# Separation Buddy

> separationbuddy.com is a specialized separation anxiety training app dedicated to helping dogs overcome separation anxiety through evidence-backed, gentle training methods. Founded with the mission to support pet owners and their furry companions, Separation Buddy offers a comprehensive mobile app with adaptive timers, progress tracking, and expert-guided protocols. The platform emphasizes gradual, positive training approaches that build confidence and independence in dogs while reducing stress for both pets and their families.

# Pages

## Main Pages
- [Home](https://separationbuddy.com/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [About](https://separationbuddy.com/about/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [Privacy Policy](https://separationbuddy.com/privacy/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [Terms of Service](https://separationbuddy.com/terms/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [Security Policy](https://separationbuddy.com/security-policy/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [Security Acknowledgments](https://separationbuddy.com/security-acknowledgments/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]

## App & Tools
- [Dog Separation Anxiety Quiz](https://separationbuddy.com/dog-separation-anxiety-quiz/)[Last modified: 2025-07-30]

## Specialized Training Approaches
- [Adopted Dog Anxiety Training](https://separationbuddy.com/adopted-dog-anxiety-training/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [Separation Anxiety Trainers](https://separationbuddy.com/separation-anxiety-trainers/)[Last modified: 2025-08-08]

# Posts

## Blog
- [How to Board a Dog with Separation Anxiety: A Realistic Guide for Worried Owners](https://separationbuddy.com/blog/how-to-board-dog-with-separation-anxiety/)[Last modified: 2025-07-30]
- [Dog FOMO: When Your Pup Can't Handle Missing Out](https://separationbuddy.com/blog/dog-fomo/)[Last modified: 2025-07-29]
- [Puppy Separation Anxiety Training Schedule: A Complete Guide](https://separationbuddy.com/blog/puppy-separation-anxiety-training-schedule/)[Last modified: 2025-07-28]
- [Hyper-Attachment in Dogs: Understanding and Managing Clingy Behavior](https://separationbuddy.com/blog/hyper-attachment-in-dogs/)[Last modified: 2025-07-18]
- [How Long Does It Take to Fix Separation Anxiety in Dogs?](https://separationbuddy.com/blog/how-long-fix-separation-anxiety/)[Last modified: 2025-03-07]

# Core Features

## App Capabilities
- Smart Training Timer: Adaptive sessions that grow with pet progress
- Progress Tracking: Visual insights into improvement over time
- Session Rating: Track comfort levels and identify patterns
- Custom Notes: Personal observations for optimal training
- Gentle Reminders: Consistent training without pressure
- Safety Monitoring: Built-in safeguards for pet comfort
- Family Sharing: Multi-user access for consistent training
- Expert Guidance: Evidence-backed protocols from veterinary behaviorists
- Offline Mode: Training continues without internet connection
- Data Privacy: Secure, private pet information storage

## Training Philosophy
- Micro-separations starting with seconds, not minutes
- Gradual progression based on individual pet responses
- Positive reinforcement and reward-based methods
- Evidence-based protocols developed with experts
- Focus on building confidence and independence
- Gentle, stress-free approach for pets and owners