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Your Canis Major Believe in Your Dog is now Your Canis Major! Jackie & Jess are multi-certified behavior consultants specializing in separation related behaviors in dogs.

We are dedicated to enhancing resilience & well-being in separation anxiety dogs & their guardians.

08/28/2026

Getting an individual appointment with a veterinary behaviorist (VB) can be out of reach for so many reasons… Availability, wait list length, cost, etc.

Did you know that many VBs offer vet to vet teleconsults, or virtual behavior consults? Both of these options can provide a quicker, cheaper way to get some very specialized eyes on your dog, and still involve your primary prescriber in the process.

We send lots of clients to VBs who are savvy and up-to-date on separation anxiety through this service, especially if there isn’t a good fit locally. If you’ve been on the fence about adding a VB to your dog’s team, this service is a great way to dip your toes in the water.

Here’s our three step process for separation anxiety training! Something we always say about our training plan is that “...
08/19/2026

Here’s our three step process for separation anxiety training! Something we always say about our training plan is that “it’s simple but it isn’t easy”.

On the surface, these three steps don’t look too hard. But all three come with their own nuances and require some troubleshooting. And all three look different for each dog and each family.

Stuck on the separation anxiety process? We’ve got space for consultations. Come get more eyes on your dog, and clarify what this three step process looks like for your life. 🏠

Idk about you but when I get frustrated or overwhelmed with my dog, I’m consumed with guilt. Using dialectics can help u...
08/15/2026

Idk about you but when I get frustrated or overwhelmed with my dog, I’m consumed with guilt. Using dialectics can help us avoid getting tangled up in black and white thinking and feeling. What opposing ideas can you hold with your own dog? ☯️

Not every dog who struggles with separation is struggling for the same reason.Isolation distress, separation anxiety, hy...
08/13/2026

Not every dog who struggles with separation is struggling for the same reason.

Isolation distress, separation anxiety, hyperattachment, FOMO, and simply being a certified Velcro Dog™ can look similar on the surface. But the way we address the behavior might look different depending on its context and function.

Understanding why your dog is struggling helps us figure out what kind of support they actually need. The label is just a starting point. Your individual dog tells us the rest!

Not sure where to start with separation-related behavior? We’re taking 1:1 clients - click the link in bio to learn more.

Your dog CAN feel safe home alone! We’ve got openings for private training and we’d love to meet you and your dog. Head ...
06/04/2026

Your dog CAN feel safe home alone! We’ve got openings for private training and we’d love to meet you and your dog. Head to the link in our bio to schedule your consultation. 🔗🖱️

What category does your separation anxiety fall within during alone time? 💬 Remember, it isn’t about one particular stre...
06/02/2026

What category does your separation anxiety fall within during alone time? 💬

Remember, it isn’t about one particular stressor. What matters most is your dog’s ability to cope with that stressor.

You wouldn’t ask your therapist how long it takes to cure PTSD, stop panic attacks, or fix social anxiety. Not because h...
05/14/2026

You wouldn’t ask your therapist how long it takes to cure PTSD, stop panic attacks, or fix social anxiety. Not because healing isn’t possible, but because it isn’t that black and white.

When it comes to most mental health conditions, there isn’t a “fix” or a “cure”. There are ways to reduce symptoms, cope better, and improve daily function. There are ways to manage things, and lessen their impact on wellbeing.

Separation anxiety is a complex challenge rooted in early experiences, health, the current environment, past learning history, genetics, resilience, and daily life. So no — your dog won’t be fixed in six weeks, or cured in 3 months.

But we can help your dog feel safer, reduce distress, build healthier coping skills, and improve overall wellbeing for both ends of the leash.

Separation anxiety training is nuanced, emotional, and deeply individual. Need help sifting through it all? Click the link in bio to connect with us. 🐕✨ 
 

Secure attachment is often misunderstood in dog training spaces.A dog who looks to you for safety, reassurance, or comfo...
03/13/2026

Secure attachment is often misunderstood in dog training spaces.

A dog who looks to you for safety, reassurance, or comfort is not automatically “too dependent.” And warmly responding to these needs won’t reinforce their fear, stress, or anxiety. In fact, attachment science tells us that feeling safe in relationships often supports resilience, exploration, confidence, and stress tolerance.

Dogs are social animals. They seek proximity to trusted people when life feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or overwhelming. And the availability of support for those big emotions can really influence how your dog reacts to stress overall.

When we talk about secure attachment, constant closeness isn’t the goal. It means that your dog knows that your support is consistent, available, responsive, reliable, and predictable. They trust that you can provide them with emotional security in the face of stress. That trust actually gives dogs more capacity to cope, not less.

And importantly, secure attachment and independence are not opposites. Very often, one helps make the other possible.

How do you see attachment influence your dog’s stress tolerance?

Pain is complex. Dogs are subtle. And imaging has limits, even though we’d like to take it at face value. Questioning th...
01/09/2026

Pain is complex. Dogs are subtle. And imaging has limits, even though we’d like to take it at face value. Questioning these common myths can help us notice signs of pain earlier, and advocate more confidently for our dogs’ comfort and wellbeing

If this made you pause or rethink something, that’s a good thing. Awareness is the first step to getting your dog the support they might need. What stood out to you?

Management isn’t synonymous with sitters or daycare. Management just means “arranging the environment so that your dog d...
12/17/2025

Management isn’t synonymous with sitters or daycare. Management just means “arranging the environment so that your dog doesn’t keep rehearsing the behaviour.”

Total suspension of all absences can feel incredibly restrictive, especially for guardians who live alone. Often, managing quick absences like taking out the trash, or grabbing an ingredient you forgot at the grocery store, can be a bigger pain point than managing a dinner out, or a day at the office.

Quick, creative environmental changes might help you sneak out to do those tiny absences while you protect your progress, and your dog’s wellbeing, too.

The rule of thumb? If your dog shows any separation-related behaviors, that approach isn’t right for them. It’s only management if the environmental arrangement is preventing the problem behavior from occurring.

What creative solution have you found for managing absences on your separation anxiety journey?

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