Typical range$600 to $1,800per programGeneral estimates only. A trainer's experience and your dog's history change the total.
What a careful absence plan includes
- A veterinary check to rule out pain, illness or an age-related change.
- A camera or recording so the trainer can see what happens after you leave.
- Absences that start at seconds and grow slowly, never past what your dog can handle.
- A settled routine for meals, walks and rest that lowers background stress.
- Honest talk about schedules, since a work week may need a temporary plan.
Towns in this guide. Around the Charleston Lowcountry.
- Mount Pleasant
- North Charleston
- Goose Creek
- Hanahan
- Folly Beach
- Isle of Palms
- James Island
- Daniel Island
- All areas
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How this guide works
Gentle words, honest limits.
KindHumane firstEvery guide favors reward-based methods and explains why.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
How do I know if it is separation anxiety?
Signs can include drooling, pacing, howling and escape attempts only when you are gone. Only a professional can assess it, so record your dog and talk with your veterinarian.
Will a second dog solve it?
Not reliably. Some dogs are comforted by company, but many are upset by the missing person, not by being alone.
Does crate training help?
It can for some dogs and make panic worse for others. Ask a qualified trainer to watch before you decide.
Can medication be part of a plan?
That is a decision for your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist. This guide gives no medical advice.