Head Over Heels

08/07/2025

🚪 Does your dog struggle when you say goodbye?

If your dog whines, paces, or panics as you reach for your keys — you’re not alone. And no, you’re not doing it wrong.

💡 A calm goodbye routine can help your dog feel more secure — and help YOU leave the house with less guilt and worry.

In my latest blog post, I break down:
✔️ Common goodbye mistakes (and why they backfire)
✔️ What a calm, supportive routine actually looks like
✔️ Signs your dog is starting to feel safer
✔️ What to do if your dog panics before you even leave

💻 Read the full post: [link in bio]
🐾 Let’s build a goodbye your dog can actually feel okay about.

03/07/2025

Gentle easy training for dogs with separation anxiety is the way to go! No crates are needed, no crying it out and hoping it gets better. Going slow and steady will give your dog time to build confidence and have lots of success! ”

01/07/2025

🚫 When Crate Training Makes Anxiety Worse… Here’s What to Try Instead

You’ve done all the “right” things—introduced the crate slowly, used treats, stayed patient.
But your dog still panics the moment you close the door. 😞

Sound familiar?

If your dog struggles with both separation anxiety and confinement distress, crate training might actually be making things worse—not better.

💡 The good news? There is a gentle alternative.

✨ In this new blog post, I share how x-pens and baby gates can create a calm, safe environment that supports emotional regulation and builds true alone-time confidence.

Inside, you’ll learn:
✅ What confinement distress looks like
✅ Why crates sometimes increase anxiety
✅ How to set up a stress-reducing space with x-pens or gates
✅ Real examples from my clients’ success stories

💛 Let’s support our dogs with compassion and effective solutions.

👉 Read the full blog post here: https://www.headoverheelsreno.com/post/x-pens-and-baby-gates-humane-crate-alternatives-for-dogs-with-separation-anxiety

When crate training increases your dog’s anxiety, these gentle solutions can help.Is your dog’s crate making things worse? If your pup pants, drools, or tries to escape when left alone, you may be dealing with both separation anxiety and confinement distress—a tough combination that makes trad...

29/06/2025

Living with a dog who struggles when you’re gone is exhausting.
The pacing, the whining, the accidents. The fear of coming home to chaos—or complaints.

It’s not just hard on your dog—it’s hard on you, too.

You’re not failing. You’re not spoiling.
You’re caring. You’re showing up. You’re trying to make it work for both of you.

And that matters more than you know. 💛
There is a path forward—and it doesn’t require tough love or giving up.

Your frustration is valid. Your love is real. And support is here when you’re ready. 🐾

27/06/2025

Virtual Support. Real Results. 🐾💻
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25/06/2025

📣 NEW BLOG POST: Beyond the Destruction 🐶💔

If your dog struggles when left alone — barking, pacing, destroying things — it’s not bad behavior. It’s communication.

💡 In my latest post, I share a compassionate, science-backed approach to supporting dogs with separation-related distress. Spoiler: it’s not about creating distance — it’s about creating security.

🌱 You’ll learn:
✔️ Why attachment theory matters for dogs
✔️ How your emotional presence impacts your dog
✔️ What it really takes to build lasting independence

Your dog isn’t broken. And you’re not failing.
This is the beginning of a more connected, peaceful journey — together. ❤️

👉 tap here to read: https://www.headoverheelsreno.com/post/secure-attachment-anxious-dogs

22/06/2025

I love hearing about the lives the families I work with live after resolving their alone time issues.

18/06/2025

Alone Time decisions don't have to be lonely.

15/06/2025

Is your dog really okay when you leave the house?
You might not hear barking or come home to a mess—but that doesn’t mean your dog isn’t struggling.

Some signs of separation anxiety are easy to miss… until you watch what’s really happening when you’re not there.

💡 New blog post:
“Is Your Dog Really Okay When Home Alone?”
Learn what to look for, how to stop guessing, and where to start if you’re worried your dog isn’t as calm as they seem.

📖 Read the post → https://www.headoverheelsreno.com/post/is-your-dog-really-okay-when-home-alone
📅 Ready for clarity? Book your free call: https://calendly.com/dogtraininghelp/30-minute-discovery-online-meeting

13/06/2025

Let's talk about what you don't need

11/06/2025

Why I work with separation anxiety cases virtually.

09/06/2025

Grainy images of sleeping dogs is one of my favorite things. Any day I get to watch a dog sleep is a good day for the dog, the guardians and me.