Does your dog panic when you leave the house?
If your dog barks, howls or panics the moment you close the door, you already know how quickly it takes over everything. Plans cancelled. Popping to the shops turned into an operation. That constant worry with everything you do.
It's exhausting, and it's isolating, because most people don't understand what it's like until they've lived it themselves.
But it doesn't have to stay this way.
With the right approach, your dog can learn to feel safe when home alone. You can:
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Leave the house without guilt
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Feel confident your dog is calm and settled
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Stop cancelling plans
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See friends, run errands, and enjoy your life again
This isn't bad behaviour.
Separation anxiety isn't bad behaviour, and it isn't disobedience. It's a fear response, and it needs a structured approach built around your individual dog.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
You'll get a clear, step by step plan built specifically for your dog. Direct 1:1 specialist support throughout the process. Methods grounded in behavioural science, used practically so the work fits around your real life rather than asking you to rearrange it.
See What Our Clients Say
Introducing The Oaks Veterinary Physiotherapy:
A Whole-Dog Approach to Separation Anxiety Support
I'm delighted to announce a new collaboration with Emily Harris of The Oaks Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
As part of this partnership, all new separation anxiety clients will now receive an online gait analysis assessment as part of their onboarding process. You'll be asked to submit a series of videos of your dog's movement, which Emily will review in detail. Following the assessment, a comprehensive report will be provided and shared with your veterinary surgeon.
Medical issues, pain, and physical discomfort can have a significant impact on behaviour and can play a major role in separation anxiety. Identifying potential signs of discomfort early helps us build a more complete picture of your dog and ensures we're considering all factors that may be affecting their emotional wellbeing and progress in training.
Choosing the right physiotherapist to work alongside was incredibly important to me, and Emily was the obvious choice. She has worked closely with my own dog, Luna, for more than two years and has played a huge role in her treatment and ongoing wellbeing. Emily is exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely dedicated to the dogs she works with, which is why I trust her completely.
Emily founded The Oaks Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in 2021 after graduating with Distinction from Writtle University College with an Integrated Master's degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy. She is accredited by IRVAP and RAMP, holds a Level 3 Hydrotherapy qualification, and regularly undertakes continuing professional development to stay at the forefront of veterinary rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
Her expertise brings an invaluable additional layer of support to the dogs and families I work with.
I'm delighted to be able to offer this service to all new clients and look forward to helping dogs achieve lasting progress through a truly holistic approach to separation anxiety.