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Separation anxiety can greatly affect the lifestyle of the owner who must deal with the destruction and constant complaints from angry neighbours. These caring dog owners are desperately looking for the answer that might relieve the obvious suffering that their pet must be experiencing.
Separation Anxiety is usually found in younger dogs, especially pets purchased from puppy farms. It is not usually found in older dogs, though it must be said that dogs that develop separation anxiety at a young age will be at greater risk for recurrences later in life.
It is a rare dog owner who has not heard of separation anxiety, experienced it with their own dogs, or at least had a friend whose canine companion reportedly suffered from this difficult disorder.
Separation Anxiety has been shown to occur in dogs with a high inclination towards dependency – certain breeds may be more affected than others. Traumatic events in a young pup’s life may also increase the likelihood of the development of overly strong attachments.
Separation anxiety can greatly affect the lifestyle of the owner who must deal with the destruction and constant complaints from angry neighbours. These caring dog owners are desperately looking for the answer that might relieve the obvious suffering that their pet must be experiencing.
Separation Anxiety is usually found in younger dogs, especially pets purchased from puppy farms. It is not usually found in older dogs, though it must be said that dogs that develop separation anxiety at a young age will be at greater risk for recurrences later in life.
It is a rare dog owner who has not heard of separation anxiety, experienced it with their own dogs, or at least had a friend whose canine companion reportedly suffered from this difficult disorder.
Separation Anxiety has been shown to occur in dogs with a high inclination towards dependency – certain breeds may be more affected than others. Traumatic events in a young pup’s life may also increase the likelihood of the development of overly strong attachments.
Separation Anxiety Triggers Can Include.
- Early separation from the litter (separation prior to 7 weeks of age.)
- Sudden changes in living situation during the human socialization period.
- The birth of a baby a new boyfriend/girlfriend or new pet in the home.
- Lack of imprinting or “bonding” during early socialization periods (pups kept in pet shops or puppy farms.)
- Early separation from the litter (separation prior to 7 weeks of age.)
- Sudden changes in living situation during the human socialization period.
- The birth of a baby a new boyfriend/girlfriend or new pet in the home.
- Lack of imprinting or “bonding” during early socialization periods (pups kept in pet shops or puppy farms.)
Separation Anxiety Testimonials
Separation Anxiety, Destructive Behaviour
Rated 5 out of 5
Control in the house restored, no longer does the dog walk us, no longer does the dog decide when things happen or whether we can leave the house, nightmare is over and relationship restored.
Our 2 year old lurcher Doberman Rick, knew the basics, knew the tricks, and is super intelligent but suffered from FOMO, so much so we couldnt go to bed and close the door without constant chuffing and whining. We couldnt leave the house as he would destroy anything in his way out of pure stress.
Henry came and 2 hours later we had the tools to gain back control while giving Rick the tools also to enjoy being alone and understand we weren't abandoning him. Great training, even better results and check ins to make sure all remains in track. Thanks Henry.
Our 2 year old lurcher Doberman Rick, knew the basics, knew the tricks, and is super intelligent but suffered from FOMO, so much so we couldnt go to bed and close the door without constant chuffing and whining. We couldnt leave the house as he would destroy anything in his way out of pure stress.
Henry came and 2 hours later we had the tools to gain back control while giving Rick the tools also to enjoy being alone and understand we weren't abandoning him. Great training, even better results and check ins to make sure all remains in track. Thanks Henry.
Separation Anxiety, Destructive Behaviour
Rated 5 out of 5
Control in the house restored, no longer does the dog walk us, no longer does the dog decide when things happen or whether we can leave the house, nightmare is over and relationship restored.
Our 2 year old lurcher Doberman Rick, knew the basics, knew the tricks, and is super intelligent but suffered from FOMO, so much so we couldnt go to bed and close the door without constant chuffing and whining. We couldnt leave the house as he would destroy anything in his way out of pure stress.
Henry came and 2 hours later we had the tools to gain back control while giving Rick the tools also to enjoy being alone and understand we weren't abandoning him. Great training, even better results and check ins to make sure all remains in track. Thanks Henry.
