Mar 31, 2023
Discovering that your dog has separation anxiety hits hard. One of the biggest emotions to deal with the remorse we feel for not knowing.
We beat ourselves up because we left a dog who couldn't be left. We berate ourselves for missing the signs that now seem so obvious.
But, as natural as it is to feel bad about what...
Mar 25, 2023
When you have a dog with separation anxiety, you do your best to find ways not to leave them. Daycare is an obvious solution.
But the problem is, not every dog loves daycare, and not every daycare centre is right for dogs with separation anxiety.
However, at a well run daycare, dogs of all ages and personalities can...
Mar 18, 2023
Let’s face it, people who’ve never had a dog with separation
anxiety can be smug! They tell us about their "perfect" dog who
"never had any issues being left."
And they quiz us about why we "still" can't leave our dog
(accompanied by yet more eye rolling).
Does this sound familiar? I'm guessing it might! If so,...
Mar 11, 2023
Having a dog who can't be left is hard enough. But for some dogs, being around strange people or dogs is also a challenge.
When this happens, it can feel like your options for managing alone-time are almost non-existent.
In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to be speaking with Jennifer Pratt. Jennifer is expert in both...
Mar 4, 2023
In this episode, we're not talking about separation anxiety. Instead we're looking at how to help a dog with different fears.
Tune in to hear my interview with Simon Wooler. Simon has been working with Sophie the Romanian Rescue and her family, Rory Cellan-Jones and Diane Coyle.
It's a wonderful, heartwarming story. Not...