Episode 102 / 21st December 2023 102 Navigating Your Dog's Separation Anxiety Through the Holiday Season Are you uncertain about how the holiday season will impact your dog's separation anxiety? In this latest podcast episode, we address the common concerns and questions surrounding separation anxiety during this time of year. We're diving into the potential effects of holiday routines and we'll look at practical advice on whether to continue training during this period. Learn how to manage your dog's separation anxiety during holiday travels and get tips on what to expect if you take a break ..read more

Episode 097/ 21st July 2023 097 Separation Anxiety: Revealing the Truth Behind Social Media Misinformation In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of social media and its impact on our understanding of separation anxiety in dogs. We'll explore the myths, misconceptions, and misinformation that often circulate online, and how they can confuse and derail us when trying to help our pups. From miracle cures to blaming owners for their dogs' anxiety, we'll debunk at the big social media myths, and I'll share what the real truth actually is. We'll also discuss the importance of being cr ..read more

Episode 101 / 5th November 2023 101 Separation Anxiety and the House Training Conundrum with Kathleen McClure Struggling with a dog who soils the house? Not sure whether it’s anxiety or a house training issue? . Well, if this is your dog, you don’t need me to tell you how frustrating it is. That’s why, in this episode I’m joined by Kathleen McClure, a Certified SA Pro who also has a partcular focus on house training. Kathleen and I had a fascinating conversation about dogs who go in the house. Here are 5 key takeaways: 1. What the difference is between house training issues related to anxiety ..read more

Episode 100/ 21st Oct 2023 100 Ten Things I’d Tell My Younger Self About My Dog’s Separation Anxiety IImagine being able to send a letter to your past self, filled with wisdom and advice about the challenging road ahead with a dog who has separation anxiety.. Today, I’m doing just that. I’ll share the 10 key lessons that I wish I knew 13 years ago, from the emotional ups and downs to the importance of ignoring opinions and seeking expert advice. For information on how I can help you, visit my website: julienaismith.com The post Episode 100 appeared first on Julie Naismith ..read more

Episode 099/ 13th Oct 2023 099 Is There Actually a Cure for Separation Anxiety in Dogs? Is it possible to fully and finally get dogs over this condition such that they have a normal response to being left alone—a permanent change that we might describe as a cure?. The post Episode 099 appeared first on Julie Naismith ..read more

Episode 098/ 29th July 2023 098 The Two Minute Rule: Your Secret Weapon Against Training Procrastination If you’ve ever put off separation anxiety training, you are definitely not alone. Procrastination in training is such a common issue. Human brains are naturally inclined to seek immediate rewards, and a session of separation training definitely doesn't deliver that. It's all about long-term pay back. No wonder then, that it can be easy to put training off. But there's a nifty hack I want to share with you, that will help you bust procrastination. It’s called the Two Minute Rule. And no, it ..read more

Episode 097/ 21st July 2023 097 Separation Anxiety: Revealing the Truth Behind Social Media Misinformation In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of social media and its impact on our understanding of separation anxiety in dogs. We'll explore the myths, misconceptions, and misinformation that often circulate online, and how they can confuse and derail us when trying to help our pups. From miracle cures to blaming owners for their dogs' anxiety, we'll debunk at the big social media myths, and I'll share what the real truth actually is. We'll also discuss the importance of being cr ..read more

Episode 096 / 16th July 2023 096 Is Separation Anxiety Training Actually Futile? No. Here's Why Ever wondered if all the separation anxiety training you do is actually worth it? Well, that very topic came up during a recent group coaching Zoom with my Separation Anxiety Heroes members. And it made me think: is separation anxiety training actually ever a waste of time? Well, I’m passionate that it is a worthwhile endeavor. Admittedly, while the gradual exposure method works for most dogs, there are some dogs that do not respond to this type of training and never recover from separation anxiety ..read more

Episode 095 / 23rd June 2023 095 A Hard Truth: Why Not Leaving Your Dog Is Ridiculously Tough, But Absolutely Necessary One of the hardest things I ever have to tell anyone is that to get their dog over separation anxiety, they need to find ways not to leave their dog in the meantime. It never goes down well. And I get that. I mean, when you get a dog the last thing you sign up for is not even being able to go out to get a pint of milk without your dog howling down the house. But the thing is, in order for the gold standard separation anxiety treatment (gradual exposure) to work, we have to st ..read more

Episode 094/ 2nd June 2023 094 Understanding the Problems with Punishment: An Interview with Dr. Karolina Westlund. On this episode of Be Right Back! Separation Anxiety Podcast, I get to chat to the brilliant Dr. Karolina Westlund, a huge name in the world of animal behaviour. Our focus? The use of punitive approaches in dog training, and in particular the problems associated with punishment. Karolina has identified 20 major pitfalls linked to punishment (she says there are likely even more!), and, in our discussion, she highlights some of the key issues. If you like the science of animal beha ..read more