Our 2 year old lurcher Doberman Rick, knew the basics, knew the tricks, and is super intelligent but suffered from FOMO, so much so we couldnt go to bed and close the door without constant chuffing and whining. We couldnt leave the house as he would destroy anything in his way out of pure stress.
Henry came and 2 hours later we had the tools to gain back control while giving Rick the tools also to enjoy being alone and understand we weren't abandoning him. Great training, even better results and check ins to make sure all remains in track. Thanks Henry.
There Are Three Types Of Dog Separation Anxiety
- Transitional Anxiety -this usually occurs in adolescent dogs and for a period of 4 to 6 weeks in duration.
- Permanent Anxiety -this usually occurs during fear impact stage and is most likely permanent.
- Conditional Anxiety -can occur at any age and is usually triggered by a change in environment, such as new baby, new home, etc.
Dogs that experience separation anxiety are not being disobedient, nor are they behaving in such a way as to get the owners attention, manipulate or seek revenge for being left alone. Separation anxiety is a mental disorder either created at birth or more common a learned behaviour brought about by incorrect human interaction and must always be viewed as such if the owner is to help the dog.
- Transitional Anxiety -this usually occurs in adolescent dogs and for a period of 4 to 6 weeks in duration.
- Permanent Anxiety -this usually occurs during fear impact stage and is most likely permanent.
- Conditional Anxiety -can occur at any age and is usually triggered by a change in environment, such as new baby, new home, etc.
Dogs that experience separation anxiety are not being disobedient, nor are they behaving in such a way as to get the owners attention, manipulate or seek revenge for being left alone. Separation anxiety is a mental disorder either created at birth or more common a learned behaviour brought about by incorrect human interaction and must always be viewed as such if the owner is to help the dog.
Separation Anxiety Testimonials
Separation Anxiety, Reactivity
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry has changed our lives in a way that is hard to convey in words. Our rescue dog Shay, a lurcher with severe separation anxiety and reactivity to bigger dogs, has been able to stay on his own unbothered, calm, no panting, after training with Henry for only 2 hours - and with us reinforcing training over the following 4 to 5 weeks.
For 3 years and after working with several dog trainers (including applying the Julie Naismith anxiety training twice) and years of anxiety medication, Shay destroyed doors, curtains, soiled himself and heavily reacted to bigger dogs on the street. With Henry’s method, he is now finally able to understand we don’t leave for good (we weren’t able to even grocery shopping at peace) and that bigger dogs are not a threat.
I’d recommend his services to anyone with a dog suffering from separation anxiety or reactivity - there’s hope!
For 3 years and after working with several dog trainers (including applying the Julie Naismith anxiety training twice) and years of anxiety medication, Shay destroyed doors, curtains, soiled himself and heavily reacted to bigger dogs on the street. With Henry’s method, he is now finally able to understand we don’t leave for good (we weren’t able to even grocery shopping at peace) and that bigger dogs are not a threat.
I’d recommend his services to anyone with a dog suffering from separation anxiety or reactivity - there’s hope!
Separation Anxiety, Reactivity
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry has changed our lives in a way that is hard to convey in words. Our rescue dog Shay, a lurcher with severe separation anxiety and reactivity to bigger dogs, has been able to stay on his own unbothered, calm, no panting, after training with Henry for only 2 hours - and with us reinforcing training over the following 4 to 5 weeks.
For 3 years and after working with several dog trainers (including applying the Julie Naismith anxiety training twice) and years of anxiety medication, Shay destroyed doors, curtains, soiled himself and heavily reacted to bigger dogs on the street. With Henry’s method, he is now finally able to understand we don’t leave for good (we weren’t able to even grocery shopping at peace) and that bigger dogs are not a threat.
I’d recommend his services to anyone with a dog suffering from separation anxiety or reactivity - there’s hope!
For 3 years and after working with several dog trainers (including applying the Julie Naismith anxiety training twice) and years of anxiety medication, Shay destroyed doors, curtains, soiled himself and heavily reacted to bigger dogs on the street. With Henry’s method, he is now finally able to understand we don’t leave for good (we weren’t able to even grocery shopping at peace) and that bigger dogs are not a threat.
