050 Using Food in Separation Anxiety Training? Here’s Why That’s Not Working

Are you leaving food when you go out only to find that your dog either doesn’t touch it, or consumes it only to fall apart? You’ve probably been told that this is the way to go, that leaving a puzzle feeder stuffed with goodness will stop your dog freaking out when you’re not home. Sadly this advice is often misguided, and doesn’t work for most dogs. In this week’s podcast I explain why food fails. And I’ll also give you a specific example where good can be useful.