Door is a bore is the foundation of separation anxiety training. Most dogs with separation anxiety start to panic before you’ve even left the house. That’s why we first work on desensitising them to the leaving routine using an exercise called Door is a bore. Learn what it is, why it’s so important, and follow my step by step video series taking you through each level.

Separation anxiety in dogs is often misunderstood. While some dogs show obvious signs such as barking, destruction or toileting, others display much subtler signs of distress that can easily be missed. In this blog, we’ll explore what separation anxiety is, why dogs panic when left alone and the common and subtle signs to look out for.