Pawsitively Independent: A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Canine Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety can be one of the most challenging behavioural issues for dog owners, leading to destruction, excessive barking, and emotional distress for both you and your dog. Pawsitively Independent is a practical, science-backed guide written by Renee Patience, an experienced trainer and behaviourist with over 30 years of expertise in canine behaviour. As the founder of Paws Academy, Renee has helped thousands of dogs and their owners build confidence and overcome anxiety.
This book is part of the Pawsitive Series—a collection of expert-led resources designed to make training and behaviour management accessible to every dog owner. In Pawsitively Independent, you’ll learn:
• How to recognise the early signs of separation anxiety and prevent it from escalating
• Step-by-step desensitisation techniques to help your dog feel secure when left alone
• How diet, enrichment, and supportive tools can influence anxiety levels
• When to seek professional help and how to find the right behaviourist or trainer
• Real-life success stories that prove overcoming separation anxiety is possible
Whether you have a new puppy, a rescue struggling to adjust, or an older dog experiencing newfound anxiety, Pawsitively Independent provides the tools and confidence you need to help your dog embrace alone time—without fear.
For more expert guidance, explore the entire Pawsitive Series for additional resources on raising a happy, well-adjusted dog.
Pawsitively Independent: Overcoming Canine Separation Anxiety
This e-book is a digital download and will be sent to the email address used at checkout. No physical copy will be posted.
If you don’t see the email within 15 minutes, please check your spam or junk folder. Still not there? Just email info@thetrainingofdogs.com and one of the team will help you.
Formats
Your download includes two versions of the book:
- 📘 EPUB: for Apple Books, Google Play Books, or other eReader apps
- 📄 PDF: for instant reading on any device
You’ll receive these together in a ZIP file. Simply unzip it to access both versions.
📖 To Read Your eBook
📱 iPhone/iPad:
- EPUB → Tap the file and choose Open in Books.
- PDF → Opens instantly in Safari or the Books app.
🤖 Android:
- EPUB → Use the free Google Play Books app or a reader like ReadEra.
- PDF → Tap to open directly in your phone’s PDF viewer.
💻 Computer:
- EPUB → Open with Calibre (Windows/Mac) or Apple Books (Mac).
- PDF → Double-click to open in your browser or PDF viewer.
Thank you for supporting responsible publishing and helping to keep trusted, dog-friendly training resources available to all.
