Ep. 16 Separation Related Behaviours in Shelter Dogs

*New Episode! Separation related behaviours in shelter dogs- with Malena DeMartini* This week we discussed separation related problems with one of the leading experts, Malena De Martini. Separation related problems are one of the most difficult problem behaviours we face, and this is even truer when we consider the shelter and rescue environment In this episode we discuss what are separation related behaviour, how we can assess them in shelter and what plans we can come up with to support and work with dogs facing these issues. Malena and her team are also collecting information about dogs in shelter with seperation issues and what support YOU think you need complete th survey here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfodyugvOJ3M6suADfBfYhFncowOXNkkHDQii0OQKhbBfUjvQ/viewform?usp=send_form About Malena Malena DeMartini is a Certified Trainer and Counselor (CTC) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) – Since 2001, she has specialized exclusively in canine separation anxiety, having worked hundreds of cases and constantly innovating to find better ways to treat the condition and support guardians, other trainers, rescues, and shelters. Malena is renowned worldwide for her success in helping countless dogs (and the people who love them) overcome this debilitating behavior issue. Malena is the founder of the prestigious Separation Anxiety Certification Program (SACP), which has graduated hundreds of Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers (CSATs) across the globe. She oversees a team of top separation anxiety trainers, as well as organizing and leading ongoing professional development opportunities for her international network of CSATs. For dog guardians, Malena has created Mission: POSSIBLE, an online self-paced course that has proven to be an invaluable resource in the industry with an immeasurable success rate. She is also passionate about offering educational opportunities for other dog professionals. Links Support for shelter- https://malenademartini.com/support-for-shelters/ Survey for shelter staff- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfodyugvOJ3M6suADfBfYhFncowOXNkkHDQii0OQKhbBfUjvQ/viewform?usp=send_form Free mini seperation shelter course- https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/separationanxietyrescue?ref=352ff9