The Absence Begins Before You Leave
When we think about a dog experiencing separation anxiety, we often picture what happens after the guardian walks out the
Understanding Separation Anxiety
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The Plan Is a Hypothesis
When we create a separation anxiety training plan, we are making our best-informed guess about what the dog may be
You’re Learning, Too
When people think about progress in separation anxiety training, they often think about the dog. They think about how long
The Emotional Labor of Managing Alone Time
Why separation anxiety training asks so much of guardians, even outside the training sessions. When people talk about separation anxiety
Your Support System Is Part of the Training Plan
When people think about separation anxiety training, they often think about the moments when they are actively practicing alone time
The Difference Between Confidence and Certainty
In my previous blog, I wrote about the importance of gathering enough information to make the next thoughtful decision. We
Trust, But Verify
Why repetition is one of the most powerful parts of separation anxiety training One of the questions I hear most
The Discomfort of Not Knowing
Most of us feel better when we know what to expect. We like plans. We like timelines. We like having
When the Plan Needs to Change
Learning to adjust thoughtfully during separation anxiety training The Plan We Imagine When people begin working through separation anxiety with
What Separation Anxiety Taught Me About Love, Trust, and Progress
When I first began separation anxiety training, success had a number attached to it. Through countless conversations with other guardians
About Malena
Malena DeMartini is renowned in the dog training industry for her work with separation anxiety over the past two
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