I’d recommend his services to anyone with a dog suffering from separation anxiety or reactivity - there’s hope!
Symptoms of Dog
Separation Anxiety
- The dog will follow the owner from room to room, whimper, and pace, pant heavily, excessive salivation or shivers when the owner prepares to leave.
- Excessive whining and barking during the period of separation – are the most common behaviours.
- Dogs displaying Separation Anxiety will often scratch and dig in the carpet or at doors and/or windows to escape and be with their owner.
- Destructive chewing – also quite common.
- In severe cases dogs will experience vomiting, diarrhoea, and will sometimes self-mutilate.
- Almost all dogs affected will become overly or hyper excited when the owner arrives home.
- The dog will follow the owner from room to room, whimper, and pace, pant heavily, excessive salivation or shivers when the owner prepares to leave.
- Excessive whining and barking during the period of separation – are the most common behaviours.
- Dogs displaying Separation Anxiety will often scratch and dig in the carpet or at doors and/or windows to escape and be with their owner.
- Destructive chewing – also quite common.
- In severe cases dogs will experience vomiting, diarrhoea, and will sometimes self-mutilate.
- Almost all dogs affected will become overly or hyper excited when the owner arrives home.
Separation Anxiety Testimonials
Separation Anxiety, Reactivity
Rated 5 out of 5
I would really recommend trying out the training with Henry in Topdog Training. We had gone through a number of different training options for our dog who has issues with reactivity and separation anxiety and nothing had seemed to work for him until we met with Henry.
We worked with other trainers and what we achieved in 4 months we achieved in 3 days with Henry’s methods. Other trainers wanted to medicate our dog and we knew that wasn’t the way forward and Henry agreed that we shouldn’t need to medicate him for him to behave. Again I would definite recommend doing training here.
We worked with other trainers and what we achieved in 4 months we achieved in 3 days with Henry’s methods. Other trainers wanted to medicate our dog and we knew that wasn’t the way forward and Henry agreed that we shouldn’t need to medicate him for him to behave. Again I would definite recommend doing training here.
Separation Anxiety, Reactivity
Rated 5 out of 5
I would really recommend trying out the training with Henry in Topdog Training. We had gone through a number of different training options for our dog who has issues with reactivity and separation anxiety and nothing had seemed to work for him until we met with Henry.
We worked with other trainers and what we achieved in 4 months we achieved in 3 days with Henry’s methods. Other trainers wanted to medicate our dog and we knew that wasn’t the way forward and Henry agreed that we shouldn’t need to medicate him for him to behave. Again I would definite recommend doing training here.
We worked with other trainers and what we achieved in 4 months we achieved in 3 days with Henry’s methods. Other trainers wanted to medicate our dog and we knew that wasn’t the way forward and Henry agreed that we shouldn’t need to medicate him for him to behave. Again I would definite recommend doing training here.
Help for Dog
Separation Anxiety
There is no easy way to resolve the problem once Separation Anxiety has developed. It will not go away on its own. However, there are many things an owner can do right away to begin to ease the symptoms.
Separation Anxiety can range from minor to severe. Depending on the level of symptoms exhibited, methods used to reduce the frequency and intensity will differ. It is especially important to always keep in mind that punishing your dog will only cause the problem to escalate. It could even cause a dog with minor Separation Anxiety to become a dog with severe Separation Anxiety.
While it is very disheartening and very annoying to come home to a shredded couch, carpets covered in faeces, you will have to remember the problem will not be resolved with verbal or physical punishment. This disorder must be dealt with using the psychology of the dog, and some preventative measures by the human.
There is no easy way to resolve the problem once Separation Anxiety has developed. It will not go away on its own. However, there are many things an owner can do right away to begin to ease the symptoms.
Separation Anxiety can range from minor to severe. Depending on the level of symptoms exhibited, methods used to reduce the frequency and intensity will differ. It is especially important to always keep in mind that punishing your dog will only cause the problem to escalate. It could even cause a dog with minor Separation Anxiety to become a dog with severe Separation Anxiety.
