Comparison is the Thief of Joy
No one’s journey is the same. Every individual’s behaviour is a unique product of their genetics, environment, past learning history, medical status, and more. We cannot ever predict or dictate how fast overcoming fear ‘should’ happen, and just because it happens quickly for one doesn’t mean it will be the same for another.
What is Separation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety in dogs can be a complex, debilitating issue. It can make you feel trapped in your own home, put strain on your relationships with your neighbours or landlords, cost a fortune in property damage, or even cause you to need to rehome your dog. To best address a problem of this magnitude, we need to understand it; what is separation anxiety, and what does it look like?