Separation Anxiety Dog Training

It’s time for your dog to relax and for you to get your freedom back.

Specializing In Dog Separation Anxiety

I help dogs all over the world go from barking, pacing, and destroying the house when home alone to relaxed, calm and content so they can live anxiety free and you can go out worry, stress and guilt free.

Cori Tufano- Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)

(860) 460-6123

Living with a dog who suffers from separation anxiety means you suffer, too.

Your dog panics, you feel guilty. Your dog barks, you take the call from the angry neighbor. Your dog is afraid and you’re confused. Don’t they know you always come home?

You’re stressed out and tired of being stuck at home.

This is not the life you envisioned when you chose your dog.

I’m here to tell you that it’s not the life you have to live.

Trade in your stress, frustration, and isolation for freedom, peace of mind, and relief—for yourself and your dog.

This proven, step-by-step separation anxiety training program will get you out of the house and your dog enjoying their alone time.

Close-up of a small, tan and white dog sleeping alone

I’m here to help, no matter where you are in the world!

“Cori offered a knowledgeable and compassionate space as I walked through anxiety training with my Covid Doodle dog. She continually encouraged us in the process while helping us make progress. Thank you Cori for your support in the process..”

-Kathi G.

Dog Separation Anxiety Training Program:

Let’s Get Started.

We’ll start with a 60-90 minute virtual meeting so that I can assess your dog’s behavior and create a personalized training plan for you and your dog.

You’ll leave the meeting with:

  • A better understanding of what is (and isn’t) causing your dog’s anxiety (spoiler: it’s NOT your fault).

  • An understanding of how the separation anxiety training process works and how to achieve resolution, once and for all.

  • A plan to move forward and finally overcome this problem (whether that means we get to work together or you prefer to train on your own)!

Cost: $150

Length: 60 minutes

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Let’s Get This Resolved.

It’s time to put separation anxiety behind you! During our private training program, I’ll guide you and your dog to the finish line.

Separation anxiety training is done 100% virtually so no matter where you’re located, you can achieve separation relaxation!

What’s Included:

  • Four weeks of personalized, private separation anxiety training.

  • Weekly, live, one-on-one sessions completed together.

  • Daily support and communication.

  • No guesswork! Training sessions are planned out for you.

  • Guidance from a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT).

Cost: $700

Length: 4 weeks (additional training can be added at a discounted rate)

Ready to trade in separation anxiety for separation relaxation?

We’ll do this together. I promise.

Resolve your dog’s anxiety from anywhere in the world.

My program is conducted 100% virtually in order to simulate true departures for your dog. Don’t worry- you don’t need to be tech-savvy, we’ll use simple online tools like Zoom throughout the training program.

I’ll be right there with you, every step of the way.

“Cori is very organized and extremely professional in her approach. We love that she does her training via Zoom and we learned a great deal from our weekly conferences with her.”

-Deborah W.

Does my dog have separation anxiety?

Ask yourself these questions…

  • Does my dog bark, whine or howl excessively when I’m not home?

  • Is my dog destructive when left home alone?

  • Does my dog pace, pant, seem restless, or can’t seem to settle down when left home alone?

  • Does my dog have potty accidents when they’re at home alone?

  • Has my dog ever scratched at the doors or windows or tried to escape when they were home alone?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety.

FAQs

  • There are several behavioral signs that may indicate separation anxiety, including vocalizing (barking, howling, whining), destructive behavior, urinating or defecating when left alone, pacing, panting, drooling, excessive grooming or scratching, and attempts to escape or damage doorways or windows. However, these behaviors can also be caused by other issues. During our initial meeting, we’ll discuss your dog’s behavior in detail, and I’ll observe their alone-time behavior to identify the root cause and determine if separation anxiety training is needed.

  • Unfortunately, probably not. Anxiety often worsens with each experience of alone time, rather than improving. In rare cases, it may be worth giving your dog some time to see if they can adjust on their own (and I can help you assess if that’s the case for your dog). However, for most dogs, the sooner you start an intervention, the better the outcome will be.

  • I strongly discourage using any anti-bark device (including shock, vibrate, beeping, ultrasonic, and citronella collars). While it may stop the barking, it doesn’t address the root cause of the anxiety and could even make the problem worse. Barking is a symptom of the distress your dog feels when alone. By focusing on resolving the anxiety, we’ll help your dog feel better, and as their anxiety improves, the symptoms, including barking, will also subside.

  • Crate training can be a valuable skill for many dogs, but for some, it can increase anxiety. In those cases, a larger space, like a gated room or playpen, may be a better option. When we start training together, I’ll observe your dog’s behavior and work with you to evaluate what’s best for your dog, your goals, and your living situation to determine the most effective approach.

  • Training a dog with separation anxiety is a deeply individual process, and the timeline can vary significantly from dog to dog. Many dogs make progress within a few weeks, but full resolution may take longer.

    Every dog is unique and it’s important that they set the pace of the training for the best results. Effective training focuses on gradual steps, ensuring that your dog feels safe and comfortable throughout the process. By moving at a pace that feels right for them, we help build your dog’s confidence and trust, which is the foundation for lasting success.

  • Nope! Virtual training is not only effective but often the best option for separation anxiety. The goal is to simulate real-life departures, and if I were there in person, your dog might recognize the training isn't realistic, which could limit its effectiveness. Virtual sessions allow us to create more authentic scenarios for better results.

  • We turned to Cori in a real moment of need with a very sweet but troubled foster dog who had severe separation anxiety and was scared of all males. Cori really understood how we were feeling and designed a full training plan for us.

    Lucy M.

  • Cori has been a tremendous help in getting our adopted pup the training he needs for his separation anxiety. Cori is always available for any questions or concerns you might have at any time. If you are skeptical about virtual training (like we were) you will be in good hands with Cori.

    Kennedy N.

  • I worked with Cori for two months on separation anxiety with my new rescue. She was so knowledgeable, caring and professional. She also provided me with so much information to move forward on my own. I could not have started this process without her!

    Rosemarie W.

  • My rescue and I have been working with Cori on separation anxiety training for a few months now and we are seeing progress I could not fathom when I was floundering on my own.

    Athina G.