UpdateKiss Dog Training Shawnee Kansas d for Shawnee & Kansas City Dog Owners

I originally shared the article below quite a while ago, and I’m going back through some older posts to double-check the information and make sure it still reflects what I see every day working with dogs and owners here in the Shawnee and Kansas City area.

Separation anxiety is one of those issues where bad advice ages poorly — and good advice holds up. This is one of those resources that still holds up, which is why I’m resurfacing it and adding some context based on real-world cases I continue to work with locally.

Separation anxiety is one of those behavior issues that can completely turn a household upside down if you’re not prepared for what you’re actually dealing with.

This is a great article and an even better resource for dog owners struggling with separation anxiety. The techniques discussed are not complicated — but they do take time, and that’s the part many people underestimate.

Helping a dog with separation anxiety usually means:

  • rearranging your daily routine

  • being more intentional about departures and arrivals

  • committing to consistency for several months, not weeks

This is not a “try it for a weekend and see what happens” kind of problem.

Just as important, separation anxiety is not something you should tackle alone. Having the right veterinarian involved and working with a trainer who has real experience with anxiety-based behaviors can make a significant difference in both progress and sanity.

With the right plan, support, and expectations, it can and does get better — but only if everyone involved understands what they’re committing to.

👉 Click here to read the article

A Quick Note From K.I.S.S. Dog Training

At K.I.S.S. Dog Training, we’re proud to be a leader in dog training in Shawnee and the surrounding Kansas City area. We believe dogs are only as good as the guidance they receive, which is why we stick to our motto: “Keep it simple, stupid.”

When it comes to complex behavior issues like separation anxiety, simplicity, structure, and consistency matter far more than quick fixes.

If you’re struggling with anxiety-related behaviors and need help figuring out what actually makes sense for your dog and your lifestyle, working with an experienced dog trainer in Shawnee or dog trainer in Kansas City can help you put a realistic plan in place.

If you want to talk through options or next steps, start with the Contact page and we’ll take it from there.

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