Kate & Orka (Boulder, CO)

We can't say enough good things about Believe in Your Dog! Jackie is wonderful. We worked with her to help our terrier mix, Orka, with his severe separation anxiety. When we adopted Orka a little over three months ago, he would go absolutely bananas when we left him alone--I'm talking instant, throwing-himself-at-the-door-and-screaming freakout every time we left the house. It was so stressful for us, to say nothing of how scary it must have been for him!

With Jackie's help, we've slowly been increasing the amount of time he spends alone, and he's been making huge strides. We're so proud of the progress he's made, and Jackie has been our family's biggest cheerleader. You can tell how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. With her calm, nonjudgmental demeanor and terrific sense of humor, she's helped us realize that what seemed like an insurmountable problem can be solved.

Orka is currently knocking out 3 hour absences consistently with no problems. He is so much calmer and more comfortable, which is of course the most important thing to us. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, make Jackie the first person you contact!