Threshold, baselines, plateaus and what the camera actually shows you. Written by an owner who trained a dog through separation anxiety.
Understanding · 18 September 2026 · 4 min read
A dog who barks when you leave might be panicking or might just be annoyed. The difference shows up in the ten minutes after the door closes, and it changes what you should do next.
Training · 18 September 2026 · 4 min read
Over threshold is the line between a dog who is coping alone and one who is not. How to read it on camera, why escalation matters more than any single behaviour, and what to do the moment you see it.
How to · 18 September 2026 · 4 min read
A baseline is how long your dog can be alone before distress starts. Here is how to measure it properly with a camera, what to subtract, and why one measurement is never enough.
Training · 18 September 2026 · 4 min read
Stuck at the same number for weeks, with regressions back to almost nothing? Plateaus are a normal stage of separation anxiety training. Here is what causes them and what actually clears them.
Comparison · 18 September 2026 · 4 min read
Training apps build the plan. Pet cameras show the feed. Almost nothing does both. An honest comparison of what each tool covers, and where Duckie sits among them.