Dogs rely heavily on reading facial expressions... When the pandemic forced people to stay 6 feet apart and wear masks, puppies missed out on crucial social cues.

Separation anxiety in dogs can feel like a big mountain to climb, but with love, patience, and the right strategies, you and your furry friend can reach the summit together. Remember, every dog is unique, so keep trying different approaches until you find what works best for your dog.

It's where my tagline 'This is where CARING, SEEKING and PLAY makes FEAR, GRIEF and RAGE go away' came from. I monitor and control the energy here, making sure no prey/predator behaviour escalates to an uncontrolled level where dogs turn into animals and are hard to distract or control. I have seen this happen at dog parks, and it usually comes from distracted dog owners not recognizing that their dog is going too far and needs to be checked.