Left Alone!
Solutions for Separation Anxiety
Learn how to help your dog feel calmer and more confident when left alone!
Does your dog freak out when you leave the house?
Are you constantly planning your absences to avoid a destroyed door, noise complaints from barking, or shredded blankets?
Are you ready to get your dog (and yourself) some help with separation anxiety?
The Left Alone! Solutions for Separation Anxiety course can help!
This course will take you step-by-step through the process of teaching your dog to remain calm and relaxed when you leave the house through science-backed counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques.
Fix your dog’s separation anxiety now!
Learn how to help your dog relax and feel calm when at home alone.
get the course now!IDENTIFY SIGNS OF STRESS
Learn how to catch signs of stress in your dog and help her calm down before those big feelings escalate into full-on panic.
MEDICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN HELP
Some medications can be game-changers for separation anxiety, but others can be snake oil. We’ll help you separate fact from fiction!
CUES & EXERCISES FOR RELAXATION
Learn the cues, behaviors, and exercises that can help your pup relax and feel calmer — and no, we don’t just mean go for longer walks!
ENRICHMENT IDEAS FOR HOME-ALONE DOGS
Discover games, toys, and puzzles that can be used to help your dog have fun and stay distracted when you’re out of the house.
CREATE STRESS-FREE SPACES
Learn how to create safe, stress-free spaces in your home that will help your dog relax rather than freak out.
GET YOUR DOG USED TO BEING ALONE
We’ll show you how to gradually get your pup used to being alone in small, incremental steps that will build her confidence rather than increase panic!
Feeling guilty about going out?
Many owners of dogs with separation anxiety experience immense guilt just for going out to dinner or leaving to visit some friends. You shouldn’t have to be resigned in a life indoors to keep your dog happy. We can show you a better way!
Are you sick of coming home to a destroyed house?
It’s not unusual for dogs with separation anxiety to destroy pillows, cushions, crates, furniture, and more. But crates aren’t always the answer, as some dogs will injure themselves. We’ll show you the safe, stress-free ways to keep your dog safe while you’re not home.
Does it stress you out seeing your dog in a panic?
Separation anxiety isn’t just stressful for dogs — it can be really hard on the owners too! Seeing your beloved dog in such severe distress can be heart-breaking. We can show you exercises that will help your dog feel calmer, more relaxed, and more confident about being left alone.
About Your Instructor
Erin Jones is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the CCPDT and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the IAABC. Erin has worked with thousands of anxious, fearful and aggressive dogs over the years for Companion Veterinary Clinic, her own training practice, and has been contracted by several clinics and training facilities throughout Canada.
And now, as well as writing for Journey Dog Training, she works as a remote behaviour consultant while doing her PhD in Human-Animal Studies in New Zealand.
And she’s here to help you!
Learn from a certified animal behaviorist!
Our Left Alone! course is taught by a certified animal behaviorist. Because your dog deserves real expert advice — not magic mumbo-jumbo that will leave your dog more stressed than before.
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What’s Included in the Course?
VIDEO & WRITTEN LESSONS
This course features a mix of video lectures, written lessons, quizzes, and homework.
QUIZZES TO TEST YOUR LEARNING
The course includes quizzes to test your learning and ensure you understand valuable dog training concepts.
ENRICHMENT SECRETS
Learn some of the best enrichment ideas and techniques for keeping your pup’s brain occupied.
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
We’ll share our insider top picks for recommended gear and tech that can help for managing your dog’s separation anxiety.
Don’t Like It? Get a Refund, No Questions Asked.
On the fence? No worries — you can try it free for 30 days!
Purchase the course and if you decide it’s not for you, just let us know within 30 days of your purchase and we’ll refund your full amount paid – no questions asked!
FAQs
How long do I have to access the course once I purchase it?
The course is yours forever! You’ll get full access to the entire course and all text and video assets once you make the one-time purchase. After that, go through the course at your own pace. There is no ongoing monthly fee or membership required.
Where do I access the course?
Our course uses Thinkific’s online education course platform, so once you set up an account and purchase the course, just continue to visit Journey Dog’s Left Alone! course page to continue your lessons.
Who is the instructor for this course and what are their qualifications?
Your instructor for this course is Erin Jones, who is a certified dog behavior consultant accredited through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
She has has worked with thousands of anxious, fearful, and aggressive dogs over the years for veterinary clinics and through her own training practice.
Who should I contact if I have order issues or questions?
For any issues with your order or questions about the course, you can contact info(at)journeydogtraining(dot)com and a customer service member will get back to you ASAP.
What if I don’t like the course? Do you offer refunds?
Yes – you have 30 days to try out the course and see if it’s a good fit for you. Reach out to our customer service team within 30 days from your initial purchase date and get a full refund, no questions asked, if for whatever reason you’re not happy with the course.
what’s inside the course?
WEEK 1: THE BASICS
- What is Separation Anxiety?
- Body Language and Stress Behaviors
- Terminology to Know
- Lecture Video
- Pharmaceuticals & Medication
- Management
- Homework
- Terminology Quiz
- Journal Template
- Dog Body Language Chart
WEEK 2: CLICKER TRAINING & BEYOND
- Everything You Need to Know About Clicker Training
- New Behaviors This Week
- Body Language Quiz: How Well Do You Know Body Language?
WEEK 3: ENRICHMENT & SPACE
- The Three D’s
- Enrichment for Departures
- Technology
- Creating Space
- Video on Creating Spaces
WEEK 4: DEPARTURE CUES
- Behavior Modification
- Departure Cues
- Barriers/Space and the Three D’s
WEEK 5: DOORWAYS
- The Door
- Departures
WEEK 6
- Building Duration and Out-of-House Absences
