Episode #7: Suspending Absences with Jane Wolff
We can’t build up trust if we are routinely breaking it.
-Jane Wolff
If you’ve spent a lot of time in the separation anxiety training space, you’ve probably heard the term “suspending absences.” And if you’re particularly astute, you’ve figured out what that means: You essentially stop leaving your dog home alone.
In this episode of the Believe in Your Dog Podcast, I’m taking a deep dive with my colleague Jane Wolff of Good Wolff on the subject. And like most things related to separation anxiety, it’s nuanced.
It requires you to get curious about your individual dog and their needs.
It requires you to be flexible.
It requires you to observe and collect data.
It requires you to reach out to your community for support.
And it’s more than just bringing your dog to daycare.
You’ll learn:
How exactly we define it (hint: it doesn’t mean you can’t ever be separated from your dog)
Why it is such a critical part of separation anxiety recovery
Why it is a requirement to join our program
What about emergencies?
Creative ways to achieve this seemingly insurmountable task
How to handle absence suspension for dogs who are attached to one key figure
Jane’s personal experience with absence suspension and her separation anxiety dogs
And more!!!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Secret Sauce to Separation Anxiety Success: Suspending Absences
Schedule a Complimentary Call with Jane Wolff, CTC, CSAT
Is Doggy Daycare Right for Your Dog? By Wag the Dog and Company
Choosing a Doggy Daycare by Wag the Dog and Company