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Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Committed trainers and owners can solve this problem!
Treating separation anxiety in dogs is not quick or easy—but it can be done. The successful ingredients are cooperation, commitment and time on the part of the dog trainer and the owners. In this important new book, author Malena DeMartini-Price shares her 5 Phase Treatment Protocol and related strategies to help dogs overcome the fear of being left alone and addresses the trauma it can inflict on both the dog and their owners. Trainer handouts, detailed step-by-step training tips and a sample initial interview questionnaire are included.
Learn
• The critical role that “suspending absences” plays in the early part of the treatment plan and how owners and trainers can make this more manageable.
• How dog trainers can make the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs a specialized business.
• The role that management techniques and medications can play to help support the recommended behavior modification strategies.
• How technology, including remote feeding devices and web cams, can be used to monitor a dog’s progress in overcoming his fear of being left alone.
What experts are saying about Treating Separation Anxiety in
This new book gives us all a road map, not just for assessing severity and hitting all the stops treatment-wise, but also for supporting clients through the process. Countless dogs will be saved from euthanasia or a life of perpetual misery.
Jean Donaldson, Founder and Director, The Academy for Dog Trainers, author The Culture Clash
An absolutely indispensable guide for anyone looking to make successful treatment of separation anxiety an integral part of their training business. There are many books all trainers should have on their bookshelves. This is one to keep on your desk.
Veronica Boutelle, dog*tec founder, author How to Run a Dog Business
Two paws up! Separation anxiety is a major league problem affecting millions of dogs in this country and Malena’s new book is recommended reading for anyone working with a dog affected with this disorder. The book includes useful information, pointers and advice so that owners can take steps to help their dogs better cope when they are left alone.
Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Director of Animal Behavior Clinic, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, author The Dog Who Loved Too Much
Malena outlines in great detail one of the clearest and most comprehensive protocols for treating separation anxiety. This is the best single resource I have ever seen for dealing with this very common and serious problem.
Ken Ramirez, Executive VP Animal Care & Training, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
Treating separation anxiety in dogs is not quick or easy—but it can be done. The successful ingredients are cooperation, commitment and time on the part of the dog trainer and the owners. In this important new book, author Malena DeMartini-Price shares her 5 Phase Treatment Protocol and related strategies to help dogs overcome the fear of being left alone and addresses the trauma it can inflict on both the dog and their owners. Trainer handouts, detailed step-by-step training tips and a sample initial interview questionnaire are included.
Learn
• The critical role that “suspending absences” plays in the early part of the treatment plan and how owners and trainers can make this more manageable.
• How dog trainers can make the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs a specialized business.
• The role that management techniques and medications can play to help support the recommended behavior modification strategies.
• How technology, including remote feeding devices and web cams, can be used to monitor a dog’s progress in overcoming his fear of being left alone.
What experts are saying about Treating Separation Anxiety in
This new book gives us all a road map, not just for assessing severity and hitting all the stops treatment-wise, but also for supporting clients through the process. Countless dogs will be saved from euthanasia or a life of perpetual misery.
Jean Donaldson, Founder and Director, The Academy for Dog Trainers, author The Culture Clash
An absolutely indispensable guide for anyone looking to make successful treatment of separation anxiety an integral part of their training business. There are many books all trainers should have on their bookshelves. This is one to keep on your desk.
Veronica Boutelle, dog*tec founder, author How to Run a Dog Business
Two paws up! Separation anxiety is a major league problem affecting millions of dogs in this country and Malena’s new book is recommended reading for anyone working with a dog affected with this disorder. The book includes useful information, pointers and advice so that owners can take steps to help their dogs better cope when they are left alone.
Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Director of Animal Behavior Clinic, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, author The Dog Who Loved Too Much
Malena outlines in great detail one of the clearest and most comprehensive protocols for treating separation anxiety. This is the best single resource I have ever seen for dealing with this very common and serious problem.
Ken Ramirez, Executive VP Animal Care & Training, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
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192 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2014
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June 19, 2018
This book is a very useful tool for any dog trainer. I feel like owners would gain some very important info from it as well, and it can help them understand the complex nature of separation anxiety (meaning it can't be fixed in a couple weeks).
January 6, 2018
This book is more for trainers than owners.
If you are a dog owner who refuses to pen, kennel, or cage your dog, this is NOT the book for you. Nothing about instructing pet owners to imprison their animals convinces me separation anxiety will be resolved.
If you want to be able to safely leave your dog and go about your day, this is NOT the book for you. You will be instructed to spend your time away online monitoring your dog and dispensing treats using rather expensive equipment, which isn't the goal for dog owners who want to leave the house and say, run errands.
The overview of canine separation anxiety is good but I just cannot get behind the treatment protocol.
If you are a dog owner who refuses to pen, kennel, or cage your dog, this is NOT the book for you. Nothing about instructing pet owners to imprison their animals convinces me separation anxiety will be resolved.
If you want to be able to safely leave your dog and go about your day, this is NOT the book for you. You will be instructed to spend your time away online monitoring your dog and dispensing treats using rather expensive equipment, which isn't the goal for dog owners who want to leave the house and say, run errands.
The overview of canine separation anxiety is good but I just cannot get behind the treatment protocol.
December 30, 2020
Not much guidance past the point when your dog reaches the 1 minute mark. I emailed the author to ask if she has any tips or resources for longer absences in training and was told by a customer service representative to hire a private behavioralist for help. I finally made progress with my dog by using Julie Naismith’s program.
June 17, 2017
I'm so grateful to have this resource to go back to after a wonderful weekend seminar with Demartini-Price. Her guidance is invaluable!
February 8, 2015
This book is written primarily for trainers. However, it has been very useful to me in understanding many of the options, practices, toys, medications, plans that you can utilize to help work with a dog to improve separation anxiety.
It is also, interesting to see how trainers view owners. I liked the plans and the case scenarios around certain dogs and their owners. What worked in real life...or didn't.
It was a fast and practical read. I think the real challenge is actually carrying out what she describes and staying optimistic.
It is also, interesting to see how trainers view owners. I liked the plans and the case scenarios around certain dogs and their owners. What worked in real life...or didn't.
It was a fast and practical read. I think the real challenge is actually carrying out what she describes and staying optimistic.
August 16, 2018
This book is aimed at dog trainers but also a great resource for dog owners whose dog suffers from separation anxiety.
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