Separation Skills

Struggling with separation anxiety?

Does your dog panic when left alone?

Coming home to your dog in a panicked state?

Your belongings destroyed?

Noise complaints from the neighbours?

Separation Skills

Caring for sensitive dogs is tough

But there is hope and a path to healing in…

What Is Separation Skills?

Your trainer guides you through the 3 month treatment plan via live classes and learning material.

12-Week Online Program

We support you through the healing process with text support via our Trainer In Your Pocket service.

Trainer Support

Our experts empower you with a the skills and knowledge you need to give you and your anxious dog comfortable home alone.

A Clear Path To Forward

*Spring Semester Currently in Session*

Waitlist for our Summer Semester is currently Open!

  • Understand canine psychology principles and learn to use management your dog to minimize stress and cultivate good canine mental health

  • Master the art of departure desensitisation and learn how to walk out of your front door to leave while your dog calmly relaxes and watches you, before falling asleep!

  • Learn how to manage and then successfully re-introduce triggers like ‘picking up your keys’ and ‘locking the door’ that often send SA dogs into a panic

  • Separation Anxiety often comes hand in hand with (often undiagnosed) health issues. To see long term success we guide you to get to the root of the problem, and work with a vet to achieve alone time success

You Will Learn…

Is Separation Skills For You?

  • Any cases of separation anxiety requires a thorough medical check up to rule out underlying medical causes and assess for anti anxiety medication. Check out this video for a full discussion of when to involve a vet

  • Separation Anxiety training requires that you do not leave your dog alone (outside of daily desensitisation) until the dog is comfortable

  • Guardians must be prepared to devote 20 - 30 mins per day, 5-6 days a week to therapy sessions to see progress

  • There are no quick fixes for behavioral health, and we always need to go at the pace of the individual dog: we are often talking months and sometimes years to see full resolution

This program is extremely effective, but only when enacted consistently. Before enrolling in we ask guardians commit to the following:

It helped ME understand how to deal with his behaviors, communicate better and look for the underlying issues.

— Team Bobo

CCA was an answered prayer for us! Our 9 month is in her 'rebellious' phase and literally nothing worked until CCA

.— Team Tess

The most important aspect for me is that it is we dealt with true underlying issue in a kind cooperative way!

— Team Hayes

Karishma understands the psychology behind dogs and helps them navigate and acclimate to city life.

— Team Billy

“This is the BEST dog training school in the city, dare I say the world. Karishma is the best dog trainer. She deeply cares about animals.”

— Team Sprout

I highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn to communicate with their dogs and believes in ethical dog and human training

— Team Charlie

“I cannot recommend them anymore!! I have been working with CCA and they are by far the best trainers I have ever worked with.”

— Team Milo

I love Calm Canine Academy’s courses and would highly recommend to anyone who has a complicated or sensitive dog!

— Team Emily

Team Otto

Sometimes having a dog with separation anxiety can feel lonely, but the structure of the class and the supportive environment made it feel anything but. We were able to work at our own pace, and see weekly improvements. Thank you Karishma and the Calm Canine team! "

Not Sure?

Reach out and tell us a little more about your pup, we’ll take it from there