050 Using Food in Separation Anxiety Training? Here’s Why That’s Not Working

Are you leaving food when you go out only to find that your dog either doesn’t touch it, or consumes it only to fall apart? You’ve probably been told that this is the way to go, that leaving a puzzle feeder stuffed with goodness will stop your dog freaking out when you’re not home. Sadly this advice is often misguided, and doesn’t work for most dogs. In this week’s podcast I explain why food fails. And I’ll also give you a specific example where good can be useful.

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How do I get my dog over separation anxiety? How can I leave my dog without him constantly barking or me coming back to destruction? These are just some of the big questions that dog separation anxiety specialist, Julie Naismith, tackles in her podcast. The podcast episodes are packed with how-to guides, step-by-step training blueprints, and tips and tricks to survive separation anxiety. Each episode is packed with tips, tricks and actionable steps. And Julie also shares her story of how she and her dog survived separation anxiety.