Introducing our “Separation Anxiety Sorted” 4 week intensive package
Separation anxiety is possibly one of the most distressing behaviour issues for any owner - or dog - to have to live with. And yet with our simple and easy to follow plans, made just for you, we’ll have you on the road to freedom in no time!
Week 1: We’ll book you in for a video assessment call to get get all the necessary background on your situation, and run through some exercises to assess the level of your dog’s separation anxiety. We'll help you think through the most practical ways to set your dog up for success with training and talk through any additional recommendations unique to your dog's situation (for example medical considerations, additional training, management options etc).
Soon after this initial session, you’ll then receive your first bespoke training exercise, along with guidelines on how to ace your first session. Once complete we’ll take a look at your notes and videos, and we’ll write the next exercise and send it over. And it is that simple!
Weeks 2-3
Every time you turn in an exercise we'll review your dog's responses with you and create your next, personalised training exercise. Monday – Friday Whatsapp support is also available throughout your month’s package for all the little questions you might have along the way. We also offer optional weekly zoom checkins / online training sessions to ensure progress is as good as it can be!
Like so many dog owners you have probably been trawling the internet looking for answers. Your vet probably recommended you try pheromones or herbal treatments, and despite paying lots of money for these treatments your dog only seemed to get worse. You may even have tried other trainers whose advice was confusing and hard to implement, and now on top of this making you feel lost and defeated, family and friends (and every other dog “expert” on the internet!) have suggested that you somehow caused your dog’s issues and you need to take a tough love approach to fixing it.
We can assure you that we’ve seen the results of many other approaches out there and we hate that people in your shoes end up spending a small fortune just trying to find happiness and a stress free life for themselves and their dogs. It really isn’t fair.
Our innovative programme is different, and with personalised coaching we aim to maximise the results you get for both your time and money. We are also the only team in Scotland offering the advice of BOTH a specialised trainer AND a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist. We want to give you a clear, stress-free programme to follow, so you can get back to enjoying life with your dog!
As a bi-product of the COVID lockdown, we have discovered that doing remote consultations for separation issues is actually way more effective! Firstly, because when we assess a dog at your home, the addition of another (strange!) person means it is harder to get an accurate read on things. Secondly, thanks to saving time on the commute, working remotely means River can dedicate more time per client at a reduced cost. It’s also better for the planet!
If you need extra help getting set up for video calls we will be more than happy to help you. However, if you still prefer to meet in person just email us on [email protected] and we can discuss it further.
We ask for a minimum one month commitment, because years of experience and coaching hundreds of owners have shown us the most effective approach is to help people get on top of their dog’s problem without delay. Sadly, problems that go untreated tend to get worse and can be harder to resolve the longer they have been present, and so starting with an intensive month means that we can pass on lots of useful knowledge and skills and give you the confidence to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
No two separation cases are the same, and whilst some will resolve with committed training over a matter of months, others may take longer. What we aim to do is give you a tangible result in your first month and the tools to continue working towards beating separation anxiety permanently. It is possible, we’ve seen it, and we want you to see it too!