Elizabeth Fisher 6/3/23 Elizabeth Fisher 6/3/23

Creative ways to “suspend absences” during separation anxiety training for dogs

In order to start a separation anxiety protocol for your dog(s) you first need to stop exposing them to the thing that is making them so upset - being alone. This looks different for every dog but these are my go-to recommendations.

Elizabeth Fisher 10/30/22 Elizabeth Fisher 10/30/22

Growling… Is a GOOD thing!

It may be spooky or uncomfortable but RULE #1 from this trainer: Never Correct a Growl. A growl is an audible and obvious sign that your dog is uncomfortable and needs something to change.

Elizabeth Fisher 9/30/22 Elizabeth Fisher 9/30/22

Confinement and Separation Anxiety

If your dog chews on inappropriate things even when you are home then that is a safety that needs to be managed during separation training. That may look like management via putting things away or in containers. But that may also look like a type of confinement away from areas or items that could be potentially dangerous…