LISTENER QUESTION: Defining separation anxiety

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!