Home Alone... and comfortable as HECK!

We have a very interesting topic today: Patterns. On today's episode I will explain what I mean by pattern, the downsides to patterns, when they can be beneficial, and how we can work to avoid them when working through an alone time protocol. Book a Complimentary Consultation here: https://www.trainingwithally.com/booking-calendar/home-alone-training-consultation?referral=service_list_widget Sign up for the Home Alone™ Academy Waitlist here: https://www.trainingwithally.com/waitlist

You do NOT want to miss today's episode! Not only will we be diving into regressions and plateaus.. But we will also discuss what they are, how to minimize their chances of happening, and my 4-Step process for getting OUT of a regression!   Did today's episode leave you with lingering questions? Be sure to DM me on Instagram @homealoneacademy   Are you ready to tackle your alone time goals? YAY! I am here to help! Click here, let's get you on the books for a complimentary consultation.

If you are about to embark on a training journey or are already knee deep into one- this episode is for you! Today I will be covering the 5 things that MUST be addressed, ideally before you start working on behavior modification.    Did today's episode spark any questions? Be sure to DM them to me @homealoneacademy   Are you ready to start working towards your alone time goals? Click here to schedule a 30m Complimentary Consultation today!    

In today's episode I am discussing the "cry it out" method and why it is not a recommendation I can ever support when working on alone time.   Did today's episode bring up any questions? DM me on Instagram @homealoneacademy   Are you ready to start working towards your alone time goals? Let's get you on the books for a Complimentary Consultation!!   Blunt Bugental, D. et al. (2003). The hormonal costs of subtle forms of infant maltreatment. Hormones and Behaviour, January, 237-244.   Dawson, G., et al. (2000). The role of early experience in shaping behavioral and brain development and its implications for social policy. Development and Psychopathology, 12(4), 695-712.   Heim, C. et al. (1997). Persistent changes in corticotrophin-releasing factor systems due to early life stress: Relationship to the pathophysiology of major depression ad post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 185-192. Stam, R., et al. (1997). Trauma and the gut: Interactions between stressful experience and intestinal function. Gut.

Does your pup struggle with alone time? Are you feeling lost when it comes to finding the best possible training options to hit your alone time goals? Are you a trainer wondering what it would be like to take on separation anxiety cases? Well, you are in the RIGHT place! On today's episode I discuss separation anxiety, what it takes to be a trainer, best practices, and much more with the world-renowned Malena Demartini! Become a CSAT

You won't want to miss this episode! Today I dive into data collection and why it is important with my fellow CSAT Jackie Johnston.  Links discussed on the episode: Jackie's Blog on data collection Jackies IG

The ONE thing that ALL of you need to be doing! Every dog is an individual. No two dogs will have the same journey through to comfortable alone time. However... there is ONE thing that will help EVERY dog working on behavior modification. Yep, you heard me... every. single. dog.  Even better? You can start implementing it today! Initial Threshold Assessment Humane Dog Training Advocates

There is a very common trend with families out there that is leading to potential training sensitization. Today I discuss what to avoid when training and how to maximize your training efforts to create long lasting behavior change as efficiently as possible. If you are interested in my online training platform to build up alone time comfort, please check out the curriculum and learn more here: https://www.trainingwithally.com/about-2  As always, if you have any questions or comments about today's episode send me a DM on Instagram @TrainingwithAlly or please tag me on Twitter @trainingwthally.   I am looking forward to hearing from you!!

In today's episode I answer listener questions about following to the door, the use of aversives in training, and then focus on what your training protocol should look like when you first start working on building up comfortable alone time!   If you did not win the raffle but are interested in my online training platform to build up alone time comfort, please check out the curriculum and learn more here: Home Alone: Four Phases to Comfort   As always, if you have any questions or comments about today's episode send me a DM on Instagram @TrainingwithAlly or please tag me on Twitter @trainingwthally. I am looking forward to hearing from you!!  

Today's episode covers what to do before training, body language, how to set up and successfully run your Initial Threshold Assessment, and then what to do with the information you gather! In addition to these in depth training topics I will also be announcing the 5 winners that have been granted UNLIMITED access to Home Alone: Four Phases to Comfort.   If you did not win the raffle but are interested in my online training platform to build up alone time comfort, please check out the curriculum and learn more here: Home Alone: Four Phases to Comfort   Additional links: Body language- https://www.doggielanguagebook.com Body language video- https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/kit/dogs-101/#video_link4 Calming signals- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201706/what-are-canine-calming-signals-and-do-they-work   As always, if you have any questions or comments about today's episode send me a DM on Instagram @trainingwithally or please tag me on Twitter @trainingwthally. I am looking forward to hearing from you!!

Does your dog suffer from Separation Anxiety? In this episode we will start to break down the whos, whys, and hows of Separation-Related "problem" behaviors. Do you have questions about today's episode? Please reach out to me on Intagram @trainingwithally or on Twitter @trainingwthally and I would be more than happy to answer your question(s) on a future episode! Get access to Home Alone: Four Phases to Comfort and start working towards your Home Alone goals today!  Learn more