Helping Roxy Overcome Separation Anxiety and Find Peace

TLDRRoxy, a shepherd mix, suffers from severe separation anxiety after her previous owner passed away. With the help of Caesar Milan, her new owner Ariane learns to provide calm and assertive leadership, helping Roxy overcome her anxiety and find peace.

Key insights

🐶Roxy, a 12-year-old shepherd mix, experiences severe separation anxiety after the passing of her previous owner.

💔Roxy's anxiety stems from the sudden disappearance of her previous owner, causing her to grieve and become clingy.

😢Roxy exhibits anxious behaviors, such as pacing, whining, and panicking, whenever her owner Ariane leaves the house.

🙌Ariane seeks help from renowned dog behaviorist Caesar Milan to overcome Roxy's separation anxiety and create a relaxed environment for her.

🚗Caesar teaches Ariane how to condition Roxy to remain calm when they go for car rides, addressing her stress and anxiety in that situation as well.

Q&A

Why does Roxy experience separation anxiety?

Roxy's separation anxiety is triggered by the sudden loss of her previous owner, causing her to grieve and become anxious when her new owner Ariane leaves.

What are the signs of Roxy's anxiety?

Roxy exhibits anxious behaviors such as pacing, whining, and panicking when Ariane leaves the house. She becomes clingy and follows Ariane everywhere.

How does Caesar Milan help Roxy overcome her anxiety?

Caesar teaches Ariane how to provide calm and assertive leadership to Roxy, creating a relaxed and balanced environment for her. This helps Roxy build confidence and overcome her separation anxiety.

What techniques are used to calm Roxy during car rides?

Caesar teaches Ariane to condition Roxy by starting the car only when Roxy is relaxed. This helps Roxy associate the car with a calm state of mind, reducing her anxiety during car rides.

Does Roxy's behavior improve after the training?

Yes, Roxy's behavior improves significantly after the training. Through consistent practice and providing calm and assertive leadership, Roxy learns to overcome her separation anxiety and find peace.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Roxy, a 12-year-old shepherd mix, experiences severe separation anxiety after the passing of her previous owner.

00:38Roxy exhibits anxious behaviors such as pacing, whining, and panicking whenever her owner Ariane leaves the house.

05:07Caesar teaches Ariane how to provide calm and assertive leadership to Roxy, creating a relaxed and balanced environment for her.

06:56Caesar helps Ariane condition Roxy to remain calm during car rides, addressing her anxiety in that situation as well.