Alone time troubles, panic, and stress about leaving your dog at home - let's talk separation anxiety!
In this episode, Jenna Teti from Think Smart Dog Training shares her story of supporting her dog Reuben through separation anxiety that appeared after some life changes, including the onset of the pandemic. We talk about what behaviors Jenna noticed that led her to getting help for Reuben and bust some myths about separation anxiety causes and treatment (spoiler: letting your dog cry it out won't make it better!). We also talk about how both dogs and humans need support when dealing with separation anxiety, and how making space for the human feelings is an important part of the process. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too!
Connecting with Jenna: hello@thinksmartdog.com
Mentioned in this episode
Finding a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) - https://malenademartini.com/
Finding a Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer - https://julienaismith.com/find-a-trainer/
Jackie Johnston, CSAT on Instagram @believeinyourdog