Working Pet Parents & Anxious Dogs - A Holistic Guide to Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Interview with Ness Jones & Nita Daryanani
If you feel guilty every time you close the door on your dog, this conversation is for you.
In this interview, certified separation anxiety behavior consultant Ness Jones breaks down what’s really going on when dogs bark, howl, destroy the couch, scratch the doors, soil the house, or shake the moment you pick up your car keys. She explains why it’s not “bad behavior” or “revenge” - it’s panic… and it’s fixable.
You’ll learn the difference between separation anxiety and separation-related behaviors, why “letting them bark it out” makes things worse, and how to use Ness’s ALONE Method to gradually and kindly help your dog feel safe, calm and confident when home alone.
About Ness Jones
Ness Jones is a certified separation anxiety behavior consultant (CSAP-BC) with over 20 years of dog training experience on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Since 2020, she has focused exclusively on helping dogs overcome separation-related behaviors. Her holistic approach draws on her qualifications as a small animal naturopath, canine myofunctional therapist, and canine nutritionist.
Ness developed The A.L.O.N.E. Method* after experiencing separation anxiety firsthand with her Rottweiler, Maya. She’s a sought-after speaker who has presented at the KIENO Conference (Kindness Is Essential, Not Optional), the Dunbars’ “Out of Control” Summit and The Healing Vet’s “Anxiety” Summit, has written for multiple dog publications, has her own podcast, Separation Anxiety in Dogs Decoded Podcast with Ness Jones, and was previously co-host of the podcast Tails From The Dog House: Separation Anxiety Explained.
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Get your copy of Please Don’t Go: A Holistic Approach to Resolving Separation Anxiety in Dogs here:
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs Decoded Podcast:
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• On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NessJones/podcasts
• On the website: https://www.nessjones.com/anxiety-in-dogs-podcast
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If you’re a working pet parent, travel often, or feel torn between your life and your dog’s emotional needs, this episode will give you both relief and a plan.
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You love your dog. You’ve seen the destruction, the pacing, the whining, the door-framing and been told, “It’s separation anxiety.” But what if that’s only part of the story? In this guide, behaviour consultant Ness Jones shows you how to uncover the real reasons behind your dog’s behaviour when you leave, and what to do about it with science and experience based strategies.
✅ The 5 key signs that look like separation anxiety — but point to something else
✅ Why traditional “leave and ignore” fixes often fall short — and what to do instead
✅ How to tell if your dog’s behaviour is rooted in boredom, frustration, under-exercise or fear
✅ Quick, practical pre-leaving and return routines you can implement today, even in small apartments
✅ How to build calm confidence in your dog — so you can leave the house without the guilt
Questions? Contact us at Contact@NurtureYourPet.com
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Watch the Interview: Working Pet Parents & Anxious Dogs A Holistic Guide to Separation Anxiety in Dogs
No fluff. No hype. Just real-world answers from a behaviour pro who’s helped hundreds of families just like yours. Download the guide → save it, share it, refer to it — and start your journey toward calm, confident separation for you and your dog.
