Online training support for separation anxiety dogs

An integrated approach to separation anxiety recovery with a focus on dog and guardian well-being

You’ve tried everything to help your dog feel safe when left home alone

You’re committed to going at your dog’s pace, but conflicting advice, slow progress, and regressions make you question whether you’re on the right path.
Your dog’s progress is complicated by other challenges like fear of people, sound sensitivities, or pain.
Managing alone-time feels isolating and exhausting—you’re organizing everything on your own and feeling burnt out.
You know it takes a village but don’t know how to recruit qualified support from other dog professionals.
You understand that recovery is an ongoing process, and you’re eager to find community support to celebrate the small wins along the way.

Hey there!

We’re Jackie & Jess

Separation anxiety is nuanced. So are you and your dog.

We know from experience how challenging it can be to figure out the separation anxiety training process. We also know that everything is connected.

At Your Canis Major, we take an integrated approach to separation anxiety recovery with a focus on enhancing overall well-being for your dog.

We help you create sustainable and flexible plans that prioritize stress reduction, enhance resilience, and meet you and your dog’s needs.

Jackie Johnston

CTC, CSAT, FFCP, CCE

Jess Kohek

BA, IAABC-ADT, SAPT

Want to work with us?

The Separation Constellation

Join our 12 week signature online separation anxiety course and community.

Become an expert in your dog’s behavior and navigate the recovery process with two certified separation anxiety trainers and a community who gets it. Click below to learn more and apply.

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Private Training

Get two sets of expert eyes on your dog and feel confident you’re on the right track.

We’ll meet on Zoom to review your dog’s behavior and health history, and deep dive their separation-related behavior. Click below to learn more and schedule your appointment.

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Education & Credentials

Continuing education is a core value at Your Canis Major. We have been certified and mentored by Malena DeMartini and Julie Naismith, two of the world’s leading experts on canine separation anxiety. We continuously seek out new learning opportunities to ensure our approach stays current, ethical, and evidence-based. Affiliation is limited to organizations that are aligned with these values.

Click the links below to read more about our learning history.

CTC - Certificate in Training & Counseling - Academy for Dog Trainers (Jean Donaldson)

CSAT - Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (Malena DeMartini)

SAPT - Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer & Behavior Consultant (Julie Naismith)

IAABC-ADT - The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (Accredited Dog Trainer)

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician - 40 Hour Credential Training

CCE - Carefree Companion Educator (Dr. Kristina Spaulding & Irith Bloom)

Canine Arthritis Management Advocate Level 1 (Dr. Hannah Capon)

FFCP - Fear Free Certified Professional

How Behavior Works: Living & Learning with Animals Professional Course (Dr. Susan Friedman)

Aggression in Dogs Master Course (Michael Shikashio)

Fundamentals of Animal Learning & Behavior (Dr. Erica Feuerbacher)