Ep. 38 - Malena DeMartini on Working with Separation Anxiety

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast

Malena DeMartini joins us today to talk about separation anxiety. This topic alone gives lots of trainers anxiety! She shares some common misconceptions of separation anxiety, frequent mistakes, and the role that desensitization has in treating SA in dogs. Discover why separation anxiety happens and what you can do to better serve your clients in their training journeys with their dogs. Learn more about Malena and her programs here: https://malenademartini.com/

Malena DeMartini, CTC, is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder over the last 20 years. Her book, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, in addition to her newly published book, Separation Anxiety in Dogs, Next Generation in Treatment Protocols and Practices has helped countless numbers of dogs. Her online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE has proven to be an invaluable resource in the industry and the success rate realized there is inestimable. In addition to writing and lecturing worldwide, Malena oversees a team of top SA trainers and runs an internationally accessible certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their skills. Malena is passionate about furthering education in this field through science-based methods. Resources about separation anxiety and support with training can be found at malenademartini.com

About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together.

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