Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation #200

Register your interest in having Nadine and Simone’s online program for Separation Anxiety in English - If you’ve ever owned or seen a dog who suffers from separation anxiety, you know how heartbreaking that can be. I’m sharing a 10-step protocol that will turn the dog training world on its head because it’s like nothing that is out there for separation anxiety help. It’s the FRIDA Protocol created by two of my European students, who are amazing dog trainers, Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel, to help their rescue dog Frida with her extreme separation anxiety. The protocol is now helping many more dogs, and I’m bringing you the steps to overcoming canine separation anxiety for our special 200th episode of Shaped by Dog. 00:00 The FRIDA Protocol for Canine Separation Anxiety 00:48 Case Study: Rescue dog Frida, the reason why Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel created the FRIDA Protocol. 02:29 Problems with popular solutions for separation anxiety. 04:27 The 10-Step FRIDA Protocol (Functional Relaxation Improving Dogs Anxiety) 05:25 Equipment needed for The FRIDA Protocol. 07:48 3 fundamentals of FRIDA Protocol success. 10:46 Calm dog vs. anxious dog body language. 11:49 How to train Functional Relaxation for dogs. 14:35 Build duration of time the dog remains relaxed in your presence. 14:45 Introducing your dog to the remote feeder and WiFi camera. 16:09 Fade in a partially open barrier so the dog has freedom of movement. 17:32 Grow the barrier by placing it against a door threshold. 18:49 TEST 1: Leave the room with door open and barrier in place, observing with the wifi camera. 19:05 What to do if the dog has a meltdown in your absence. 19:47 TEST 2: Close the door, leave the room, increase time away. 20:15 Introduce “hidden treasures” to fade the remote feeder. 21:30 TEST 3: Leave the house. 22:06 Grow this ability to new rooms and places like the car if necessary. In the episode you’ll hear: • A case study of Nadine and Simone’s rescue dog, Frida, who overcame severe separation anxiety. • Why typical approaches to separation anxiety don’t work for extreme cases. • The 10 steps of the FRIDA Protocol to help dogs with separation anxiety. • What equipment you’ll need to get started, including a snuffle mat and remote feeder. • The foundations for success with the FRIDA Protocol. • Why functional relaxation to create calm for dogs is a critical component. • Reminders about the body language of calm dogs vs. anxious dogs. • When and how to introduce remote feeders and WiFi cameras to work through separation anxiety. • How to begin fading in barriers that allow the dog freedom of movement in their “Fortress of Calm“. • When to introduce “Hidden Treasures“ for your dog. • Why remote feeders aren’t babysitters. • When and how to leave your dog home alone for the first time. • How to create calm relaxation for your dog in other places like the car. Separation Anxiety Online Program: Register your interest in having Nadine and Simone’s Online Program for Separation Anxiety in English - Dog Gear Mentioned for the FRIDA Protocol: 1. West Paw Toppl Treat Toys - *2. Snuffle Mat - *3. Bowser Donut Dog Bed - *4. Ex-Pen - *5. PetGeek Remote Feeder - *6. Treat & Train Remote Feeder - *7. Ring Stick Up Cam - 8. Kong Toys - Resources: 1. FRIDA Protocol for Separation Anxiety Online Program (German) - 2. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog’s Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - 3. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - 4. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - 5. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you! Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team. - - - - - - - Our Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: @dogsthat Pinterest: