Separation Anxiety Training
Are you receiving complaints from your neighbors about your barking dog when left home alone?
Does your dog get into trouble, make messes, or destroy your belongings if left by themself?
Do you feel like a prisoner in your own home?
We’re here to help! Tackle your dog’s separation anxiety today.
Learn how to prepare your dog for home alone time and minimize the stress or anxiety associated with your departure.
Not sure if your dog is displaying separation anxiety?
Some typical signs of separation-related distress are:
Panting
Pacing
Whining
Howling
Barking
Urination
Defecation
Destruction of household items
Self-harm
Still not sure if your dog is suffering from separation anxiety?
As an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, your pet insurance provider may cover the cost of behavior modification training with Maddie Messina!
What is Separation Anxiety and how do we tackle this issue?
Separation anxiety is best described as a panic disorder. Dogs who suffer from this are not being stubborn or getting back at you for leaving them alone. These dogs suffer from anxiety and fear related to your departure. We tackle this issue through desensitization training.
What is desensitization training?
Desensitization is exposure to the thing or experience that a dog finds scary. We use gradual increases in exposure to alone time to help a dog feel comfortable and safe when left alone.
Where does this take place?
In the comfort of your own home! Through virtual training and innovative electronic applications, you will find that you can efficiently and effectively train your dog.
Ready to get started?
We offer a variety of training plans designed to maximize your training success and get you started on the path towards freedom!
Step 1 - Initial Assessment
The initial assessment is a 1-hour virtual session during which we discuss the behavior issues you are seeing when your dog is left alone, your dog’s background, and any other challenges you may be facing when it comes to leaving your dog at home alone.
We will:
Perform a live assessment of your dog’s home-alone behavior
Determine if desensitization training is the right fit for you and your dog
Discuss training plan options and help you make the best choice for your lifestyle
Send you a review of what we cover afterward with relevant resources and materials
Price: $150
Book an Initial Session
Step 2 - Choose Your Training Program
4- Week Program
The four week plan is perfect for clients who want to jumpstart their separation anxiety training.
What’s included:
Weekly zoom meetings to discuss progress, answer questions and make adjustments to the training plan as needed
Daily customized training plans M-F (20 total)
Support via text and email
Notes with relevant materials and recordings of our meetings
Price: $664
8- Week Program
The eight-week plan is perfect for clients who need a little more hand-holding.
What’s included:
Weekly zoom meetings for the first month to discuss progress, answer questions and make adjustments to the training plan as needed
Daily customized training plans M-F (40 total)
Support via text and email
Notes with relevant materials and recordings of our meetings
Price with a 10% discount: $1328
$1196
Step 3- Continuing Training and Support Options
For clients who have completed the 4-week or 8-week program but aren’t quite ready to continue on their own without the guidance of a trainer.
4-week Light Program
The four-week light plan is great for clients who have already completed one of our more intensive packages but aren’t quite ready to set off on their own.
What’s included:
Bi-weekly zoom meetings to discuss progress, answer questions and make adjustments to the training plan as needed
Daily customized training plans M-F (20 total)
Support via text and email
Notes with relevant materials and recordings of our meetings
