Be Right Back! The Separation Anxiety Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Are you uncertain about how the holiday season will impact your dog's separation anxiety? In this latest podcast episode, we address the common concerns and questions surrounding separation anxiety during this time of year.

We're diving into the potential effects of holiday routines and we'll look at practical advice on whether to continue training during this period.

Learn how to manage your dog's separation anxiety during holiday travels and get tips on what to expect if you take a break from training.

Embrace the upcoming holiday season with confidence and look forward to a motivated start in January. Tune in for all my insights and tips.

Meanwhile, if you're ready to make 2024 the year you smash separation anxiety, join the waitlist for my private membership, Separation Anxiety Heroes. 

Struggling with a dog who soils the house? Not sure whether it’s anxiety or a house training issue? . Well, if this is your dog, you don’t need me to tell you how frustrating it is.

That’s why, in this episode I’m  joined by Kathleen McClure, a Certified SA Pro who also has a partcular focus on house training.

Kathleen and I had a fascinating conversation about dogs who go in the house. 

Here are 5 key takeaways: 

1. What the difference is between house training issues related to anxiety and those that aren’t.  

2. The importance of reinforcement and creating positive associations for desired behaviors, and why house training is no exception.

3. How to prevent future accidents and manage your dog's behavior to set them up for success. 

4. How to change your dog's emotions and reduce fear if they only have accidents when you're away. 

5. Why some dogs may avoid eliminating in front of their owners if they feel scared or unsafe.

So, whether you're battling separation anxiety or struggling with house training, join me and Kathleen as we dive into expert strategies that will transform your dog's behavior. 

To find out more about Kathleen and how she can help you, check out Kathleen's self-paced online course and one-on-one coaching to get the personalized support you need on your dog's journey to house training success. You can get more info at: https://thehappierdog.com.

For information on how to work with me, click here.

To get a copy of my bestselling book, click here. 

Planning a getaway and worried about how a routine change will impact your dog's separation anxiety, especially if you've been investing time in separation anxiety training?

In this latest episode of Be Right Back! Separation Anxiety podcast, we dive into the world of routine changes, exploring the effects of going away and taking a break from training on our pups.

Tune in to get my expert tips and strategies to help you and your dog navigate these changes with ease. Discover what to expect when you return, and how to smoothly transition back into your training routine. If you're at all worried about the challenges of balancing travel and separation anxiety training, you won't want to miss this episode. 

To learn more about how to work with me, visit julienaismith.com

For a free cheat sheet on separation anxiety training mistakes to avoid, click here.

Join me for an inspiring and informative episode where I interview Jenni Pfafman and Amanda Dwyer. Jenni and Amanda are on the board of the Humane Alliance of Rescue Trainers (HART) a non-profit organization that connects shelter and rescue organizations with credentialed, professional trainers.

HART's trainers donate their time to support variety of behaviour cases remotely. Their training advice provides crucial support for new adopters, increasing the chances of successful placements. 

And in this interview we talk about how those trainers help adopters who've taken on a dog who can't be left alone.

Don't miss out on this discussion about how HART is changing the lives of shelter and rescye dogs and the people who love them!

Links in this episode:
Humane Alliance of Rescue Trainers

About Jenni Pfafman and Amanda Dwyer

To find out how I can help you with separation anxiety, whether you have a rescue dog or not, start with this free cheatsheet.

On this episode of Be Right Back! Separation Anxiety Podcast, we're talking about training burnout.

Following on from our discussion in the last episode when we considered what to do when you want to give up, in this episode we look at how to take the pressure off if you do want to keep pushing through.

I'm going to share my 5 tips for making training feel less like a burden, less like your full-time job. And instead I show you how you can reset, so that you no longer dread training and stop hating everything about it.

If this sounds like you, make sure you tune in!

To find out more about how I can help with your dog's separation anxiety, visit my website: julienaismith.com

And for more free training tips, download this cheat sheet.

Desensitization is the tried and trusted method for separation anxiety. But it’s true that it can take time. It's not the most fun training process. And it doesn't work for every dog. 

So is it ever right to say you’ve given it your best shot and are giving up?

Well, in this episode, I want to take you through 5 questions to help you make that decision.

I don't want you to give up because I see over and over how powerful this method can be. 

But if you're feeling like you're done, I do at least want you to be certain that you're doing the right thing.

Meanwhile, if you feel like you don't want to give up, and would like more help, here are some resources for you.

1. Join my free Facebook support group.
2. Check out my membership, Separation Anxiety Heroes, where people like you are getting their dogs over separation anxiety every day. 
3. Download my free separation anxiety training guide. 

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 we did when we didn't know better, we do need to let go. Hanging on to that guilt isn't good for us. And it's not good for our dog.

That's why in this episode I'm sharing what trainers what you to know about letting go of those feelings. Inspired by the my amazing Certified Separation Anxiety Pros, I explain why it's so important to look forward, not back. And give you some tips on how to do that.

If you want to work privately with a Certified Separation Anxiety Pros, check out the listing on my website. julienaismith.com

And if you want to work with me, you can start by downloading this free cheat sheet.

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 benefit, including dogs with separation anxiety.

In this episode, I'm going to share my advice for what to look for in a great daycare. And I give you my tips for how to sniff out the best doggie daycares in your area.

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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, tune into this episode where I'll be sharing my top strategies to stop their smugness making you feeling like a failure.

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For a free guide on the 6 Mistakes to Avoid when you're getting your dog over separation anxiety, click here.

To join my free Dog Separation Anxiety Support group, click here. 

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 separation anxiety AND dogs who are fearful and agressive when out in the world.

Jennifer shares her tips for working through this dilemma, using her insight not only from the many clients she's helped, but also from the learning she gained with her own dog, Mary-Lou.

If you're feeling like there's no hope for you and your dog, make sure you give this episode a listen!