Tails from the Dog House: Separation Anxiety Explained

In this episode Stacey & Ness provide dog guardians with their top tips to help them get through the holiday season with their dogs. Here's the link to Stacey's blog - https://bit.ly/46dVmDC And here's the link to the waiting list for Ness' new membership - https://www.decodingyourcanine.com/f/k9-decoders-waitlist ______________________________ This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

It's a common question that often puzzles dog guardians - why is my dog fine to be alone in other situations and locations but not in their own home? In this episode, Stacey & Ness examine why this might occur and what you can do about it. _____________________________________________________ This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode, Associate Professor of Ethology Dr Karolina Westlund of ILLIS Animal Behaviour Courses shares her knowledge about emotions & moods and how they relate to separation-related behavior. Dr Westlund's online courses and blogs can be found on her website at https://illis.se/en/ You can also follow her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/illis.se/ The study, Developing Diagnostic Frameworks in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine: Disambiguating Separation Related Problems in Dogs, from de Assis et al, mentioned during the interview can be found on this link - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2019.00499/full?fbclid=IwAR0Ln57ZLemrko_qhqKRgdysQOPgncfJm7vFc6pbn2Ur065jQw8g4ydcUKo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode Stacey & Ness discuss the type of data we need to track to move separation anxiety training forward. Knowing what to track can provide us with a thorough understanding of what is likely to impact the dog and what is not. Remember, all dogs are individuals and different things impact them, or not, in different ways. If we now what does impact them, we can tailor training around it. ____________________________________________________________________ This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode Ness & Stacey discuss how to help your dog cope with home alone time while going through the grieving process of losing their furry best friend. ========================================== This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode Stacey and Ness meet with Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, to discuss stress. We cover types of stress and the impacts of stress, as well as building resilience to stress. You can find more information about Dr. Kristina Spaulding on her website at:https://sciencemattersllc.com/Her awesome book, The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being, can be found here:https://www.dogwise.com/the-stress-factor-in-dogs-unlocking-resiliency-and-enhancing-well-being/ ========================================== This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In today's episode the girls discuss Hyperattachment - what it is and why it is different from Separation Anxiety, as well as the best ways to help the dog through it. ========================================== This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

Do you sometimes feel like you are throwing spaghetti at the wall when working through your dog’s separation anxiety? By applying the Pareto Principle (sometimes known as the 80/20 rule) to your training you can streamline your approach and really focus your attention on the things that make results happen. Join Ness and Stacey in discussing what really matters in working through separation anxiety cases. ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode Stacey & Ness discuss the topic of what might cause separation anxiety, how it looks different for individual dogs and situations and whether the companionship of another pet, other than a human, will actually help the dog cope better when home alone. SHOW NOTES: Review of epidemiological, pathological, genetic, and epigenetic factors that may contribute to the development of separation anxiety in dogs, Tia Meneses DVM, Jessica Robinson DVM, Jessica Rose DVM, Jennifer Vernick DVM, and Karen L. Overall VMD, PhD 2021 https://bit.ly/42NIUc2 ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode, the girls delve into a 2016 blog by renowned ethologist Karolina Westlund discussing the early development of puppies and the potential impact it may have on the onset of separation anxiety. You can find the link to the blog here - https://bit.ly/3N5KPUW (Be sure to check out the video of the baby monkey throwing a temper tantrum!)Tira K, Lohi H. Early life experiences and exercise associate with canine anxieties. PLoS One. 2015;10(11): e0141907. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0141907 ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

You asked and we answered. In this episode, Stacey & Ness respond to several listener questions. Don't forget folks, if you have any questions you would like answered please reach out to them! ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, Ness and Stacey are joined by special guest, Eva Maron. Eva has been working in the mental health field for 17 years and offers an especially empathetic approach as her dog, Finn, struggles with separation anxiety along with other behavioral issues. We discuss possible impacts on our mental health when you have a dog with behavioral struggles, and offer tips and strategies to get the support you need. If you would like to reach out to Eva for support, you can contact her at: Eva.Maron@sentryhealth.com ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

