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All programs start with an assessment of your dog’s separation type, using a scientifically validated questionnaire. You will also send me videos of your dog’s behaviour and additional information. I will use this to prepare my plan for you, and we will have an initial one-on-one live consultation in which we discuss your dog’s behaviour, how to start training and all the practicalities, and you can ask me any question you may have.

Then you will receive daily training plans in a shareable spreadsheet. You will fill out your dog’s progress every day, so that I can adjust your dog’s training accordingly and give you feedback. We will then have several follow up consultations (depending on the plan you choose) and you can also ask me questions via email or whatsapp in between. I’ll answer your questions within 24 hours.

Following the prescribed schedule, you’ll learn the basics of separation anxiety and how to train your dog in the first 1-2 months (all programmes), then you’ll spend the last month learning how to adjust the training schedules and monitoring your dog’s progress correctly (the 12 week programme). 

Furthermore, I’ll give you all the knowledge and skills you need. We’ll dive deeper into body language reading skills, and I’ll teach you how to observe your dog like an ethologist. I’ll also teach you everything you need to know about separation anxiety. So there’s no need to purchase additional courses, materials or books.

​Most separation anxiety cases take between 6-12 months to see a significant improvement. You can choose between a 4, 8 or 12 week programme, each of which offers an excellent foundation to kick-start your separation anxiety training. 

Following the prescribed schedule, you’ll learn the basics of separation anxiety and how to train your dog in the first 1-2 months (all programmes), then you’ll spend the last month learning how to adjust the training schedules and monitoring your dog’s progress correctly (the 12 week programme). 

Once the program is finished, you are an expert in separation anxiety training and I’m super confident that you can continue without me! Perhaps you feel a little uncertain about your own skills right now, but this will change during the program. 

We’ll have regular live one-on-one online coaching sessions, and you’ll receive more essential information by email with text, video and workbooks. I’ll design the training plans for you, which you will find in a shareable spreadsheet. You will use these to fill out progress and I can give you feedback and adjust the training plans accordingly.

Yes, you can receive monthly invoices. What’s even better is that there’s no extra cost and you pay the same total amount.

There is a huge amount of value in the programs. You don’t only receive private coaching sessions, daily personalised training plans and feedback on your progress, but also additional training on body language observations and separation anxiety principles so you better understand my approach and how to help your dog. 

If this sounds like a lot, think about the ‘hidden costs’ of separation anxiety. How much do you lose out on by not being able to leave your dog alone? How much do you spend on dog sitters, gadgets/apps and useless advice? Let’s focus on getting results instead and finally being able to leave your dog alone for a couple of hours.

My background as a scientist gives me a unique perspective on dog behaviour, welfare and how to help dogs overcome separation anxiety. Many dog trainers simply don’t have enough understanding of dog behaviour and stress physiology to help with complex problems such as separation anxiety. Most approaches only deal with the symptoms while I go a layer (or several layers) deeper and address the real problem. This is not only more effective, but also ensures that your dog’s well being improves. 

You can always extend any program for EUR 425 per month, which includes 2 follow up consultations and a continuation of the daily training plans. 

If you finish the 12 week dream dog program, you will be an expert in separation anxiety training and I’m super confident that you can continue without me! Perhaps you feel a little uncertain about your own skills right now, but this will change during the program. 

In the 12 week programme, you still have the right to one 30 min consultation per month after the completion of the program. So ’ll even keep coaching you for free until you reach your goals. This also gives you peace of mind that you can get help in case something changes in your personal circumstances later on, and I’ll support you to get back on track even then.