Please Stay: Help for a Dog with Separation Anxiety

By Tonya Wilhelm

Does your dog suffer from distress when you leave the house or even the room? Does your dog panic to the point of defecating, damaging your home or even escaping your home while you are away? Learn step by step how to treat this devastating condition in Please Stay Help For A Dog With Separation Anxiety. ContentsThe human - dog bond * Separation Anxiety Causes and Symptoms * Theo's Story Does My Dog Have Separation Anxiety? Possible Behavioral Actions * Questions to Consider * Specific vs General Human Attachment * Beginning Treatment Plan - Level One How it Affects Your Dog * The Emotional Connection * Our GoalLevel One Setting Up For SuccessStep One - Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety No Intolerable Alone Time * Household Schedule Adjustments * Prescription Anti-Anxiety Medication * Over the Counter Anti-Anxiety Options * Additional Calming Aids * Be Positive * Shen Disturbance * High Quality Appropriate DietStep Two - Confinement Area Choosing Location * Items Needed * Preparing the AreaStep Three - Motivation Food Examples * Finding Your Dogs Favorite Step Four - Interactive Treat Toys Stuffing A Hollow Chew Toy * Dry Food Chew Toy Steps * Frozen Food Chew Toy Steps Step Five - In View Confinement Training Beginning Training Inside Chosen Area * Practice Sessions: Sitting Inside Area and Leaving Area Step Six - Teaching a Station or Go To Bed Mat or Bed Locations * Teaching Your Dog His Special Location(s)Step Seven - Teaching a Stay Steps to a Successful Stay * Using the Mat or Bed * Training Using a Divider (or Door) Step Eight - Not Being Clingy Appropriate Attention * Tether SystemStep Nine - Desensitizing Leaving Cues or Triggers Breaking Down Departure Clues * Practicing Departure Sessions Step Ten - Exercise, Activities and Confidence BuildingDaily Activities * Tricks * Find the Toy * Toy Challenge * Obstacles * Enrollment in Positive Dog TrainingStep Eleven - Relaxation Location * Relaxation Techniques Graduating From Level 1 Accomplishment ChecklistLevel Two Out of Sight Training * Technology Assistance; Video SuggestionsStep One - Out of View Confinement Training Working up to 30 Minutes Slowly * Evaluating ReactionsStep Two - Getting Out of the House Time to Practice Leaving the House * Monitoring ReactionsStep Three - Continuing Foundation Work Maintaining ProgressLevel Three Putting it All TogetherStep One - Getting Out of the House with Leaving CuesSteps Using Departure Cues * The Garage * Around the Block * Monitoring ReactionsLevel Four Increasing Time Away Increments * Evaluating Reactions Level Five and Beyond Step one - Importance of Maintaining Resources

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506180612
• ISBN13: 9781506180618
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"