A separation anxiety training app with a step-by-step plan (and a free trial)
Separation anxiety is one of the most common — and most frustrating — behavior problems in dogs. It’s also one of the hardest to solve with generic advice, because every dog’s threshold is different. Bubbas builds a structured plan around your dog’s specific triggers, with daily practice sessions and AI coaching that adjusts as your dog progresses.
What separation anxiety looks like
Dogs with separation anxiety may bark, whine, destroy objects, urinate indoors, or pace excessively when left alone. These behaviors aren’t defiance — they’re distress. The goal isn’t to punish the symptoms. It’s to gradually build your dog’s confidence in being alone.
What the app gives you
- “Today” plan + Week 1 preview — so you know exactly what you’re doing today and where you’re headed. No ambiguity.
- AI coaching that adjusts — when you report what’s happening (setbacks, breakthroughs, confusion), the coaching adapts. It’s not a static PDF.
- Progress tracking + wins — so improvement is visible, even when day-to-day changes feel small. This matters for staying motivated through the messy middle.
How separation anxiety training works in Bubbas
- Assessment — You describe your dog’s triggers (departures, crate, alone time), and Bubbas builds a plan calibrated to their current threshold.
- Graduated exposure — The plan starts with very short absences (sometimes just seconds) and increases duration based on how your dog responds.
- Daily practice sessions — Each session is a few minutes of structured practice. Short enough to fit into a busy day. Consistent enough to build real progress.
- Coaching and adjustments — The AI coach helps you interpret your dog’s body language, troubleshoot regressions, and decide when to push forward or hold steady.
What to expect
Separation anxiety training is not fast. Most dogs need several weeks of consistent practice to show meaningful improvement. Some show small changes in the first week — calmer departures, less whining — but lasting change takes time. Bubbas is designed to make those weeks feel structured and manageable instead of chaotic and hopeless.
If your dog has severe separation anxiety (e.g., self-injury, escaping the home), we recommend working with a certified veterinary behaviorist alongside the app.
What dog parents are seeing
“We got our puppy at 10 weeks and had no idea what we were doing. Bubbas gave us a routine from day one—potty, crate, bite inhibition, all of it. We skipped the panic-googling phase entirely.”
Reliable potty routine by Week 3
“Week 1 was the first time my dog didn’t panic when I picked up my keys. Bubbas gave me a plan I could actually stick to—and it finally felt like we were making progress instead of guessing.”
First calm departure by Day 5
“Our dog used to scream in the crate. We tried covering it, music, everything. Bubbas walked us through tiny duration steps and now she settles in there on her own. I honestly didn’t think it was possible.”
Settled crate time within 10 days
Try it free for 7 days
Start with your dog’s assessment. Get a plan. See what changes by Day 7.
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