Separation Anxiety Private Training
Working with a Separation Anxiety Professional Behavior Consultant (SAPBC) is the most effective treatment for dogs with this complex and challenging behavior. We specialize in separation anxiety, isolation distress, and home-alone anxiety, and are passionate about helping both ends of the leash find comfort and freedom.
Does your dog struggle being left alone?
Separation anxiety can be a heavy load to bear. Our SAPBC-certified specialist will help carry that load, so you're not alone in the process, and you'll never have to guess if you're doing the training right.
Separation anxiety training requires following a tried-and-true formula, involving a deep understanding of the nuances of dog body language. Working with a certified trainer ensures everything stays on track to make the most progress, without accidentally prolonging your dog's suffering.
How do you know if your dog has separation anxiety? Work with one of our specialists to find out.
What We Do
Our trainers create individualized daily "missions" and provide feedback regularly. Separation anxiety training is a gradual process, and because it's a complex behavior, we work extremely closely with our clients. We require a 6-week minimum commitment, as this is the least amount of time we feel allows us to get a foothold on the behavior and start teaching you how the separation anxiety protocol works.
Separation anxiety training is most effective when done remotely, within your own home, using video technology. You don't have to be tech-savvy to get this part right. We use simple tools like your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and easy programs like Zoom, to be there with you and your dog during assessment and training sessions. This lets us guide the training protocol no matter where you live, or what hours your work schedule leaves available.
Unlike many training protocols, separation anxiety doesn't require the physical presence of the trainer — in fact, a trainer's presence can actually inhibit progress by changing the normal, everyday circumstances your dog is used to. This is known as the "trainer effect": dogs often seem to be getting better while the trainer is there, only to slip back to anxiety-as-usual once she leaves. With remote training, you get all the trainer support without the trainer effect, meaning you get to keep the results you gain.
What You Will Get
In each session, we will teach you everything you need to become an expert in helping your dog feel comfortable alone. You'll perform training exercises with professional guidance, receive real-time feedback, and get edited video analysis to help you see the more subtle body language signals — building your understanding of how to progress toward a better life for you and your dog.
Also included:
Comprehensive training notes
Handouts and videos
Data tracking guidance
9am–5pm access to your trainer via text/email for troubleshooting, moral support, and cheerleading!
COMPARE OUR Separation Anxiety Packages
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or 6 monthly payments of $294.34
Our most comprehensive Separation Anxiety package.
If you want the support, encouragement, and professional analysis of a Certified Separation Anxiety Specialist throughout, this package is for you — let our trainers help you and your dog achieve home-alone success. Ideal for dedicated dog guardians who want to actively participate in their dog's training journey with professional guidance.
Package Includes:
1 comprehensive 90-minute consultation to establish training goals and learn behavior modification foundations
1 follow-up coaching session (60 minutes)
16 touch-in sessions (30 minutes each), to assess your dog's progress and coach you as you develop and refine your training skills
Studies have shown that pet parents see the most benefit when the trainer is working with you on your home-alone goals multiple times a week. It'll still be hard work — but you'll see more progress in less time.
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or 4 monthly payments of $330.00
Considerable support to help you and your dog grow.
Ideal for dog guardians who want help with considerable support. We'll teach you how to climb the tree on your own — while making sure you feel safe and ready.
Package Includes:
1 comprehensive 90-minute consultation to establish training goals and learn behavior modification foundations
1 follow-up coaching session (60 minutes)
10 touch-in sessions (30 minutes each), to assess your dog's progress and coach you as you develop and refine your training skills
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or 3 monthly payments of $271.34
Everything you need to get started.
Separation anxiety typically requires 4–6+ months of consistent training to see substantial progress. This package introduces you to our proven protocol and gets you started with professional support. Most clients add additional sessions through our returning-client packages as they work toward their goals — this is an accessible way to begin while you experience our approach and build confidence in the process.
Package Includes:
1 comprehensive 90-minute consultation to establish training goals and learn behavior modification foundations
1 follow-up coaching session (60 minutes)
4 touch-in sessions (30 minutes each), to assess your dog's progress and coach you as you develop and refine your training skills
Ideal for Type-A personalities! Do you have experience training dogs, and identify as a self-starter? This package offers everything you need to get started on your dog's home-alone journey, and contains all the elements needed to continue following the Separation Anxiety Protocol. An acorn contains everything it needs to become an oak!
Please note:
The size of the package doesn't determine the rate of progress for your dog. Separation anxiety training can take anywhere from six months to a year, depending on many factors. A larger package simply means a longer duration of guidance from your trainer, which translates into more knowledge, mastery, and success implementing the training over time — long after your package is complete.
WANT TO WORK WITH US?
Let us know a little more about you and your dog!
Please note: All separation anxiety training is done over zoom for the reasons listed above. This is non-negotiable as in-person session will render the training in-effective.
After reviewing your form, we'll contact you with an introduction to your trainer and links to purchase your desired package. We regularly book up to 2–3 months in advance, so we recommend submitting your form and booking sessions as soon as you're ready to get started.