To be prepared is half the victory.-Miguel de Cervantes
The purpose of this podcast is to empower you to take the reins on your own separation anxiety training journey. Resolving separation anxiety is a lofty goal–one that is complex and messy even under the guidance of a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. With that in mind, I want to be sure you are prepared as you DIY this endeavor. When obstacles inevitably confront you along your journey, I want you to remember that they are 1) normal and 2) surmountable.
When you feel derailed, I want you to think “I remember Jackie saying this would happen,” instead of “I am a failure and this will never work.”
A little preparation and familiarization with the footings on which the whole process rests will give you that sense of groundedness.
So in this episode, I am laying out the 10 pillars that serve as your foundation for separation anxiety training. Any time you feel stuck (and you will feel stuck), I want you to circle back to this episode and assess how solid your foundation truly is.
The 10 pillars I’ll address are:
Viewing your dog as a study of one
Providing enrichment and meeting your dog’s needs
Managing your dog’s distress with absence suspension
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