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Absolutely recommendable

Steffi Krause

Every shelter or rescue organisation should watch it and share it with its volunteers. After 11.5years living with a separation anxiety dog, specialised in t...

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Every shelter or rescue organisation should watch it and share it with its volunteers. After 11.5years living with a separation anxiety dog, specialised in this training, offering day and foster care for this special needs dogs and working in animal rescues i want to thank Malena and Grisha from the bottom of my heart for showing these options for all those out there who desperately try to help dogs with these issues

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AMAZING

Patrícia Ramalho

Thank you very much for this amazing seminar. So so useful and complete and with so much important information. It will be very helpful to help our adopters ...

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Thank you very much for this amazing seminar. So so useful and complete and with so much important information. It will be very helpful to help our adopters and our dogs that suffer from SRBP.

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Useful course

Karolina Walków

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Wonderfoul and very useful course! <3

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Wonderfoul and very useful course! <3

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Great course!

Sandra Segall

This is a terrific course and a great introduction if you haven't read Malena's book on Separation Anxiety yet.

This is a terrific course and a great introduction if you haven't read Malena's book on Separation Anxiety yet.

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Great information!

Emily Evenson

This course was a great intro on separation anxiety in dogs and helped me a lot in navigating training with my foster dog and helping his adopters.

This course was a great intro on separation anxiety in dogs and helped me a lot in navigating training with my foster dog and helping his adopters.

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Content as described

Shelley Ann

Very useful .. I shall be having a second listen

Very useful .. I shall be having a second listen

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Simply Wonderful

Angelique Norman

Malena DeMartini is amazing! She speaks with such compassion and it may sound strange, but I felt like someone finally understands what I'm going through wit...

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Malena DeMartini is amazing! She speaks with such compassion and it may sound strange, but I felt like someone finally understands what I'm going through with my own separation anxiety doggy. I can't recommend this course enough!

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An examination of high strung dogs and effective pointers...

Michael Steimle

This is a well put together course. We, as pet guardians and caretakers, are driven to put the good welfare of the dog first and foremost... always. Multi...

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This is a well put together course. We, as pet guardians and caretakers, are driven to put the good welfare of the dog first and foremost... always. Multiple methods of handling separation anxiety are discussed, including use of anti anxiety medications.. (great comparison to a diabetic and being denied insulin btw. 👏. As dog caretakers, trainers, pals and family members it is our responsibility to ensure appropriate care that might include medication. I appreciated that the option was presented in a thoughtful compassionate manner framing the duty to relieve the turmoil if we can, even if that requires medication to help relieve their intense anxiety. I know many people who are on Xanax themselves... why not keep every option open because in the end we do all this for them.

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Great course!

Sandra Segall

This is a terrific course and a great introduction if you haven't read Malena's book on Separation Anxiety yet.

This is a terrific course and a great introduction if you haven't read Malena's book on Separation Anxiety yet.

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Absolutely recommendable

Steffi Krause

14years ago I adopted a foster care dog with several traumata and serious separation anxiety, so i came across Malena as a specialist after a while. I wish I...

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14years ago I adopted a foster care dog with several traumata and serious separation anxiety, so i came across Malena as a specialist after a while. I wish I could have seen this course before the adoption to organise the village that we would have needed. We had 12 wonderful years together in which I dedicated my whole life to my dog, with a bit more knowledge at the beginning it surely would have been easier. Thank your for sharing your knowledge and improving the life of so many dogs and their owners as well

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Help!!! I'm here and aloooooone!

We are so grateful to everyone who helps our homeless dog population in the shelter and rescue world. It’s often a thankless task, and sadly, dogs who suffer from separation anxiety within that population present a number of challenges which can be difficult to address.

In this free mini-course, Marlena DeMartini presents two webinars. In the first video, she discusses separation anxiety diagnostics in the shelter environment. She explores strategies to help and methods that don’t, but also looks at how to deploy separation anxiety help within an organization, and addresses the challenges that providing adoption counseling can bring.

