Separation Anxiety Behaviour Consultant
in Brighton, UK
Separation Anxiety
Dog Training Program
6-Week Guided Support
Help Your Dog Feel Calm, Safe, and Relaxed When Home Alone
You close the front door, and your stomach drops.
You already know what’s coming: frantic scratching, endless howling, and that crushing guilt of leaving your best friend behind.
Some owners sit in their cars watching pet cams with tears in their eyes… feeling completely trapped by their dog’s distress.
If you’re exhausted, worried about noise complaints, or anxious about coming home to damage…
You are not alone - and you are not failing your dog!
What’s Really Happening When You Leave
Most people searching “why is my dog destructive when left alone” assume their dog is acting out of revenge to punish their owner.
The idea is often called the “Spite Myth” - the belief that dogs act of revenge, when in reality... Dogs don’t have the cognitive ability to plan behaviour out of spite. Dogs don’t act out of revenge.
Separation anxiety is a panic response driven by your dog's nervous system.
The barking, pacing, destruction? They’re symptoms of distress, not disobedience.
“We worked with Dani and she is so empathetic and her advice and approach is very practical.
Our dog was struggling to be left alone for more than a couple of minutes, and now she is up to about 1 hour 20 minutes on her own at a time and increasing!
We are so proud of her and so grateful to Dani for all of her help in getting us to this point. It makes such a difference in our lives.
P.s. Our pup is a big fan of the sniffari advice haha!”
Bethany Stafford-Smith
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Initial Consultation & Assessment (90 mins)
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Full behaviour assessment
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Identify triggers and stress signals
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Create your personalised training plan
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Structured 6-Week Training Plan
You’ll train:
✔ 30 minutes per day (using exercises that progress as your dog builds confidence)
✔ 5 days per week (flexible schedule)
With guidance on:
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Reading your dog’s stress signals
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Keeping them below panic threshold
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Building calm step-by-step
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Monitoring Setup (Essential for Success)
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Training delivered via whatsapp and online video/audio calls
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Daily video review and feedback to guide your next training session
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Personalised adjustments based on your dog’s progress
This keeps training realistic, effective, and organic in your home environment.
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Progress Tracking with App Support
You’ll get access to the “Be Right Back” training app, where you can:
✔ Log progress
✔ Receive homework
✔ Track improvements
✔ Stay consistent
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Monitoring Setup (Essential for Success)
To ensure accurate training:
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Indoor camera(s) required
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Monitor your dog’s behaviour in real time
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Catch early signs of stress
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Your Take-Home Toolkit
At the end of the program, you’ll receive:
✔ A structured toolkit to continue progress
✔ Clear next steps for building duration
✔ Confidence to train independently
How the 6-Week Program Works
This is not a generic course.
It’s a guided, hands-on training program with professional support throughout.
Why Traditional Dog Training
Doesn’t Work
You can’t command a dog out of a panic attack.
Commands like “sit” and “stay” don’t address fear.
When these approaches don’t work, training often shifts towards trying to “fix” the behaviour by correcting it.
But punishment and crate training often makes it worse:
Fear → Panic → Punishment → Increased Anxiety
Your dog isn’t giving you a hard time. They’re having a hard time.
Ongoing Support Options
After the 6-week program:
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Option to upgrade to extended 4-week support package
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Continued app access: £20/month (self-guided, without trainer support)
Training Below Threshold
All training happens below your dog’s panic threshold. This means:
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No full panic
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No overwhelm
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Your dog stays in a state where learning is possible
This is the key to real progress.
Why This Works
✔ Real-time coaching
✔ Personalised approach
✔ Structured progression
✔ Consistent support
IS THIS SERVICE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Does your dog bark, howl, become destructive, or defecate indoors when left alone, even though they’re house-trained?
Do you feel anxious every time you leave the house, worried about what you’ll come back to?
Have you tried different methods with little to no success, leaving you unsure of the next step?
Are you ready to commit to a proven, step-by-step plan with compassionate, expert guidance?
If you answered YES to any of these,
our Separation Anxiety programs are the solution you've been searching for.
OUR SEPARATION ANXIETY PROGRAMS
6 - Week
Separation Anxiety
Transformation Package
A thorough, in-depth assessment with expert guidance to set a clear path for your dog’s journey to independence.
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Initial 90-Minute Zoom
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Assessment
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Customised Plan via Separation Anxiety App
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Ongoing Video Reviews
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Final 30-Minute Zoom Session
4 - Week
Separation Anxiety
Extended Support Package
Extended support for continued progress and peace of mind
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Custom daily training plans designed for your dog's needs.
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Ongoing access to the Separation Anxiety app for progress tracking
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Unlimited support via WhatsApp
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2 video review sessions per week to track and adjust progress
Why Choose Us ?
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Your trainer, Dani, is a Certified Separation Anxiety Behaviour Consultant (CSAP-BC), Brighton - “I work closely with you and your dog over 6 weeks to build calm, confidence, and independence using a structured, step-by-step approach.”
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Personalised Support: Every dog is unique, and so is our approach. We create tailored plans based on your dog’s behaviour, temperament, and environment.
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Empathy & Understanding: We know the emotional rollercoaster Separation Anxiety brings. We're here to support you with compassion and practical advice.
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Flexible, Remote Training: Our app-based program and online sessions allow us to work together effectively, no matter where you are.
What to Expect
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Comprehensive Evaluation: We'll take the time to understand your dog's history, breed, behaviours, and unique challenges.
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Personalised Plan Creation: Our custom plan will provide clear, daily steps to build your dog’s confidence.
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Daily Practice: Implement the plan with the help of our separation anxiety app. We’ll be there to support you every step of the way.
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Support throughout your package: Share videos of your training sessions via WhatsApp, and receive feedback to keep you on track.
“We have just completed an extensive Separation Anxiety programme with Misha and Dani starting at the very beginning, zero threshold for my 2 year old Spaniel cross.
Progress and wins are important to both dogs and owners and I don’t believe it is possible to achieve either without expert guidance, daily input and 100% support from committed trainers. Misha and Dani do their job, use their experience and integrity and they have helped my dog - and me - to understand the process, the learning, the give and take and the highs and lows of every small step of this very sensitive training.
Misha and Dani put the dog first, they are both hyper vigilant and they made me feel very trusting in the daily deliverance of training plans and feedback based on them paying full attention to the videos and notes that we sent them. It can’t be that much fun watching dogs sleeping when they do well, but the second there is anything to note, they are quick to flag it up and help. We have learned so much and we hope to continue to progress at my dog’s pace - not mine - towards a happy outcome.
For anyone wanting to find trainers to help with ANY issue - choose Misha and Dani - for your dog’s sake. Give them the best in the business!
Thank you both so much for your dedication and invaluable help - and for keeping me sane and amused throughout the programme.”
Camilla Chamberlen