Be Right Back!: How To Overcome Your Dog's Separation Anxiety And Regain Your Freedom

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Good resource if you have a dog with separation anxiety. I adopted a 1-year-old pup in October 2020 and he's had extreme separation anxiety from the beginning. I can't leave him alone at all. Has your dog got so used to you being around that he freaks when you try to leave? Does it seem like he's following even more than he used to? Are you dreading normality because you will still be trapped by a dog who's going to be even worse on his own? If so, this is the book for you.

When I first started searching for books on how to treat my dog's separation anxiety, I was disappointed to find either books with outdated information, or books that were written a trainer audience taking on SA clients instead of an owner audience for those caring for SA dogs. I've been dealing with my dog's separation anxiety for over two years now and was hoping this book would bring me new insights. Unfortunately, it didn't. All advice is too general, the actual separation anxiety protocol makes up about 10% of the book, and the case studies are not useful as they don't detail any training plans. 90% of the book is spent motivating owners to start training (if we're reading the book, we're motivated), talking about how difficult having a dog with separation anxiety is (we know!), and debunking separation anxiety myths (this is useful but too long-winded).Is caring for your stressed-out dog making you feel like a prisoner in your own home? Does your dog freak-out when you leave? Globally respected, certified dog trainer Julie Naismith has helped thousands of stressed owners get their dogs past separation anxiety. Martha Powell ( Hayley Atwell) and Ash Starmer ( Domhnall Gleeson) are a young couple who have moved to Ash's remote family house in the countryside. The day after moving in, Ash is killed while returning the hired van. At the funeral, Martha's friend Sarah ( Sinead Matthews) talks about a new online service which helped her in a similar situation. Martha yells at her, but Sarah signs Martha up anyway. After discovering she is pregnant, Martha reluctantly tries it out. Using all of Ash's past online communications and social media profiles, the service creates a new virtual "Ash". Starting out with instant messaging, Martha uploads more videos and photos and begins to talk with the artificial Ash over the phone. Martha takes it on countryside walks, talking to it constantly while neglecting her sister's messages and calls.

After a tumultuous emotional journey, Martha finally comes to a poignant realization about the limitations of the AI replica of Ash and the need to confront her grief and loss head-on. She reaches a point where she decides to let go of the artificial substitute and embraces the natural process of grief and acceptance.Initial grief and loss: The episode begins with Martha experiencing profound grief and loss after Ash’s death. Her emotions are raw and overwhelming, setting the stage for her journey throughout the narrative. Turmoil and disillusionment: As Martha’s relationship with the AI replica progresses, she begins to experience inner turmoil and disillusionment. She realizes the replica’s limitations and the inability to fully replicate the depth of human emotions and experiences. This realization causes her to question the authenticity of her connection and the ethics of the technology. When your dog uses barking to get what he wants, letting him bark it out does work. The dog thinks, Hmm, this isn’t getting me anywhere. I guess I’ll give up. So, whether you’re battling separation anxiety or struggling with house training, join me and Kathleen as we dive into expert strategies that will transform your dog’s behavior. Are you ready for a life that isn't ruled by your dog's separation anxiety? Discover the secrets to a dog who happily chills when you’re gone.Is caring for your stressed-out dog making you feel like a prisoner in your own home? Does your dog freak-out when you leave?

The author went in and in and on about not leaving your dog and stayed the obvious a million times. Worried that you might never be able to leave your puppy? Discover ways to help your excitable new arrival relax, build confidence and be comfortable at home alone. As of this week he will go to doggy day care 2 half-days a week and I will start the training plan 5 times a week, starting with the baseline of 30 seconds. I will not leave my dog alone at any point outside of these training sessions. I will do about half of the training sessions from the car as I move houses a lot and the car is something that stays the same, so I want him to be confident alone in the car as well. It is heartbreaking when you hear a whining, barking, scratching sound from behind the front door, or come home to find the house trashed, the dog trembling; and there’s so much advice out there. Much of it, dreadful. Some of it, harmful. And everyone has an opinion. I’ll say it: often, it’s wrong. Martha’s grief and longing throughout the episode carry symbolic weight, representing deeper emotions and human experiences.Atwell was keen to keep Martha grounded and use naturalism to emphasise Martha's grief and make the science fiction concepts more plausible. Harris describes Martha as a " girl next door" character, whose goal was to lead a "simple life" with Ash. Before filming, Atwell and Gleeson met at Dans le Noir, a restaurant in which food is served in darkness. [8] Artificial companionship: The AI technology used to create the replica of Ash embodies the desire for companionship and the pursuit of recreating lost relationships. It symbolizes the human longing for connection and the lengths people may go to alleviate their loneliness, even if it means relying on artificial substitutes. Cosslett, Rhiannon Lucy (8 April 2014). "Digital humans give me the creeps – but there might be something in it". The Guardian . Retrieved 5 December 2017. Illusion of connection: The chatbot initially serves as a source of comfort for Martha, providing her with an illusion of connection to her deceased partner, Ash. It symbolizes the allure and temptation of relying on technology to fill emotional voids and the superficial nature of such connections.

The weight of grief: Martha’s grief symbolizes the weight and immensity of loss. It represents the profound impact that the absence of a loved one can have on an individual’s life and emotions. Her grief becomes a driving force for her actions, reflecting the universal experience of grappling with profound sadness and the longing to hold on to what is lost. However, as the story unfolds, Martha begins to question the authenticity of her relationship with the AI replica. She realizes that the digital version of Ash is an imperfect imitation, unable to fully capture the complexities of human emotion and experience. Martha grapples with her conflicting desires for closure and the difficulty of moving on while clinging to an artificial replacement for her lost loved one. The episode was described by Brooker as "a ghost story" [7] and many critics have commented on its tone. David Sims of The A.V. Club described it as a "spare, haunting piece", [22] though Megan Logan of Inverse said that whilst episode is tragic it does contain a "deep-seated optimism". [23] Focusing on the interconnection of content and tone, Charles Bramesco of Vulture wrote that the episode amalgamates a "cerebral sci-fi thought [experiment]" and a "sentimental core", making it a "high-concept tearjerker". [24] Tom Sutcliffe of The Independent connected the episode's tone to a development in Brooker's writing since his marriage and first child, calling it "tender" and "wistful". [25] This book teaches the reader, step by step, how to gradually expose your dog to short periods of alone time, at the dog’s pace, so that they learn to manage their emotions and not associate your leaving with the end of the world.Acceptance and letting go: Ultimately, Martha confronts the limitations of the AI replica and chooses to let go of the artificial substitute for Ash. She embraces the natural process of grief and begins to find closure and acceptance, symbolizing the importance of human connection and the need to confront loss head-on. Instead of helping me learn techniques and means of training my dog who has separation anxiety she kept on going around in circles and telling you what to do so that the dog is never left alone…. “Leave your dog with someone else” Use dog sitters”“ Only go on holiday to places you can take your dog “ Artificial versus genuine connection: The episode challenges the notion of authentic human connections and the potential consequences of relying on artificial substitutes. It prompts viewers to question the ethics of using technology to replicate emotional intimacy and the potential impact on genuine human relationships. The AI replica of Ash serves as a reminder of the limitations of artificial intelligence in truly understanding and empathizing with human emotions. The importance of reinforcement and creating positive associations for desired behaviors, and why house training is no exception. Hope and comfort: Martha’s encounter with the AI technology offers her a glimmer of hope and comfort. The AI replica of Ash initially provides solace and a sense of connection, alleviating some of her loneliness and pain.