It’s time to clear up the biggest misconnection in separation anxiety training - that you can treat the symptoms without tackling the cause. Here’s what I mean by that. You need to stop searching for a way to stop barking, destruction, or manic escape attempts.

The only way to stop these is to change the way your dog feels about being alone. In this week’s episode, I explain why your dog displays these symptoms, and how you can get ahead of separation anxiety.