While it is very disheartening and very annoying to come home to a shredded couch, carpets covered in faeces, you will have to remember the problem will not be resolved with verbal or physical punishment. This disorder must be dealt with using the psychology of the dog, and some preventative measures by the human.
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Puppy Training
Including Separation Anxiety
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry came to help us with us with our 12 week golden doodle Monty who we were struggling with. The day before Henry arrived we had a puppy who was jumping snapping and biting throughout the day, not relaxed ever and we were at the point if considering if we were able to even keep him.
Fast forward just 1 day after Henry arrived to help us, by putting his advice into practice we had a calm affectionate puppy who no longer jumped or snapped, can now interact with anybody calmly and enjoys making friends with other dogs on walks.
Even our vet who met him before and then after said he was like a different dog, now so calm and affectionate. We couldn't recommend Henry highly enough. Thanks Henry for giving us the puppy we had hoped for 😊 — feeling happy.
Fast forward just 1 day after Henry arrived to help us, by putting his advice into practice we had a calm affectionate puppy who no longer jumped or snapped, can now interact with anybody calmly and enjoys making friends with other dogs on walks.
Even our vet who met him before and then after said he was like a different dog, now so calm and affectionate. We couldn't recommend Henry highly enough. Thanks Henry for giving us the puppy we had hoped for 😊 — feeling happy.
Adult Dog Behaviour Training
Including Separation Anxiety
Rated 5 out of 5
Highly recommend Henry to everyone I meet with a dog. Henry has a brilliant approach to training and has given our family the tools to keep training our Labrador puppy Dylan.
Dylan was biting a lot and causing a lot of tension at home, withing minutes of Henry's advice Dylan stopped. Henry was able to advice us on what to do and help us set up our home correctly to help Dylan.
Really grateful for his constant support since our training session. I have been recommending his service to every dog owner I meet. Thank you Henry 😊
Dylan was biting a lot and causing a lot of tension at home, withing minutes of Henry's advice Dylan stopped. Henry was able to advice us on what to do and help us set up our home correctly to help Dylan.
Really grateful for his constant support since our training session. I have been recommending his service to every dog owner I meet. Thank you Henry 😊
Dog Reactivity Training
Including Separation Anxiety
Rated 5 out of 5
Want to thank Henry for a great training session today , I have a year old pocket bully with a nervous Deposition leading her to people aggression and dog aggression. All this results in a very unhappy dog and no normal life style for myself or family members , 
This man in just two hours time showed me how I can have my dog back and life back His time , patience and understanding is Phenomenal I can’t recommend enough.
Myself family members and my dog tilly are very Excited at the beginning of this journey with Henry and finally have hope and confidence in Tilly now instead of constant fear she will bite and get put down 10/10 recommendations from myself and family 💯🙌🏻 
This man in just two hours time showed me how I can have my dog back and life back His time , patience and understanding is Phenomenal I can’t recommend enough.
Myself family members and my dog tilly are very Excited at the beginning of this journey with Henry and finally have hope and confidence in Tilly now instead of constant fear she will bite and get put down 10/10 recommendations from myself and family 💯🙌🏻 
Puppy Training
Including Separation Anxiety
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry came to help us with us with our 12 week golden doodle Monty who we were struggling with. The day before Henry arrived we had a puppy who was jumping snapping and biting throughout the day, not relaxed ever and we were at the point if considering if we were able to even keep him.
Fast forward just 1 day after Henry arrived to help us, by putting his advice into practice we had a calm affectionate puppy who no longer jumped or snapped, can now interact with anybody calmly and enjoys making friends with other dogs on walks.
Even our vet who met him before and then after said he was like a different dog, now so calm and affectionate. We couldn't recommend Henry highly enough. Thanks Henry for giving us the puppy we had hoped for 😊 — feeling happy.
Fast forward just 1 day after Henry arrived to help us, by putting his advice into practice we had a calm affectionate puppy who no longer jumped or snapped, can now interact with anybody calmly and enjoys making friends with other dogs on walks.
