Why Separation Anxiety Training for Dogs is Virtual

Oct 4

Many people are surprised to learn that separation anxiety training for dogs is all done virtually. Meaning, the trainer never comes to their client's home for training sessions. While we cherish working with clients in person, there are more effective training options for dogs experiencing separation anxiety.

Here's the reason why training for separation anxiety in dogs is all done remotely:

The trainer can see the dog in its natural environment. If ‘alone training’ only happens when a trainer is present, the dog will quickly catch on to a rehearsed absence vs. a real-life absence.
The goal of training is for the dog to be alone. Thanks to technology, we can watch the dog in real-time from anywhere. It doesn't matter if we're watching from the front porch or 100 miles away.
We can record and replay training sessions. We can even watch recordings in slow-motion! Replaying video footage allows us to look for subtleties in body language that we may have missed the first time around.
Separation anxiety training for dogs involves 5 days of training per week. Four of those days involve the dog guardian training on their own without the presence of the trainer. The other remaining session involves the trainer being present virtually during the training session. If the dog does something during any of the solo training sessions which the dog guardian has questions about, clients can submit video footage for the trainer to review.
Remote training allows clients to work with trainers anywhere. It doesn’t have to be with someone local. If you have a dog experiencing separation anxiety and there are no separation anxiety specialists are nearby, don't worry! We've got you covered.

To learn more about separation anxiety in dogs visit our main page here.