In video two, Malena moves on to addressing separation anxiety in newly adopted dogs. The joy of bringing home a new-to-you dog is incredible, but what if they are showing signs of separation anxiety? Malena is here to help!

These videos are on demand now with two additional recordings - an interview to kick off the mini-course and a student Q&A Session with Malena, both hosted by me (Grisha Stewart). Recorded March, 2022.

  • Suitable for all but especially for pet owners, shelter workers, dog trainers, and behaviorists with rescue dogs or puppies.

  • Learn what separation anxiety looks like, and understand its cause.

  • Explore the most efficient and effective ways to work on this behavior, and where to go for help and support.

  • Understand the most common challenges in rescue for separation anxiety dogs.

  • Deep dive into separation anxiety diagnostics in the shelter.

  • Assess strategies that help and methods that don’t.

  • Help newly adopted dogs acclimate to separation.

  • This webinar is specific to separation anxiety for shelter dogs and new-to-you dogs. If you're looking for step-by-step separation anxiety advice, be sure to check out our general Separation Anxiety webinar with Terrie Hayward.

  • Have you considered a Diamond membership? Diamond All Access Pass gets you into all of our classes. It's a super value!

  • We also have a Library Pass which lets you stream this course and a lot of other pre recorded content. Find out more on the Library Pass Page.

Malena is here to help you understand what to do about shelter & rescue dogs with separation anxiety.

Help your Shelter Dog or Puppy Overcome Separation Anxiety

  • Practical Instructional Videos

    This video series has four recordings: two 30-minute presentations ("Separation Anxiety in Shelters" and "Separation Anxiety in Adopted Dogs"), a 30-minute interview, and a 30-minute Q&A session from students.

  • Bonus Resources

    In addition to the videos, your course player will includes notes, an automated session transcript, and links / important tidbits from the Q&A when it was live.

    CEUs (CCPDT & IAABC) Available for Course Purchasers and Diamond Members

    2.5 IAABC CEUS.
    2.5 CCPDT CEUs.

  • Continue the Learning

    Attendees are also eligible to continue the conversation in the Grisha Stewart Learner Support Group.

    Diamond members can discuss this and many more Academy topics in the Exclusive Diamond Members Facebook Group.

About the Instructor

I'm thrilled to welcome Malena to my Academy. Read on to learn why!

Certified Trainer and Counselor

Malena DeMartini, CTC

Malena DeMartini, Certified Trainer and Counselor (CTC), is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder over the last 21 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.

She teaches an online course for guardians in her own school called Mission: POSSIBLE, which 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 separation anxiety 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.

Ready to help dogs get more comfortable with solitude?

It's your choice: sign up for this mini-course individually or get it (and a lot more) as a Diamond Member.

  • Free

    FreeSeparation Anxiety in Shelters, Rescues and Newly Adopted Dogs with Malena DeMartini, CTC (Free Mini Course)

    One-time 'purchase' to add this mini-course to your library of courses. Your access will not expire.
    Enroll Now
  • $30.00

    $30.00Separation Anxiety: Deciphering the Behavior with Terrie Hayward, CSAT (Webinar Available Now)

    One-time purchase to add Terrie's general Separation Anxiety webinar to your library of courses. Your access will not expire.
    Buy Now
  • $39.99 / month

    $39.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    The best value option for dog professionals and dog people who want access to ALL live and on-demand streaming content on the site, including this webinar.

    Diamonds are also part of a thriving, supportive community that loves to dig into every aspect of dog behavior. You'll get help from a growing library of emotionally intelligent dog training and animal behavior classes, taught by my favorite experts from around the world. Diamonds also get special events, student coupons, and other perks. [Learn more].
    Go Diamond
  • $19.99 / month

    $19.99 / monthGSA Library Pass

    A great value option for dog lovers who want to watch webinars on demand, but don't need the full benefits and community of a Diamond Membership.

    Access pre recorded content and Grisha's eBooks for one low price per month. [Learn more]."
    Go Library

When you start a membership - either a Diamond or a Library Pass - it will go for a month and then renew automatically each month after that. You can easily cancel renewal at any time and your access to the content will just expire on your renewal date.


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