11/06/2026
⏱️ Timing is essential in separation anxiety training!
When working on home alone training, especially in the early stages, progress often happens in tiny increments which is sometimes just a few seconds at a time.
Each increase is carefully planned based on your individual dog and where they are in their training journey, so it’s really important to stick to the exact duration you’ve been given.
Counting in your head isn’t always as accurate as you might think!! Those extra few seconds can add up, and if we accidentally go over the planned time, we risk pushing your dog too much too soon which we want to avoid!
That’s why I always recommend using a stopwatch, timer, or watch that measures down to the second. I personally used to use my Apple Watch to keep an accurate track!
It can also be a little risky to rely solely on counting along with the camera app. If the video pauses, buffers, or glitches (it’s happened to me way too many times!!), it’s very easy to lose where you were, forget what you had counted to and accidentally stay out longer than planned.
Accuracy matters in separation anxiety training, and those small details can make a big difference to your dog’s success 🙏🏻
If you want to learn more, comment “guide” and I’ll send you free access to my guide 🤍
