Hyper-attachment and Separation Anxiety
Laura and Tom’s dog Baxter had separation anxiety. Unlike typical cases in which the dog is ok as long as he is with a person, Baxter...
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Khris Erickson
- Oct 20
- 7 min
Moving To a New House with Dogs
It makes me just a little bit anxious to even think about moving, and everything that it entails: Sorting through your belongings to...
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Khris Erickson
- Sep 1
- 7 min
Training A Dog to Be Left Alone
Because dog separation anxiety most likely has a genetic component to it, sometimes people believe that if their dog is destined to...
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Khris Erickson
- Jul 28
- 6 min
What Causes Separation Anxiety in My Dog?
An extremely common question from owners with dogs suffering from separation anxiety is “What causes separation anxiety in my dog?” It’s...
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Khris Erickson
- Jul 14
- 5 min
Dog Separation Anxiety Myths
If you Google “how to stop separation anxiety in your dog”, not only will you get a ton of results, but a good many of them will be...
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Khris Erickson
- Jul 7
- 5 min
Goals For Dog Training
If you’re anything like me, you “can’t wait to get there”. Sometimes in my effort to get to my destination, I forget to look out the...
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Khris Erickson
- Jun 16
- 5 min
Velcro Dogs & Separation Anxiety
Signs of a Velcro dog I sit on the couch, and Whimsy sits next to me. Sometimes it’s not next to me, but rather draped on top of me. I...
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Khris Erickson
- Jun 1
- 17 min
What Is Dog Separation Anxiety?
Table of Contents How Common is Separation Anxiety in Dogs? What is Dog Separation Anxiety? What are the Signs of Separation Anxiety in...
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Khris Erickson
- May 26
- 4 min
Why is my Dog Anxious as I Get Ready to Leave?
Before I meet with clients by Zoom, I have a little set-up to do first. I have a portable laptop desk that I move into position, move my...
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Khris Erickson
- May 12
- 4 min
Does Having Two Dogs Reduce Separation Anxiety?
“If your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, then just get another dog.” This is common advice that I’ve heard, and it’s also one...
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Khris Erickson
- May 5
- 6 min
Does Online Dog Training Work?
I remember many years ago struggling with the car chasing behavior of my first dog, a sheltie. It wasn’t as easy as just keeping him on...
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Khris Erickson
- Apr 7
- 5 min
How to Treat Dog Separation Anxiety - Can Food Cure the Fear?
One my dogs is very fearful of strange dogs coming near him. At the age of 9 years you most likely wouldn’t know it if you saw us walking...
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Khris Erickson
- Mar 31
- 4 min
My Dog Barks at Every Little Noise
Imagine you’re working on training absences with your dog that suffers from separation anxiety. You have the camera set up and you’re...
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Khris Erickson
- Mar 10
- 4 min
How Do Pet Cameras Help with Separation Anxiety?
Owners who can't leave their dog home alone because of separation anxiety. In previous posts I’ve talked about how when correctly using...
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Khris Erickson
- Mar 3
- 4 min
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
The most effective way to treat separation anxiety and one endorsed by most professional dog trainers, behaviorists and veterinarians is...
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Khris Erickson
- Feb 24
- 5 min
What are Signs of Dog Anxiety?
A dog barks non-stop when left alone, is howling, digging, chewing and destructive – especially around doors and windows; these are signs...
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Khris Erickson
- Feb 17
- 6 min
Separation Anxiety Training for Dogs
Separation anxiety is normal for children up to about 14 months of age. According to WebMD, “When this fear affects a child over age 6...
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