Separation-Related Anxiety
What are the signs?
Separation-Related Anxiety. What are the signs?
What is the CALM programme?
In this first video of this mini series, Dr Sarah Heath, European Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, introduces the CALM programme, a behavioural modification programme developed in order to prevent and manage separation related disorders in dogs.
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C: Create Emotional Stability
In this second video in the CALM programme mini series, Dr Sarah Heath discusses the first part of the programme – C: Create emotional stability. Sarah discusses how to set dogs up for success both when in company and when left alone.
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A: Alter Expectations of Interactions
In this third video in the CALM programme series, Dr Sarah Heath discusses the importance of ensuring dogs have realistic expectations of how often they can have human company and ensuring they are not dependant on information from their caregiver to feel calm and settle
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L: Leave Predictive Signals which give Certainty of your Return
In this fourth video of Dr Sarah Heath’s CALM programme series, Sarah demonstrates how to leave the dog a predictive signal which gives the dog certainty of the caregivers return.
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M: Modify underlying Emotional Health where necessary
In this final video in the CALM programme series, Dr Sarah Heath discusses the issue of emotional illness in dogs and how veterinary surgeons can help caregivers to support dogs with emotional illness.
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Preparing your puppy or new dog to be left alone
Being able to be left alone comes from a puppy or adult dog feeling safe and secure. In this video, Dr Sarah Heath European Specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, discusses how to ensure your puppy or new dog feels safe and secure when on their own.
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Does my dog have a separation related problem (anxiety)?
In this video, Dr Sarah Heath European Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, discusses the signs that may suggest your dog has a separation related problem (anxiety) and advises on what to do next
Learn more about the CALM programme here
Behaviour problems – can your Vet help?
In this video, Dr Sarah Heath European Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, looks at what caregivers should do if they suspect their dog has a behaviour problem.
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Managing a separation related problem (anxiety)
Looking into behavioural problems can be a mystery for caregivers. In this video, Dr Sarah Heath European Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, looks at what caregivers should expect if their dog is being investigated for a behavioural problem.
Learn more about the CALM programme here
