The Exceptional Canine

08/16/2026

Amazing work! 🥰💙

08/06/2026

Does your dog have severe separation anxiety, or are they just a master escape artist?
As a dog trainer, I hear it all the time: "My dog has horrible separation anxiety they break out of their crate the second I leave!"
While that can be true, often it’s simply a dog who realized they can bust out of a flimsy crate because it isn't sturdy enough to hold them. So, how do you tell the difference?
A few months ago, I was doing an evaluation. I asked the owner to hand me the leash and walk out of the building. The moment she left, her dog began calmly exploring and sniffing around. Within five minutes, he was playing with me. The owner was convinced he had severe separation anxiety, yet the dog barely noticed she was gone.
Some might say it was just a new environment, but a dog that is truly, deeply attached will constantly monitor where their owner went and stay on high alert.
So, let me ask you again: is your dog dealing with real separation anxiety, or are they just an escape artist?
Either way, I can help you fix it.
(Attached is a photo of Elsie, Millie, and Oakley taking a break from playing!)

05/18/2026

04/30/2026

Lots of training fun going on here! 🤩