Transforming Separation Anxiety Into Separation Relaxation
Trade in your stress, frustration and isolation for freedom, peace of mind and relief- for you AND your dog!
Get the transformation you want and deserve!
Follow a proven, step-by-step process so you can leave your house worry-free, while your dog relaxes at home on their own!
Your dog panics, you feel guilty. Your dog barks, you take the call from the angry neighbor. Your dog is afraid and you’re confused. Don’t they know you always come home?
You’re stressed out and tired of being stuck at home.
This is not the life you envisioned you’d be living with your dog.
I'm here to tell you that it's not the life you have to live!
It's Time To Break Free...
From the constant stress and worry.
From the endless cycle of buying products and training classes that don't work.
From the embarrassment and shame.
From the guilt about your dog's suffering.
It's time to get the quality of life both you and your dog deserve.
Imagine a life where you leave your dog home without worry.
Where your dog is confident and content on their own and greets you calmly and happily upon your return.
Where neither of you have to suffer anymore.
That's exactly the life that's possible.
In This Course:
You’ll be guided by a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), so you can be confident that you’re on the right track—no more guesswork!
You'll follow a proven path towards resolution, broken up into 5 phases, so that you can work at your own pace.
You'll achieve long-term, lasting behavior change so that you can get your life back once and for all.
You don't have to struggle to find the right answers.
You don't have to figure it out on your own.
You don't have to live with the overwhelm anymore.
Bonus Resources to Take Your Skills Further
Downloadable Materials
These downloadable resources are designed to keep you organized and on track throughout the course. With easy-to-use templates, checklists, and guides, you’ll have everything you need to stay focused, manage your progress, and apply your learning effectively.
Bonus Videos
You'll get access to bonus tutorial videos that dive deeper into key concepts and provide additional tips and strategies throughout the course. These videos are designed to complement the course material, to help you master the content more effectively.
Support Along the Way
Got questions? Feeling stuck? I’m here to help you every step of the way along your training journey! Reach out anytime through our Facebook group, "Dog Separation Anxiety Support Group," or email me directly at [email protected].
FAQ
I've tried other training courses. What makes this one different?
To achieve the best results, training must be tailored to each individual dog. While other programs rely on a one-size-fits-all approach, this course is different. You'll follow a proven blueprint, but also learn how to make training decisions that are specific to your dog. This way, you can be confident you're using the most effective methods to achieve the best results in the shortest time possible.
Who is the instructor?
You’ll be guided through your training journey by Cori Tufano, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) with nearly 15 years of animal training experience. Cori holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and is a Fear Free Certified Trainer, Family Dog Mediator, and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Throughout her career, she’s trained a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, sea lions, dolphins, seals, penguins, and even fish! A self-proclaimed behavioral science nerd, Cori is always reading the latest books on behavior and training or enrolling in webinars, conferences, and courses to ensure she provides the most effective and efficient training for both dogs and their owners.
How long will the training process take before my dog's anxiety is resolved?
This program is self-paced and numerous factors will influence how long the training process will take, including but not limited to: how often you train, your dog's physical and emotional state, and their history of alone-time experiences, along with your specific training goals.
Will this actually work?
This course is built on the latest science-based training methods for addressing separation anxiety. While I cannot guarantee specific behavior changes, as it's unethical to promise outcomes for a living being, I can confidently say that this process is effective. It has helped thousands of dogs permanently overcome their separation anxiety.
What is your refund policy?
All sales are final. Due to the digital nature of this course, we do not offer refunds once the purchase has been made. By enrolling in the course, you acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy. If you have any questions or concerns before purchasing, please contact me at [email protected] for more information.
How long will I have access to the course content?
Students have access to all course materials for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Course curriculum
1
Welcome!
Welcome
Before We Get Started
2
Technology and Equipment
Equipment Needed
3
Separation Anxiety Overview
What Is Separation Anxiety?
What Causes Separation Anxiety
Myths
Test Your Knowledge!
4
Medication and Supplementation
Medication and Supplementation
Test Your Knowledge!
