\udcde<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 30-minute conversation to discuss your dog’s history and how our remote support can help your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 2: Initial Assessment\ud83d\udd0d<\/strong><\/p>\n

A live observation session where we determine exactly how long your pup is comfortable being alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 3: Custom Protocol\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong><\/p>\n

We design a step-by-step plan tailored specifically to your dog\u2019s progress and emotional comfort level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 4: Daily Support\ud83d\udcf1<\/strong><\/p>\n

I update your training plan every day to ensure your dog always stays “under threshold” and stress-free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We review your data and videos weekly to celebrate progress and ensure you feel fully supported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcbb100% Remote & Stress-Free<\/strong>: All sessions are conducted via Zoom. This allows your dog to stay comfortable at home, prevents triggers, and lets us observe their natural behavior in a real-world setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Investment in Your Freedom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I recognize the challenges of dealing with separation anxiety alone, and I want to ensure that committed caregivers receive the support they require without being hindered by financial limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Tailored pricing for your specific needs.
– Explore suitable options in our call.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is this program for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted and trapped in your house? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you feel like you have run out of options?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) through Malena DeMartini and Certified Fear Free Professional, working with science- and evidence-informed, stress- and force-free methods, with ongoing education in canine emotions and welfare and a special interest in stress physiology and pain\u2013behaviour links.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yes \u2014 and remote training is actually the best practice<\/strong> for separation anxiety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>

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Yes \u2014 it is aboslutely important that we suspend absences and that your pup is not left alone until we have built a good amount of comfort around alone time. Training sessions are short and easy (no more than 20 minutes each time) to fit into daily life. But do not worry! As long as your pup is not left alone, it can be you or anyone else you trust staying with him or her. I can brainstorm different options and help you with this key part of the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>

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Every dog is different, so giving a potential timeframe would be outward lying. We usually offer to start with a 4 week package in which we deploy a protocol that includes 4 trainings per week and one reassessment. After this initial 4 weeks, we usually take a call with the client to see how to move forward. At the end, the idea is to make sure your dog learns to be comfortable alone, not to put up with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No. Dogs of any age can benefit from training; puppies that start early may avoid long-term anxiety, and older dogs can still learn new patterns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>

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All dogs are different so we can’t say they will display the same behaviors but some common ones are barking\/howling, destruction (chewing, scratching), house-soiling, pacing, drooling, and attempts to escape when they are left alone. But this is not the only way to determine this. We will start with an initial assessment where I will watch your dog live after you leave your house to determine if they are uncomfortable alone. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>

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Absolutely no! There was nothing you did or did not do as a dog owner\/dog parent to cause separation distress in your dog. Rest assure of this. What we know from science is that mammals have types of attachment – these can be secure or insecure, and we know that they can be based on past traumas and life experiences. We know that separation anxiety is deeply related to the type of attachment your dog may have which is not a reflection of your love and care for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you made it this far, here is a bonus of cute pups sleeping for you to pawse and enjoy, have a nice day!\ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Why does separation anxiety develop in dogs? Was it something I did? Category: Separation Anxiety Absolutely no! There was nothing you did or did not do as a dog owner\/dog parent to cause separation distress in your dog. Rest assure of this. What we know from science is that mammals have types of attachment … <\/p>\n

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