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We are also providing some additional great handouts & resources on Separation Anxiety below:
APDT Webinar on Separation Anxiety Click here to download a thorough review and discussion of treatment strategies for Separation Anxiety by Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, Dr. Melissa Bain. (Give the webinar a few moments to down load).
Separation Anxiety Training Videos These wonderful videos are being provided with permission from Debbie Martin (click the link to learn more about Debbie), a registered veterinary technician and certified pet dog trainer from Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC
I'll Be Home Soon by Behaviorist Patricia McConnell, Ph.D, CAAB is a highly recommended resource! This inexpensive booklet can be purchased at this link, or on Amazon.com. It gives great behavior modification solutions to prevent, as well as to treat Separation Anxiety. It will help you recogonize and treat the signs of less severe behavior problems too.
When are You Coming Home? How to Ease Separation Anxiety a link to information from Irith Bloom on Karen Pryor's Clickertraining.com website. Great information and tips.
Separation Anxiety Handout by Dr. DePorter
Separation Anxiety Handout by Dr. Ciribassi
Separation Anxiety Handout by Dr. Brooks.
The B.O.N.D. Training Program Click this link to learn about a positive reinforcement training program from the makers of the Separatioin Anxiety drug Reconcile
Separation Anxiety in Dogs A helpful handout from the Best Friends Animal Society
DDFL Handout on Separation Anxiety another helpful handout from an great Humane Society!
The Serene Homecoming From 4 Paws University
CHEW TOYS & FOOD TOYS are important tools to use to relieve the anxiety of Separation Anxiety.
ADAPtil (formerly known as DAP) Pheromone Therapy is an easy and effective way to start decreasing anxiety.
Through a Dog's Ear music CDs have scientifically developed calming effects for anxious dogs.
Another interesting Ancillary Therapy that can be added to the treatment program is the use of calming body wraps. Below we are providing information on two such wraps.
The Thundershirt for Separation Anxiety uses the covering theory and also adds gentle pressure over the dog?s body with a snug Velcro closure and stretchy fabric. It is hypothesized that this body pressure "hugs" the dog, giving relief to anxiety. It is not fully understood how all these body coverings work, but many dogs have shown improvement with anxiety related disorders such as separation anxiety and noise phobia. Usually the response to these coverings takes some time to develop and is not instantaneous. At least 3 wearings, and following the manufactures instructions carefully are important for success. Especially when combined with the other anxiety treatment modalities, body coverings can often help decrease the stress.
The Thundershirt-How it Works! The Thundershirt is now available for sale at Deer Run!
The Anxiety Wrap is another example and is made of a stretchable fabric the animal wears. It uses a technique called Maintained Pressure. Maintained Pressure is a technique also used with Autistic children, and in neuro-rehabilitation to modify the body's sensory receptors and change the nervous system back to a more normal state. There is currently a scientific study being done on the benefits of the Anxiety Wrap at Tufts University Veterinary Behavior Department. Learn more about it at this linke. For more information click on Videos on the Use of the Anxiety Wrap and how to Purchase the Anxiety Wrap.
For more information click to view our main webpage on Separation Anxiety .
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