5
Desensitization
Desensitization
Test Your Knowledge!
6
Management
Suspending Absences
Absence Suspension Solutions
Exercise and Enrichment
Resource: Canine Enrichment
To Crate Or Not To Crate?
Test Your Knowledge!
7
Determining Your Dog's Starting Point
Reading Your Dog's Stress Signals
Canine Body Language
Threshold
Potential Green, Yellow and Red Zone Behaviors
Potential Green, Yellow and Red Zone Behaviors (Downloadable)
Conducting Your Initial Assessment
Initial Assessment: Notes and Reminders
Test Your Knowledge!
8
Designing Your Training Protocol
All The Details
Your Training Protocol
What To Expect
Record Keeping
Google Spreadsheet Template
Training Spreadsheet Downloads
How To Progress Through The Phases
Test Your Knowledge!
9
Phase One
Checkpoint
Phase One Objective
Training Protocol: Cheat Sheet
Training Protocol: Cheat Sheet (downloadable)
Your First Week
Week One: Rough Draft
Week One: Rough Draft (downloadable)
Using Your Training Spreadsheet
Your First Reassessment
Next Steps
Phase One Training Blueprint
Phase One Training Blueprint (downloadable)
Phase One: Notes and Reminders
Test Your Knowledge!
BONUS Video: Getting Started With Your Training Protocol
10
Phase Two
Checkpoint
Phase Two Objective
Phase Two Training Blueprint
Phase Two Training Blueprint (downloadable)
Before We Move On
Designing Appropriate Warm Up Steps
PDQ Overview
My Dog's PDQs
My Dog's PDQs (downloadable)
Three Elements of Training
Incorporating Your First Pre-Departure Cue
Balancing PDQs With Duration
Pre-Departure Cue Cheat Sheet
Pre Departure Cue Cheat Sheet (Downloadable)
Phase Two: Notes and Reminders
Test Your Knowledge!
11
Phase Three
Checkpoint
Phase Three Objective
Phase Three Training Blueprint
Phase Three Training Blueprint (downloadable)
Time For a Review
Incorporating Post Departure Cues
Post Departure Cue List
Post Departure Cue List (downloadable)
Post Departure Cue Cheat Sheet
Post Departure Cue Cheat Sheet (downloadable)
Moving Forward With Your Training Protocol
Phase Three: Notes and Reminders
Test Your Knowledge!
BONUS Video: Progressing Forward Successfully With Post Departure Cues
12
Phase Four
Checkpoint
Phase Four Objective
Let's Recap
Building Duration
Moving Forward With Reassessments
Best Practices For Success
New Training Protocol Cheat Sheet
New Training Protocol Cheat Sheet (downloadable)
Phase Four Training Blueprint
Phase Four Training Blueprint (downloadable)
Phase Four: Notes and Reminders
Test Your Knowledge!
BONUS Video: Embracing Change to Maximize Success
13
Phase Five
Checkpoint
Phase Five Objective
One Last Review
Later In Your Protocol...
Fading Warm Up Steps
Fading Warm Up Steps Cheat Sheet
Fading Warm Up Steps Cheat Sheet (Downloadable)
Phase Five Training Blueprint
Phase Five Training Blueprint (downloadable)
All The Extras
Next Steps
Phase Five: Notes and Reminders
Test Your Knowledge!
Congratulations!
14
Misc. Extras
Puppies
Multi-Dog Homes
Senior Dogs
Moving and Maintaining Progress
Multiple Absences Per Day
Instructor(s)
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
Cori Tufano
Cori Tufano has over a decade of animal training experience, and has worked with more than 15 different species of animals including dogs, cats, dolphins, sea lions, fish and penguins, training a variety of behaviors and tricks. Her passion though, is helping dogs overcome their separation anxiety. She holds four professional certifications, has a degree in psychology and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Cori uses a force free and fear free approach to training and is committed to staying up to date on the latest science-based training methods.
When she is not training dogs, she loves to hang out on the beach or with her husband and 2 dogs, Roxi and Makai.
