Fran's Best Friend

​Helping dog's become happy home alone.

Does your dog bark, howl, pace, become destructive or struggle to settle when you leave the house? Perhaps they follow you everywhere, become distressed when you close a door between you, or become frustrated when they cannot get to you.

Living with a dog who struggles when left alone can be emotionally exhausting. You may feel guilty every time you leave, worry about what you will come home to, or find that your own freedom and daily routine have become restricted.

Your dog isn't being naughty or deliberately difficult. Their behaviour is communicating that something about being alone is difficult for them.

Separation-related behaviours can have different underlying causes, and understanding what your dog is experiencing is the first step towards helping them. My remote behaviour modification programme provides personalised, structured support to help you understand your dog's needs and work towards calmer, more comfortable time apart.

The aim is to help your dog develop confidence and emotional security when alone, while helping you regain your freedom and peace of mind.

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What Can Behaviour Modification Help With?

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Separation-related behaviours are not all the same. A dog who struggles when left alone may be experiencing anxiety, frustration or difficulty coping with missing out on social contact. These experiences can overlap, so understanding your individual dog's behaviour is essential. You may recognise one of the following in your dog. 

Isolation Anxiety - Some dogs struggle simply because they are alone and may bark, howl, whine, pace, pant, attempt to escape, become destructive, or have toilet accidents. ​

The goal is to help your dog gradually develop the confidence to feel safe and settled without human company.

Barrier Frustration - Some dogs become distressed or frustrated when a physical barrier prevents them from reaching a person, another animal or an area they want access to. They might bark, scratch and paw at doors/gates/crate, vocalise,  and become increasingly agitated when access is restricted. ​

The aim is to help your dog become more comfortable with boundaries and restricted access, using gradual training that builds tolerance without overwhelming them.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) - Some dogs become unsettled because they want to know what is happening around them or fear missing out on social interaction. They may constantly follow their owners, struggle to relax in a separate room or become frustrated when they cannot participate in household activities. They might follow you from room to room, become unsettled when your out of sight, bark or appear cross when you try and leave without them. .

The aim is to help your dog learn that they can relax independently and that being apart from you doesn't mean they are missing out on something important.

These patterns can overlap, and similar behaviours can have different causes. An individual assessment helps us understand what may be contributing to your dog's difficulties and what support is most appropriate.

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How  Behaviour Modification works

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Behaviour modification is about changing how your dog feels and responds to situations they currently find difficult. Rather than simply trying to stop barking, prevent destruction or teach your dog to tolerate being alone, we work towards changing the underlying emotional response.

For separation-related difficulties, this involves gradual desensitisation: introducing manageable levels of separation and increasing the challenge only when your dog is comfortable. We work at your dog's pace, using their behaviour and progress to guide each step.

There is no forcing your dog to endure distress in the hope they will eventually get used to it. The focus is on building confidence, creating positive experiences and avoiding repeated episodes of panic wherever possible.

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Together, We Will Work Towards:

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Building confidence to help your dog feel safer and more secure when separated from you.

Reducing anxiety and frustration by identifying triggers and working towards calmer responses.

Developing independence and helping your dog become more comfortable relaxing without constant access to you.

Increasing alone-time gradually by progressing in small, manageable steps based on your dog's individual tolerance.

Preventing setbacks by adapting training to your dog's responses and avoiding pushing them beyond what they can currently manage.

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The Behaviour Modification Programme

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My four-week remote behaviour modification programme is tailored to your dog's individual needs, allowing us to work in the environment where their difficulties actually occur: your home.

Working remotely means I can review video of your dog in their familiar surroundings and observe their responses without my physical presence changing their usual behaviour. It also means you can access personalised support wherever you are.

1. Free 30 minute discovery call

We'll start will a free 30 - minute phone call to discuss your dog, the behaviours you are concerned about, your goals and what daily life currently looks like. 

2. Individual behaviour consultation

We'll then arrange a remote consultation to explore your dogs history, environment, triggers, and behaviour patterns. Design a plan tailored to your dog, and implement immediate management and safety strategies where appropriate. 

3. 4-week plan implementation

Throughout 4 - week cycle you will be given 5 personalised daily goal each week, daily video reviews and scoring, progress and date tracking, weekly live check in's, milestone badges, and tech support if needed. This structured approach ensures steady measurable progress, whilst preventing set backs. 

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Behaviour Modification Programme Pricing

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Initial 4-Week Full Programme: £450

Your starting programme includes the initial assessment, personalised training plan, daily video reviews, exercise scoring, weekly live check-ins and ongoing support five days a week.

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Continuation 4-Week Programme: £400

For dogs who need additional time, a further four-week cycle provides continued guidance, training reviews and plan adjustments as we build on the progress already made.

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Let's take the first step towards a calmer, more confident dog, and more freedom for you.

Get in touch to arrange your initial assessment and find out how we can help your dog.​​​