Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Pawsitive Transformations Helping Dogs Overcome Separation Anxiety ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pawstrans.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [ZZ Old Blog Page](https://www.pawstrans.com/old-blog-page/) - [Learning to Accept The Dog in Front of You](https://www.pawstrans.com/2024/12/learning-to-accept-the-dog-in-front-of-you/) - Every now and then a post comes across my social media feed with an interesting thought. “The dog of your dreams is not the dog in front of you,” it points out. - [Victoria Stilwell Podcast about Separation Anxiety in Dogs](https://www.pawstrans.com/2024/12/victoria-stilwell-podcast/) - Bob was recently interviewed by world renowned dog trainer and television personality Victoria Stilwell on the complexities of canine separation anxiety. - [Why Virtual Works Best for Separation Anxiety Training](https://www.pawstrans.com/2023/01/why-dont-we-come-to-your-home-for-separation-anxiety-training/) - Separation anxiety training is done virtually. Our job is to help your dog feel safe when left alone, and adding another person can hinder that process. - [How long will it take for my dog to recover from separation anxiety?](https://www.pawstrans.com/2024/08/how_long/) - While there is no way to predict how long separation anxiety training will take, there is reason to hope. I can help your dog learn to be calm when left alone. - [Suspending Absences During Separation Anxiety Training](https://www.pawstrans.com/2023/04/suspending-absences-during-separation-anxiety-training/) - It may seem overwhelming to make sure your dog is never left alone longer than she can handle. We will help you come up with ideas for coverage during training. - [Can dogs recover from separation anxiety? YES!](https://www.pawstrans.com/2023/05/can-dogs-recover-from-separation-anxiety-yes/) - One of the questions we are frequently asked is if a dog can recover from separation anxiety. The answer is YES! Here is one success story to give you hope. - [Enrichment for Senior Dogs](https://www.pawstrans.com/2024/07/enrichment-for-senior-dogs/) - When Daisy was a young dog, we had trouble keeping up with the amount of exercise and enrichment she required. - [Can I Change My Dog's Name?](https://www.pawstrans.com/2017/08/can-i-change-my-dogs-name/) - I am often asked, “Is it is okay to change my rescue dog’s name to something else?” I discuss this with Laura Kennedy on WGLT. - [High Maintenance, and Highly Rewarding](https://www.pawstrans.com/2019/11/high-maintenance-and-highly-rewarding/) - People need training too. If we don’t understand how our dogs process information and adjust our own behavior, behavior is not going to change. - [Why is my dog barking?](https://www.pawstrans.com/2017/08/why-is-my-dog-barking/) - Bob talks with WGLT's Laura Kennedy about the variety of reasons why a dog barks - and offers some helpful tips to change their behavior. - [Daisy Meets Some New Friends](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/02/new-friends/) - Daisy met some new friends doing a beach cleanup at Hunting Island State and provided some entertainment by doing tricks and playing fetch with them. - [Multi-pet Households](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/07/multi-pet-households/) - Listen to his interview with Laura Kennedy of WGLT. - [Pretend You Don't Have a Dog](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/11/pretend-you-dont-have-a-dog/) - The most common cause of aggression is fear, and one common cause of fear is attention from humans. - [Puppy Two-Step](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/11/puppy-two-step/) - Like any relationship, friendship with a dog calls for trust, good communication, self-control, and patience. - [Pretty Tricky](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/11/pretty-tricky/) - Want to have more fun with your dog? Make training fun! Your dog will be MUCH better behaved, and you’ll want to train more! - [Dominant - NOT!](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/11/dominant-not/) - Nothing harms our relationship with our dogs more than “dominance theory.” Having a heavy hand and being "alpha" is not the best way to train your best friend. - [Building Better Behavior](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/11/building-better-behavior/) - "A tired dog is a well behaved dog." Exercise and management together are keys to bringing out the best in your best friend. - [Winter Exercise Tips](https://www.pawstrans.com/2016/11/winter-exercise-tips/) - When it's too cold to be outside it can be challenging to exercise your dog. Here Bob shares some ideas about indoor exercise for your best friend. - [It's ALL Tricks To Your Dog](https://www.pawstrans.com/2017/01/tricks/) - Bob talks to Laura Kennedy on WGLT about making dog training fun - for both you and your dog. - [Less No, More Yes](https://www.pawstrans.com/2017/03/less-no-more-yes/) - Instead of telling your dog "NO!" - tell your dog what you want them to do. For instance, ask them to sit if they jump on guests, instead of telling them NO. - [Positive Begets Positive](https://www.pawstrans.com/2017/11/positive-begets-positive/) - Reward based training is fun for your dog, improves your relationship, and is the best way to help your dog learn the behavior you want from them. - [Pardon the Interruption](https://www.pawstrans.com/2018/02/pardon-the-interruption/) - The better you become at rewarding desirable behaviors and preventing undesirable behaviors from being rewarded, the easier for your dog to learn - [Clicker Expo 2018](https://www.pawstrans.com/2018/03/clicker-expo-2018/) - Continuing education is important to Bob. He is enjoying learning from dog training experts and reconnecting with colleagues and friends at Clicker Expo. - [Thou Shalt Not Punish](https://www.pawstrans.com/2018/09/thou-shalt-not-punish/) - Punishing