If You Are Suffering With Separation Guilt..

If separation guilt is your symptom; it's a you problem.!

Everyone always talks about dogs suffering with separation anxiety but no one talks about the guilt of leaving yours at home.

Here are reasons as why leaving your dog is a GOOD thing:

• Safe space to relax and reset: Dogs can quickly become overstimulated and excitable, they also feel like they need to be our guardians whilst we wander our home. However, when you leave the house, dogs are forced to relax and to entertain themselves.

• Trust forming: Nothing screams trust forming like leaving your dog unattended in your house. This is a great way to continue practicing your training of separation anxiety or any behaviour you have been working on e.g. destruction-related, barking*.

• Interaction: If you are at home, the typical interaction might involve a few treats or a play session but mostly a lot of strokes and “who’s a good boy?”. But when you leave, you begin to think about creating frozen bananas bowls and filling treat balls to keep them happy.

• Your own wellbeing: As much as owning a pet is wonderful, you do need to think about your wellbeing. You do need to leave the house**, to meet up with friends,etc. - even if it means getting a coffee without a puppuchino (why does that feel so cruel!).

• Alternatives: If the guilt is too much, you can book a Drop In Visit, Dog Walks or Day Visits with us! You’ll get regular updates whilst you’re away. You still need to work on separation guilt in the background (this comes from a place of love!!)

So... off you pop and enjoy your day out!

*If your dog is excessive barking, it may be due to boredom, loneliness, in pain or something else, if this becomes a regular thing, please see a certificated dog trainer in your area.

**We recognise that all dogs are different and most dogs are working at their separation anxiety so whether it’s 5 mins, 30 mins to hours, this is still time for you.