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The 10-Minute Baseline Kit

Film your dog for up to 10 minutes after you leave. Then write down how long they stay relaxed. Any practice plan has to start below that number.

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8 pages. No email needed.

Has a vet seen your dog about this yet? Page 2 lists red flags that mean you should call your vet first.

Organized by Paul Michael. I'm a dog owner, not a dog trainer or a vet. I put this together from published guidance by the ASPCA, Arizona Humane Society and certified separation-anxiety trainers.

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The Step-Back Ladder takes your baseline and gives you a starting step. You also get a rule for each session and a Cover Plan. It's $27, with a 14-day refund.

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