Separation Anxiety Training

The most up-to-date training for dogs with separation anxiety.


As a Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant (CSAP-BC), I understand that separation anxiety can be challenging for both dog and owner alike. 

Being unable to leave your dog alone without problems means you often experience frustration or sadness. It can affect your close relationships. It can feel hopeless and isolating to have to plan your entire life around your dog and their needs. Coming home to complaints from the neighbors due to barking, a stressed-out dog, and a mess is no fun for either of you.

Chewed up shoes, destruction to your home, house training problems, or excessive barking are often symptoms of a more serious dog behavior problem. 

Separation-related behavior problems respond well to modern desensitization training protocols and can be improved through dedicated training with a custom training plan and slow, steady work. 

Let me help you and your dog overcome separation anxiety and get your life back on track! You have the choice of private, individualized training to really home in on your and your dog’s individual needs or group coaching support from a certified, experienced coach and other dog guardians who are on the same path and understand what you are going through.

Working with a CSAP-BC is the best way to ensure you get the help and support you need. You’ll be in the competent, experienced hands of an educated, compassionate professional . 

Life is busy and I understand your time is important. My separation anxiety program allows you to get the support you need without committing to strict schedules or appointment times. No need to sit in traffic to drive to a class. Review the material when it works with your schedule from the comfort of your home and practice the day’s exercises when it works for you. 

Are you trying to figure out if your dog has separation anxiety? See my Learn the Signs of Separation Anxiety page to learn the big signs of separation anxiety as well as the less obvious signs that are often missed.

Have questions? See the FAQ page for answers to the most common questions.

Four-week, individualized remote training package

Personalized training plan package based on each individual owner’s & dog’s needs.

  • The initial consultation. This will allow me to understand what’s happening with your dog when alone and in their life as a whole. This includes a live, online assessment.

  • Foundational well-being and stress reduction plan. Customized plan to help reduce your dog’s anxiety and stress, help you connect more closely with your dog, and how to best implement this into your daily life with your dog.

  • Customized exercise and enrichment plan. Customized to meet your dog’s individual needs based on multiple factors and fit into your daily life.

  • Daily customized training plans five days a week (approximately 20 sessions). I create a customized daily training plan specifically for you based on your needs and what I see happening with your dog in each session recording.

  • Daily support & feedback. I am here to support you and your dog each day as you progress through the training.

  • Weekly live check-in & session: We’ll look at your week in training - what’s been happening with your dog during and outside of training, go over any questions & concerns you have, and do a live session where I’ll re-assess your dog.

  • Access to the exclusive SA Pro/Be Right Back Training App where you will access your customized training plans and we’ll track your dog’s progress. It’s web-based, so you can use it on your computer and smart phone.

  • Access to important resources to support you such as information on pet sitters & boarders who will take dogs with separation anxiety, how to help your dog when going to the vet or groomer, among other things.

Initial four-week package: $950 (includes the initial consultation & assessment, four weeks of training - 5 days/week, weekly check-ins w/ assessment, well-being & stress reduction plan, and customized exercise & enrichment plan.

Additional four-week package: $800 (includes four weeks of training and weekly check-ins w/ assessment)

separation anxiety Group Coaching

coming soon!

Take a sneak peek at the exclusive SA Pro/Be Right Back App!

Training method:

Gradual exposure aka desensitization at the dog's pace. The most important thing we can do is suspend all absences while we work on it. It's not easy. It's a big commitment. But the sooner we start the training, the sooner we will see progress.

Separation anxiety training takes time, patience, and understanding, for both the dog AND their human. I am here to help & support both of you.

What you’ll need for the training:

  • Computer

  • High-speed Internet access

  • Devices with cameras to record your training sessions.

  • Smart phone to communicate with me and watch your dog while you’re outside the door.

*There are no guarantees with any behavioral outcomes. If anyone promises you they can "fix" or "cure" your dog, please continue your search for an educated, certified force-free dog trainer.