Even our vet who met him before and then after said he was like a different dog, now so calm and affectionate. We couldn't recommend Henry highly enough. Thanks Henry for giving us the puppy we had hoped for 😊 — feeling happy.
Adult Dog Behaviour Training
Including Separation Anxiety
Rated 5 out of 5
Highly recommend Henry to everyone I meet with a dog. Henry has a brilliant approach to training and has given our family the tools to keep training our Labrador puppy Dylan.
Dylan was biting a lot and causing a lot of tension at home, withing minutes of Henry's advice Dylan stopped. Henry was able to advice us on what to do and help us set up our home correctly to help Dylan.
Really grateful for his constant support since our training session. I have been recommending his service to every dog owner I meet. Thank you Henry 😊
Dylan was biting a lot and causing a lot of tension at home, withing minutes of Henry's advice Dylan stopped. Henry was able to advice us on what to do and help us set up our home correctly to help Dylan.
Really grateful for his constant support since our training session. I have been recommending his service to every dog owner I meet. Thank you Henry 😊
Dog Reactivity Training
Including Separation Anxiety
Rated 5 out of 5
Want to thank Henry for a great training session today , I have a year old pocket bully with a nervous Deposition leading her to people aggression and dog aggression. All this results in a very unhappy dog and no normal life style for myself or family members , 
This man in just two hours time showed me how I can have my dog back and life back His time , patience and understanding is Phenomenal I can’t recommend enough.
Myself family members and my dog tilly are very Excited at the beginning of this journey with Henry and finally have hope and confidence in Tilly now instead of constant fear she will bite and get put down 10/10 recommendations from myself and family 💯🙌🏻 
This man in just two hours time showed me how I can have my dog back and life back His time , patience and understanding is Phenomenal I can’t recommend enough.
Myself family members and my dog tilly are very Excited at the beginning of this journey with Henry and finally have hope and confidence in Tilly now instead of constant fear she will bite and get put down 10/10 recommendations from myself and family 💯🙌🏻 
What Can You Do?
Enrol in a behaviour modification program making sure the trainer you choose has the required experience in dealing with Separation Anxiety.
Punishment is not an effective way to handle separation anxiety. In fact, punishing your dog upon your return home will without doubt escalate his/her separation anxiety.
How We Can Help
We offer private training in your own home which includes basic obedience as well as behaviour modification along with detailed information on how to best cope with the issue.
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Enrol in a behaviour modification program making sure the trainer you choose has the required experience in dealing with Separation Anxiety.
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Punishment is not an effective way to handle separation anxiety. In fact, punishing your dog upon your return home will without doubt escalate his/her separation anxiety.
How We Can Help
Get professional Help. We offer private 1-1 training in your own home which includes basic obedience as well as behaviour modification along with detailed information on how to best cope with the issue.
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Our lifetime support guarantee provides ongoing support, this includes both old and new training or behaviour issues.
After Our In Home Tailored 1-1 Private Training Session You Will Have Free Unlimited Support For The Lifetime Of Your Dog. We Will Always Be Here To Help You Should You Need Us.
Our Lifetime Support Includes:
- Free access to our membership site where you can access our training information 24/7
- Free phone and email support.
- Free follow-up training sessions if needed.
Our lifetime support guarantee provides ongoing support, this includes both old and new training or behaviour issues.
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Separation Anxiety Help
From Ireland's Leading
Dog Trainer & Behaviourist
2 Hours Training In Your Own Home &/Or Local Park (I Travel To You).Guaranteed Results!
Includes Assessment & Unmatched Lifetime Support.
€
495
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Usually Only 1 Training Session Is Required To Greatly Improve Obedience & Stop Unwanted Behaviours. (Check My Reviews)
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Free follow-up training sessions if needed.
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No Need For Multiple Training Sessions
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Over 40 Years Dog Training Experience
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Unbeatable Support
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Free Membership & 24/7 Access To Our Members Area
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Members Save Up To 50% On Dog Food, Supplements & Training Equipment
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To Find Out Why We Are Ireland's Leading Dog Trainers & Behaviourists Please Visit Our Facebook Page To Read 100's Of 5* Reviews