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The Part of Bringing Home a New Dog No One Prepares You For
Bringing a new dog into your life is an exciting, heartwarming, and often romanticized event. We scroll through adoption photos, imagine cozy evenings, and picture instant, seamless companionship. The reality, however, is that this transition is less - perfect movie montage and more - complex negotiation between sentient beings with different needs, desires and personalities.
3 Myths About Separation Anxiety In Dogs
Myth 1: Dogs with separation anxiety have been spoiled.
This is not true. Dogs of all breeds and backgrounds can develop separation anxiety. It is not caused by “spoiling” a dog, but rather by a combination of factors, such as genetics, early experiences, and environmental stressors.
The Great Crate Debate
There is a joke among the dog training community that if you put 3 dog trainers into a room the only thing 2 will agree on is that the third one is wrong. The debate about crates is no different.
Separation Anxiety, Confinement Anxiety Or Incomplete Crate Training?
As a certified separation anxiety trainer there is nothing I like more than telling a dog guardian that their dog DOESN’T have separation anxiety. This is most common when a dog (or puppy) is displaying concerning behaviors when confined to a crate. Let’s break it down a bit: