SEPARATION ANXIETY: WHAT ACTUALLY HELPED MY DOG

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[j.creature]

“take a deep breath i’m here for you” just made me so emotional. raising a puppy alone is so difficult when he’s such an anxious guy who doesn’t wanna be alone

[LM-lipd]

All of us who got puppies during Covid, who are working from home, will have to really work hard at this. 😭🥺

[Whatevermate]

I haven’t slept for three days with my new 8 week puppy and when I heard you say “it’ll be ok” I just started crying like a baby. It’s been so tough and it’s not my first one but I’ve never experienced such an extreme transition. Your videos really help. Thank you ❤️

[Saiyuna]

The absolute best tip trying to crate train: just like Rachel said, make the crate Disneyland! Our current puppy's trainer recommended sneaking the best snack "jackpots" into the crate consistently and repetitively. The trainer also recommended to try and feed her meals in the crate too.



What we did for several weeks: everytime the dog was in another room, we'd sneak off to the other room that had the crate and leave special treats in it. The "sketchy crate" suddenly became the awesome "magical crate" with snacks coming from Narnia. And we did this every single time the dog was in another room. I also used some of the tricks Rachel recommended in one of her other crate training videos.



Our puppy still sleeps in bed with us (our choice), but she will go to her crate voluntarily to "chill out" now. I think this has helped her become a more "independent" dog.

[AcPh-ncvz]

Thank you for saying it’s going to be ok. I got a puppy in May & I took her everywhere with me at first. Now, I can’t leave her alone for two minutes without her screaming. My neighbors complained. I started taking her out on a long leash in the back yard to get more exercise & the neighbors complained about that. I can’t afford dog daycare at $200 a week. I need to leave her at home sometimes when I go out. I’m working on training, but she still cries when I go. This has gotten to be a nightmare.

[glassdiamond]

I just adopted an abused older dog that barks nonstop when I leave. Your tips are going to help get him crate trained. I'm the only one and work from home now so don't have a choice. And in the cold weather, its hard on the exercise thing. I throw his toys in the apartment.

[eugenedufloo]

Hey guys! Thank you for this video. It has helped, but Taft is uncontrollable when left alone. He's a 6 year old rescue who was given a bunch of meds to calm him down at the shelter. I have tried absolutely everything. From every kind of collar to indoor bark control devices, thundershirt, pheromones spray, music... Everything. What has worked wonders though! Is that I've recorded myself saying things I say to him all the time like "You're the best. I love you. Your doing great! Can you be quiet? Can you sit?" And loop it at intervals that get longer and longer. So it's a 15 hour long audio of me "talking to him". I don't know how it works, but it has stopped everything!!! Sometimes I will come home and he will be asleep!! He even started going to the crate on his own time. It has taken off a lot of stress in my life since animal control already stopped by twice to ask that I get his barking under control. It's hard, but not impossible.

[JJohnsonfan]

That "im here for you" literally brought tears...thanks for the video! -12 week rescue puppy dad

[thekingdomofbaddecisions]

I need to train my dog to not bark and whine and howel when he's in his crate and I'm gone. I watched 2 other videos from a very well known trainer, whom I learned much from, but both of his had nothing to do with the human being away, so I had to search elsewhere. And that brought me to you. I'm SO glad my go-to dog training consultant failed me this time! You're awesome! Seeing your dog and their super chill countenance tells me you absolutely know what you're talking about! My boy makes me look like a genius because he picks up things so well and he's very consistent. I simply don't know what to do for him when he's alone in the crate or bedroom, so I've never dealt with it. I'm going to watch your videos and I'm confident my boy will soon be just as chill and happy without me as he is with me. Great stuff! Thank you!

[Meg]

This was beyond helpful. Got a COVID pup and we ended up moving and both me and my boyfriend have to work and the dog has been having horrible separation anxiety and we have received noise complaints because of it and it is STRESSFUL. Thank you for these helpful tips!

[Rwethereyet]

I"m today years old when I found this channel and I'm so glad that I did. What I really like is how you give examples with day to day ideas of things to do that reinforce the dogs confidence and not just robotic commands.This is what I really need. I have a 9 week old puppy and need all the help I can get with separation anxiety (I'm home all day), brain games, no biting/nipping, and transitioning from using the crate openly as her safe space by her choosing and me putting her in there for a purpose, I can go on lol. thank you!

[ThundersPack]

I work with extreme behaviors and aggression. You're tips are proven and priceless. Kudos on an excellent video. Best practice section rocks, so does description of the difference between separation and isolation anxiety.

[pattisplace]

We have a new puppy, 11 weeks old. She has been having major separation anxiety whenever we try to leave here for any period of time. I started incorporating your tips and tricks and OMG!!! You have made a huge difference!! She is literally, at this very moment, sound asleep in her crate. Thank you so much for this!! I am so glad I found your channel and would recommend you to anyone who needs help with their new puppy!!

[sopielili]

Thank you much for this video, Rachel! I've been struggling with my rescue dog's separation anxiety for over a year now, and it's really worn me down. I paid so much money for doggie daycare, trainers, dog walkers, and fancy toys because I was desperate for help. Nothing seemed to work, but your point on mental stimulation in particular is what started to change things. My pup is a toy poodle, and she's very smart. I don't know why it never occurred to me that she really needed something to DO when I was at work. Sounds like such a straight-forward tip but I really never thought about it.. Thank you again!

[Stranded]

I like that you emphasize challenging their brains- especially with big smart dogs, completely necessary. Thanks for always reminding of this.

[carolinetieszen]

I’m so glad that I found this video! I just adopted an 8 year old boy who was abandoned tied up. This video gives me hope in settling his sweet heart!

[ariaoro]

Just got a rescue and this was so detailed and transparent with wiggle room to help create a routine with him you’re an angel thank you !!

[JRosy-kgxv]

We adopted an adult dog who has started escaping the crate by breaking the wire and the door when ever we aren’t around so hopefully these tips will help her calm down

[casdeanplease]

My girl has severe separation anxiety and it’s so hard to work on fixing it, but I’m seeing improvements slowly!
I’ve been crating her each time I have to leave, leaving calmly, coming back calmly, freezing wet food in a Kong/Toppl to give her before I leave, bringing her on walks before I leave, walking her when I get home again, puzzles, etc.
It’s not even just her being alone either - if I’m somewhere else (like if I gave the leash to a friend on a walk and had to use the bathroom) and someone has her, she absolutely LOSES it. Shaking, crying, screaming, drooling, non-stop panting, refusing to drink water, etc. I think she definitely has isolation anxiety on top of it, since she does do better out of the crate when people are home, but she won’t really interact with anyone until I get home. She just stares out the window and waits 😭.

[gabriellahopeb]

Rachel! I can't thank you enough for your videos on convincing your parents to get you a My dad was on board, but my mom was completely against it. I dint care. I knew we needed to adopt a dog and help out in a world where some dogs never get a home. When I stumbled across your video, I instantly clicked on it. Tomorrow we are getting a rescue puppy and its all because of you. Thank you thank you