Are you on a journey to decode separation anxiety?In this first episode of the Believe in Your Dog Podcast, I introduce myself and share what you can expect from the podcast. You’ll learn about how I got started in dogs and what led me to working solely with separation anxiety. And you’ll hear me touch on how the approach I use to resolve my client dogs’ home alone distress has informed my own mental health journey.I also get clear on what I hope to achieve with this podcast: Everything I have learned about dog training and this super specialized niche I have carved out in separation anxiety training.How what I’ve learned about home alone training that has shaped how I approach my own mental health.A strong foundation to serve as the building blocks for your journey.What exactly separation anxiety is and how it manifests.How to determine if your dog would benefit from home alone training.The key components of training that will set you and your dog up for success, including a few that even my savviest listeners may not be aware of. All the minutiae that might affect your dog’s progress as you work through a protocol.…And much, much, more. Resources mentioned in this episode:Malena DeMartini’s separation anxiety training certification programThe Academy for Dog TrainersHumane Society of Boulder ValleyBlog: What is Desensitization and Counterconditioning?Blog: Adherence to the Study of One: A DisclaimerBlog: What is Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training?

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