If you’ve spent a lot of time in the separation anxiety training space, you’ve probably heard the term “suspending absences.” And if you’re particularly astute, you’ve figured out what that means: You essentially stop leaving your dog home alone. In this episode of the Believe in Your Dog Podcast, I’m taking a deep dive with my colleague Jane Wolff…

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 y…

What does enrichment have to do with separation anxiety training? If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably heard me say that work-to-eat toys aren’t a cure-all for separation anxiety. And I stand by that. So why have I devoted a podcast to the topic of enrichment? Here’s the thing: Enrichment is about more than work-to-eat toys, and separatio…

“It depends.” That’s often the last thing that frustrated dog guardians want to hear in their search for answers. And as much as we want to give them the black-and-white responses they’re after, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers (CSATS) often can’t. Because it really does depend when it comes to separation anxiety training. In this podcast epis…

Don’t we need to see the behavior to know how to change it? Before I decided to specialize exclusively in separation anxiety, I fielded this question a lot. Many of my clients with aggressive dogs in particular strongly believed that I needed to see Fido snapping at visitors to successfully change the behavior. The case can certainly be made (as I …

I’ve never been a big fan of labels. I have blogged about why they can be problematic. But I also recognize that they can be innocuous, and in some cases, helpful. When it comes to separation anxiety training, getting clear on the terminology is important. It’s important because a clear understanding of what specific triggers are at play is imperat…

Sometimes it just doesn’t feel possible. As soon as you think you’re on the right track with training, your dog destroys the door frame or your neighbors report that the howling persisted for the entire 6 hours you were away. And you once again feel deflated. I am here to tell you that separation anxiety is treatable. And while the process isn’t ea…

We have a very interesting topic today: Patterns. On today’s episode I will explain what I mean by pattern, the downsides to patterns, when they can be beneficial, and how we can work to avoid them when working through an alone time protocol. Book a Complimentary Consultation here: https://www.trainingwithally.com/booking-calendar/home-alone-traini…

You do NOT want to miss today’s episode! Not only will we be diving into regressions and plateaus.. But we will also discuss what they are, how to minimize their chances of happening, and my 4-Step process for getting OUT of a regression! Did today’s episode leave you with lingering questions? Be sure to DM me on Instagram @homealoneacademy Are you…

If you are about to embark on a training journey or are already knee deep into one- this episode is for you! Today I will be covering the 5 things that MUST be addressed, ideally before you start working on behavior modification. Did today’s episode spark any questions? Be sure to DM them to me @homealoneacademy Are you ready to start working towar…

In today's episode I am discussing the "cry it out" method and why it is not a recommendation I can ever support when working on alone time. Did today's episode bring up any questions? DM me on Instagram @homealoneacademy Are you ready to start working towards your alone time goals? Let's get you on the books for a Complimentary Consultation!! Blun…

Does your pup struggle with alone time? Are you feeling lost when it comes to finding the best possible training options to hit your alone time goals? Are you a trainer wondering what it would be like to take on separation anxiety cases? Well, you are in the RIGHT place! On today's episode I discuss separation anxiety, what it takes to be a trainer…

You won't want to miss this episode! Today I dive into data collection and why it is important with my fellow CSAT Jackie Johnston. Links discussed on the episode: Jackie's Blog on data collection Jackies IGBy Ally Verba, CPDT-KA CSAT

The ONE thing that ALL of you need to be doing! Every dog is an individual. No two dogs will have the same journey through to comfortable alone time. However... there is ONE thing that will help EVERY dog working on behavior modification. Yep, you heard me... every. single. dog. Even better? You can start implementing it today! Initial Threshold As…

There is a very common trend with families out there that is leading to potential training sensitization. Today I discuss what to avoid when training and how to maximize your training efforts to create long lasting behavior change as efficiently as possible. If you are interested in my online training platform to build up alone time comfort, please…

In today’s episode I answer listener questions about following to the door, the use of aversives in training, and then focus on what your training protocol should look like when you first start working on building up comfortable alone time! If you did not win the raffle but are interested in my online training platform to build up alone time comfor…

Today’s episode covers what to do before training, body language, how to set up and successfully run your Initial Threshold Assessment, and then what to do with the information you gather! In addition to these in depth training topics I will also be announcing the 5 winners that have been granted UNLIMITED access to Home Alone: Four Phases to Comfo…

Does your dog suffer from Separation Anxiety? In this episode we will start to break down the whos, whys, and hows of Separation-Related "problem" behaviors. Do you have questions about today's episode? Please reach out to me on Intagram @trainingwithally or on Twitter @trainingwthally and I would be more than happy to answer your question(s) on a …