Ask A Trainer How will training help my dog's separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is characterized by your dog's inability to cope with your absence. It can manifest itself in many ways -- including destructive chewing or digging, tearing up the house, house-soiling, or excessive barking. This is because your dog has placed most of his confidence in you, and not in himself. We will build up your dog's confidence by giving him a job to do. That job doesn't have to be anything difficult or complex, but something that your dog can feel good about doing. Just telling him when and where to lie down is enough for many dogs. As we build your dog's confidence, his over-dependence on you will disappear, as will his separation anxiety. You and your dog will both be happier. Ask the Dog Trainer the AAA K-9 newsletter Not just for clients, the AAA K-9 newsletter features tips and tricks about working with your canine best friend. It's a free newsletter which will be sent once a month or so. I'll share experiences with my own dog, talk about challenges clients have faced and overcome along the way (always with their permission, of course!) and maybe even share some doggy humor! Have a question to Ask the Dog Trainer? Click here to send it. Want to sign up to get the newsletter? Enter your e-mail address below (you will receive a confirmation e-mail within a few hours, so be sure to confirm your subscription). Only a name and e-mail address are required: Your Name: E-mail address: Phone Number (optional): Type of Dog(s): Main behavior problem with your dog(s): Subscribe Unsubscribe Hosting by YMLP.com Doggy Events of interest: Fur Ball - a benefit for SPCA Cincinnati, April 22 Paws for the Earth Dog Walk, 10-Noon, Ault Park, April 23 Paws for Hope Doggie Derby, benefit for Women's Crisis Center, Kentucky and protecting pets from abuse, April 29 Dog Walkathon to benefit Pilot Dogs (service dogs for disabled persons), April 30 4th Annual Doggie Dash, May 20th, Ault Park       Interested in walking with the AAA K-9 team? Let me know! Greater Cincinnati Pet Health Fair, College Hill, May 21 HART benefit Golf Outing, Glenview Golf Course, June 10 Findley State Park's Dog Gone Campout -- Wellington OH (northern OH), August 4 & 5 Like to travel with your pet? Visit the Pet Friendly Travel site. This book lists 44 places to hike with your dog in Greater Cincinnati. Want to find a dog park around here? Kellogg/Anderson Dog Park Mt. Airy Dog Park Schappacher Park, Mason Proposal for Montgomery Dog Park Ohio Dog Parks