One-on-one Separation Anxiety Training For Struggling Dog Owners.

Giving dog owners the ability to leave home without the constant barking, howling, destruction, or panic from their dog.

We are currently fully booked and not taking on new clients. Please contact the amazing teams at Powell’s Pups or  Malena DeMartini for your separation anxiety training needs.  



Your Dog Is Panicking, You’re Overwhelmed, And You Desperately Want Help.

Living with a dog suffering with separation anxiety can be stressful for any owner. Whether your dog barks and howls, chews and digs, or desperately tries to escape, the prospect of not being able to ever leave your dog alone can feel daunting.

Through the use of modern technology, a keen eye, and a carefully-planned approach, we’re able to regularly help dedicated dog owners in overcoming their dog’s alone time issues.

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Speak With A Professional

Your dog and situation is unique. Speak with a specialist to get your questions answered, and learn how you can finally start to achieve measurable success with your dog’s alone time behavior.

During this 30-minute Zoom call, we’ll outline:

  • The overall process for conquering separation anxiety

  • Ease your concerns

  • Give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your dog’s training.

Pricing: $75

The fee will be credited toward the first month of separation anxiety training.

Have Your Dog Assessed

To start improving your dog’s separation anxiety, we’ll first need to determine your dog’s starting point! During our 90-minute in-depth virtual consultation, you’ll learn:

  • How to “read” your dog’s body language to determine how they’re feeling

  • A thorough overview of the process, what’s involved, and the necessary steps for success

  • What your dog’s current tolerance for alone time truly is: we’ll have you leave the house like you normally would while an expert observes your dog’s behavior.

Pricing: $245

The fee will be credited toward the first month of separation anxiety training.

Ready To Go All In And Help Your Dog Overcome Separation Anxiety?
(While Getting Your Life Back?)

We are currently fully booked and not taking on new clients. Please contact the amazing teams at Powell’s Pups or  Malena DeMartini for your separation anxiety training needs.  

4-Week Separation Anxiety Program

Work 1-on-1 with a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer to help your dog feel better about being left alone.

1 Let’s talk

To get started, we’ll first schedule a 30-minute consultation ($75)* or a 90-minute assessment ($245)* to ease your concerns and make sure we’re the absolute best fit for your dog and situation. After your dog is properly assessed and you’re feeling confident in the path ahead, we’ll jump straight in.

*The fee from this session will be credited toward your first month of training

2 Training “missions”

When convenient for you, you’ll accomplish 5 simple training “missions” during the week designed to systematically build your dog’s tolerance to alone time.

3 Weekly re-assessments

Every week, you’ll meet with your CSAT to reassess your dog’s progress and fine-tune training. After each assessment, you’ll receive a written report.

4 Daily support

Your trainer is on the sidelines every day of the week. To ensure real-time progress, Joann will review notes on a daily basis and provide opportunities for discussion.

Pricing

4-week program: $895

4 Weeks of  Additional Separation Anxiety Training: $795

Testimonials

  • "Good morning, you worked with us and our little GSP last year. I’m so excited I wanted to share that we have successfully been able to leave Birdie and CJ at home without medication for up to a few hours!!! No destructive behavior and little to no stress! I can’t thank you enough for all your help."

    A.B.

  • "Wanted to give you an update on Mac. He's still doing great, and we're slowly progressing him to more difficult separations. We are super thankful that we were sent your direction for your services. They've been immensely helpful."

    N. H.

  • "Joann is a complete professional. She is always willing to help and has the knowledge to do so. I highly recommend her."

    D. T.

  • "I am aware of all the work Joann continuously puts forth into learning and teaching about dog behavior. It has always been an important part of who she is.Unequivocally, I recommend her to anyone wishing to learn more about separation anxiety and dog behavior."

    A. G.

  • "Jo is great to work with; a wealth of information and a great network of professional dog trainers."

    R. J.

  • "Joann is fantastic. She has done so much to help us with our dog and her separation anxiety! She has also been wonderful at helping us to find other professionals to help Munch with her other behavior issues. She is kind and patient and so encouraging. I highly recommend her!"

    S. B.

  • "Joann is AMAZING!!!! She is a wealth of knowledge! She has helped me with our dogs on numerous occasions."

    L. L.

  • "Joann has been so helpful in providing insight into my dog Sadie’s behavior and techniques to help with the behavior. She is the best!!"

    M. W.

  • "Jo has been the best resource for us. Jo has been helping us with his isolation anxiety and she has been so patient with us in explaining and helping us understand how to work to desensitize him. We have appreciated all the suggestions and time in training us so we can help our pup."

    L. B.

Why Work With A CSAT?

We work exclusively with dogs and their owners struggling with separation anxiety

Beyond having an extensive education from the world’s leading separation anxiety expert Malena DeMartini, Joann is a part of an active community of 200+ CSATs who have made it their collective goal to help dog owners just like you overcome separation anxiety. When you work with Joann, you’ll be receiving the collective knowledge of industry-leading professionals who have your dog’s best interest in mind.

Ready to get started?

We are currently fully booked and not taking on new clients. Please contact the amazing teams at Powell’s Pups or  Malena DeMartini for your separation anxiety training needs.  

 FAQs

  • Similar to people who suffer from anxiety disorders such as panic disorders and phobias, dogs suffering from separation related issues (often referred to as separation anxiety) simply don’t have the ability to cope while left alone.

    Just ask anyone experiencing phobias of something you might consider “silly” - they’ll tell you they know it’s silly, but cannot contain their emotional (and often physical) response.

  • Contrary to what you might have heard from friends, relatives, and co-workers, you 100% did not cause your dog’s separation anxiety.

    A multitude of factors play into the underlying cause, including health, life changes (loss of companion, re-homing, moving, etc), genetic predispositions, and much more.

    Simply put, it can be hard to nail down what “caused” your dog’s SA. What we can do is rule out any underlying health concerns with your vet, and start assessing your dog’s alone-time behavior.

  • The common signs that a dog shows when they are experiencing separation related issues include: vocalizations (barking,whining, or howling), pacing, inability to settle for any length of time, being destructive, eliminating, panting, drooling, inability to tolerate being in a crate, or no interest in food.

    If you’re noticing your dog’s alone time behavior continue to deteriorate, chances are it’s time to speak with a professional. If you’re not quite ready to talk with us, we highly recommend checking in with your vet.

  • After being thoroughly vetted for professional dog training credentials, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer receives over 100 hours of separation anxiety specific training from world-leading expert, Malena DeMartini.

    With an expert eye, a hive-mind of 200+ highly-engaged CSATs, and weekly meetings with daily guidance and support, you can stop guessing what will work and finally get proven strategies for changing your dog’s behavior. All of this combined leads to calmer dogs, freed owners, and a path to resolution.

  • It depends. A number of factors play a role in your dog’s recovery including age, health, how long they’ve been rehearsing, and even their genetic predisposition (that’s why we see puppies with SA, too!).

    While we do work 100% at your dog's pace (the exact same way you’d cure a phobia), we’ll make sure you’re doing every possible task you can to optimize your dog’s recovery.

    We want you to have freedom in your life, and will climb mountains for our clients. To ensure the best possible outcome, we provide daily support, data-driven training, and we’ll even facilitate conversations with your vet.