your dog for behaviors you don't like causes more problems than it solves, and can harm the relationship with your best friend. - [Take the Slow Train](https://www.pawstrans.com/2019/01/take-the-slow-train/) - While clients understandably want their dog’s behavior to change in a hurry, changing behavior doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and effort. - [How returning to work/school may impact your dog](https://www.pawstrans.com/2021/05/how-returning-to-work-school-may-impact-your-dog/) - Our dogs will certainly feel the impact as public health restrictions are lifted and we return to work / school. Some may experience separation anxiety - [Does my dog have separation anxiety? What are the signs?](https://www.pawstrans.com/2023/02/does-my-dog-have-separation-anxiety/) - Crowding you at the door, destruction of household items, barking/howling, and house training accidents are signs your dog may have separation anxiety. - [Separation Anxiety - Can Dogs Tell Time?](https://www.pawstrans.com/2022/09/separation-anxiety/) - Living with dogs who have separation anxiety is exceptionally difficult. Even the briefest trip out the door can be challenging. - [Separation Anxiety Training - Realistic Expectations](https://www.pawstrans.com/2022/10/separation-anxiety-2/) - Separation anxiety is a deeply ingrained fear-based behavior disorder, and helping a dog recover from it requires realistic expectations and patience. - [Would Getting a Second Dog Help with Separation Anxiety?](https://www.pawstrans.com/2022/12/sa-second-dog/) - There’s a fairly strong chance that bringing another dog in the house won’t make much difference for your current dog’s fear of being alone. - [Bob is a Victoria Stilwell Academy Faculty Advisor](https://www.pawstrans.com/2023/04/bob-is-now-a-victoria-stilwell-academy-faculty-advisor/) - Bob Ryder will be offering his expertise and guidance helping future dog trainers from all over the world as a Faculty Advisor. - [Good Manners](https://www.pawstrans.com/2014/06/good-manners/) - Bob recently talked with Laura Kennedy on WGLT’s “Animal House” segment about good dog manners. Listen to the Podcast here. - [Pet Care When You Travel](https://www.pawstrans.com/2014/04/1205/) - [Dog Origins](https://www.pawstrans.com/2014/01/dog-origins/) - [Cats and Dogs](https://www.pawstrans.com/2014/02/cats-and-dogs/) - [Thunder Phobia](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/04/thunder-phobia-dogs/) - [Kayla](https://www.pawstrans.com/2012/02/kayla/) - [Bob talks about aggression on WGLT](https://www.pawstrans.com/2013/10/wglt/) - [Riding in Cars with Dogs](https://www.pawstrans.com/2013/09/dogs-cars/) - [Shelter Training and Enrichment](https://www.pawstrans.com/2013/12/shelter/) - [Management and Exercise](https://www.pawstrans.com/2012/01/manage/) - [Great Expectations](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/06/great-expectations/) - [Slow and Steady](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/05/slow-and-steady/) - [Dog Bite Prevention](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/05/dog-bite-prevention/) - [Congratulations Bob!](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/05/congratulations-bob/) - [I'll Split It With you](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/01/ill-split-it-with-you/) - [Chicken Camp](https://www.pawstrans.com/2012/05/chicken-camp/) - [Traveling with your dog - Part 2](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/04/traveling-with-your-dog-part-2/) - [Traveling with your dog - Part 1](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/04/traveling-with-your-dog-part-1/) - [How Dogs Learn](https://www.pawstrans.com/2013/12/hdl/) - [Congrats Bob!](https://www.pawstrans.com/2012/08/congrats-bob/) - [Congratulations Bob!](https://www.pawstrans.com/2012/04/cpdt-ka/) - [Daisy has C.L.A.S.S.](https://www.pawstrans.com/2012/03/daisy-has-c-l-a-s-s/) - [To the Dogs - 2](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/08/to-the-dogs-2/) - [To the Dogs - 1](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/08/to-the-dogs-1/) - [Traveling with your dog - Part 3](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/04/traveling-with-your-dog-part-3/) - [Teach It, Don’t Preach It! (Why merely intensifying a cue won’t work.)](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/03/teach-it-don’t-preach-it/) - [Training Is Forever](https://www.pawstrans.com/2011/01/training-is-forever/) ## Pages - [Home page](https://www.pawstrans.com/) - Our expert separation anxiety training helps your dog feel safe and comfortable when left home alone. Certified trainer Bob Ryder will help you get relief! - [Separation Anxiety Training](https://www.pawstrans.com/separation-anxiety-training/) - Can't leave your dog home alone? Get help now. Bob Ryder is a Certified Dog Separation Anxiety Trainer, CSAT, with a proven track record of results. - [Testimonials](https://www.pawstrans.com/testimonials/) - Why is Pawsitive Transformations the best choice for separation anxiety training? Let our happy clients and other dog trainers tell you. - [Trainer Coaching](https://www.pawstrans.com/trainer-coaching/) - Are you a new dog trainer looking for a mentor? Need another pair of eyes on a challenging case? With 15+ years of training experience, Bob Ryder has your back. - [About Bob](https://www.pawstrans.com/about-us/) - Bob can help your dog recover from separation anxiety. He has the experience, knowledge, and certification to bring you and your dog relief. Get started now! - [Trainer Support Questionnaire](https://www.pawstrans.com/trainer-support/) - Fill out this form if you are a dog trainer and are looking for help with a behavior case, or looking for mentoring as a new(er) trainer. Bob Ryder can help. - [Contact us](https://www.pawstrans.com/contact-us/) - Get relief for you and your dog. 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