Leaving cues are the things we do that our dogs recognize and understand that they are about to have some home alone time. Some of these cues are deliberate and others unintentional. But what happens if your cue is "poisoned"? In this episode, Stacey & Ness discuss cues, what they are, how they are used in training and what to do if your dog has a negative feeling towards them. ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode the girls respond to a listener question from Yana following on from their episode - Mythconceptions ... Part 2: Should I use food in my separation anxiety training? - which was published in July 2022. They delve into when using food might be appropriate and why generally they rarely use it in training plans for their clients. For anyone interested in registering for the Canine Connection summit (14 days of 25+ guest experts in the canine behavior and holistic wellness spaces to optimize both you and your dog's well-being and building relationship ) you can register here - https://event.mindfulcanine.ca/nessjones ******* This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety. Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

Ness and Stacey speak with special guest,Tanya Lim, about preparing for one of the biggest routine changes - adding a baby to the family!   We cover some strategies on how to prepare for the arrival of the baby and what to do once the baby is home.   Tanya Lim is the Co-Founder and Head Trainer at Family Pupz, and she has worked with pets professionally for the last decade and is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA®) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT).   She is also certified in Professional Dog Training Skills by the State-Approved Dog Trainer School: CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, certified in Dog Trainer Foundations by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior, and a graduate of the Family Paws® Parent Education (FPPE).   You can find Tanya on her website: https://www.familypupz.com/

Join the girls for an informative and fun episode as they chat with Ness' former clients Michelle & Bennie the Beagle.   Michelle details what life was like before working with Ness, what the training looked like and how it proceeded, and what life is like after the training and how Bennie can now be left at home alone for up to 6 hours!  What a team!   This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it.    Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety.    Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode, the girls discuss behavior in dogs that looks like separation anxiety but might not be as well as how important Context is when examining this.   DOWNLOAD your free checklist, Does My Dog Have Separation Anxiety here - https://www.decodingyourcanine.com/f/does-my-dog-have-separation-anxiety-or-not  LINK to the study Stacey mentions: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/259/10/javma.20.08.0462.xml?fbclid=IwAR2lm1t9v7ZI0PDl-vJ5Hu0lceNhehnVG0kUzr2VPHtk5zOWPxwkK38wMQQ   This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it.    Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety.    Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode Stacey & Ness explore how to navigate separation anxiety in a multi-dog household.   LINKS:  Several studies reveal no association between the presence or absence of other pets in the home with likelihood or intensity of separation-related behaviors.   McCrave EA. Diagnostic criteria for separation anxiety in the dog. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1991;21(2):247-255.  Flannigan G, Dodman NH. Risk factors and behaviors associated with separation anxiety in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2001;219(4):460-466.   Palestini C, Minero M, Cannas S, Rossi E, Frank D. Video analysis of dogs with separation-related behaviours. Appl Anim Behav Sci 2010;124(1-2):61-67.   Tira K, Lohi H. Early life experiences and exercise associate with canine anxieties. PLoS One. 2015;10(11): e0141907. doi 10.1371/journal.pone.0141907   van Rooy D, Thomson PC, McGreevy PD, Wade CM. Risk factors of separation-related behaviours in Australian retrievers. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2018:209:70.   King JN, Simpson BS, Overall KL, et al. Treatment of separation anxiety in dogs with clomipramine: results from a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter clinical trial. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2000;67(6):255-275.   ** This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety.   Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

Dogs are watching us all the time and know and understand exactly what we are up to and whether it includes them or not.  Unfortunately, this can actually be a trigger for some dogs who recognize that they aren't coming with you and have to stay at home.   In this episode, Stacey & Ness discuss what to do if your dog gets anxious before you even step outside, how to determine what that might look like, assessing what your pre-departure cues (leaving cues) are and how to factor them in (or not) into home alone time.   This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety.    Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!

In this episode the girls discuss barking while doing separation anxiety training, some of the causes and what to do to mitigate them.   This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it. Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things related to Separation Anxiety.    Join Ness Jones from Separation Anxiety In Dogs Decoded in Australia (nessjones.com) and Stacey Bell from Focused Fun in the US (www.focusedfun.net) as they delve into the dos and don'ts of training a dog to feel safe and comfortable when left home alone!