Threshold, baselines, plateaus and what the camera actually shows you. Written by an owner who trained a dog through separation anxiety.
Understanding · 26 September 2026 · 4 min read
Welfare guidance says no more than four hours for an adult dog. But the number that matters is how long your dog can be alone before distress starts, and that can be far shorter.
Training · 26 September 2026 · 6 min read
Separation anxiety training takes anywhere from a few weeks to several months. What decides it is your dog's starting point, your consistency and whether real absences stay under threshold.
Understanding · 26 September 2026 · 6 min read
The first weeks after adoption, or after a move, are when a dog learns what being alone means. Start with tiny absences from day one, and tell settling-in stress apart from separation anxiety.
Understanding · 26 September 2026 · 6 min read
Most puppies cry when they are first left, and most stop with short, gradual practice. Here is how to tell when it is turning into separation anxiety, and why adult dogs usually develop it after a change.
Comparison · 26 September 2026 · 7 min read
For separation anxiety, the door in frame, full recordings of the first minutes and useful alerts matter more than treat tossing or two-way talk. And an old phone can do the job.
Understanding · 24 September 2026 · 5 min read
Barking and crying when left alone has at least five different causes, and the fix for one makes another worse. Here is how to tell which one you are dealing with before you pick a fix.
Understanding · 22 September 2026 · 5 min read
Chewed door frames and accidents are the signs you find when you get home. The quieter signs, pacing, panting and freezing by the door, happen while you are out and are easy to miss.
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 · 5 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.