Science-Based Separation Anxiety Programmes for Spaniels
Designed to help your Spaniel feel safe, calm and confident home alone
Find the Right Programme for Your Spaniel
Spaniels feel deeply, and when they struggle with separations, it’s confusing, overwhelming, and heartbreaking for the humans who love them.
You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.
Bred to Bond
Spaniels have been bred for generations to be deeply bonded to humans, so of course being apart feels hard for them — it’s part of what makes them spaniels.
These sensitive dogs bond fiercely, feel safest when they’re close to their people, and often find alone time genuinely scary.
They need training that’s steady, kind, and rooted in emotional safety — never pressure or quick fixes.
How I Help
My role is to guide both you and your Spaniel with clarity, compassion, and evidence‑based support.
Together, we’ll build confidence one manageable step at a time, so your dog can feel safe at home…
…and you can breathe again.
Pathways to Home‑Alone Peace for Your Spaniel
Simple, supportive, and spaniel‑friendly.
Guiding your dog toward safe alone time with science‑backed training.
Choose your pathway
Finding Freedom
For dogs who can’t yet cope with being left alone
Peace by Piece
For dogs already building home‑alone safety
Flying Solo
Flexible support for guardians who don’t need a full programme
Not sure which one fits? The quiz will guide you in under two minutes.
Start Your Journey with Finding Freedom
A one‑month foundational programme to help your Spaniel begin building calm, confidence, and home‑alone safety.
Price: £465
Duration: 1 Month
What You Can Expect:
Clarity from the start
You’ll finally understand how to build home‑alone confidence for your Spaniel, with clear, compassionate guidance from day one.
Gentle, step‑by‑step support
Every plan is shaped around what your dog can truly manage, so each step feels kind, achievable, and emotionally safe.
Steady support throughout the month
You’ll have expert eyes on your progress, plus reassurance and adjustments whenever you need them.
By the end of the month, you’ll know your Spaniel’s “safe time” and have a calm, structured way to build peaceful separations that feel good for both of you.
Why It Works
Finding Freedom builds trust for your Spaniel when they’re home alone, the foundation for peaceful separations. We go at a pace that suits your dog, always with emotional safety at the heart.
Your Spaniel learns that being alone isn’t scary, and you learn how to support them with confidence. No pressure. No rushing. Just steady progress matched to your dog’s needs.
Next Steps
Ready to help your Spaniel feel safer and more settled when you’re not home?
Book Finding Freedom and take the first step toward calmer, easier separations.
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A one‑month foundational programme to help your Spaniel begin building calm, confidence, and home‑alone safety.
Price: £465
Duration: 1 Month -
Clarity from the start
You’ll finally understand how to build home‑alone confidence for your Spaniel, with clear, compassionate guidance from day one.
Gentle, step‑by‑step support
Every plan is shaped around what your dog can truly manage, so each step feels kind, achievable, and emotionally safe.
Steady support throughout the month
You’ll have expert eyes on your progress, plus reassurance and adjustments whenever you need them.
By the end of the month
You’ll know your Spaniel’s “safe time” and have a calm, structured way to build peaceful separations that feel good for both of you.
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Finding Freedom builds trust for your Spaniel when they’re home alone, the foundation for peaceful separations.
We go at a pace that suits your dog, always with emotional safety at the heart.
Your Spaniel learns that being alone isn’t scary, and you learn how to support them with confidence.
No pressure. No rushing. Just steady progress matched to your dog’s needs.
What’s Included:
1:1 behaviour assessment call
(60-90 minutes)3 live coaching sessions
(45 minutes each)custom daily training plans
(5 per week)video review & feedback
ongoing email & support
access to the SA Pro training app to track progress and stay organised
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A rolling monthly programme offering steady, flexible support to help your Spaniel keep building confidence and independence.
Price: £199/month
Duration: Rolling MonthlyPrerequisite:
You’ll need to know your Spaniel’s current “safe time” before starting, to ensure the programme meets your dog exactly where they are. -
Steady, reassuring progress
Your Spaniel continues to grow braver with support that adapts to their emotional needs and daily capacity.
Expert guidance at the right moments
You’ll receive regular feedback and gentle adjustments to keep you moving forward without overwhelm.
Encouragement that keeps you grounded
You’ll have someone in your corner, calm, steady, and ready to help you navigate each new stage.
As you settle into the programme, you’ll feel confident building safe departures, supporting your Spaniel’s growing independence, and knowing exactly how to keep progress moving at a pace that feels right.
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Peace by Piece builds on the foundation you created in Finding Freedom.
With ongoing, flexible support, your Spaniel continues to learn that time alone is safe, predictable, and manageable.
You get the reassurance, clarity, and structure you need to keep going, one calm step at a time.
Continue Your Journey with Peace by Piece
A rolling monthly programme offering steady, flexible support to help your Spaniel keep building confidence and independence.
Price: £199/month
Duration: Rolling Monthly
Prerequisite:
You’ll need to know your Spaniel’s current “safe time” before starting, to ensure the programme meets your dog exactly where they are.
What You Can Expect:
Steady, reassuring progress
Your Spaniel continues to grow braver with support that adapts to their emotional needs and daily capacity.
Expert guidance at the right moments
You’ll receive regular feedback and gentle adjustments to keep you moving forward without overwhelm.
Encouragement that keeps you grounded
You’ll have someone in your corner, calm, steady, and ready to help you navigate each new stage.
As you settle into the programme, you’ll feel confident building safe departures, supporting your Spaniel’s growing independence, and knowing exactly how to keep progress moving at a pace that feels right.
Why It Works
Peace by Piece builds on the foundation you created in Finding Freedom. With ongoing, flexible support, your Spaniel continues to learn that time alone is safe, predictable, and manageable. You get the reassurance, clarity, and structure you need to keep going, one calm step at a time.
Next Step
Ready to continue your Spaniel’s progress and build lasting confidence?
Book Peace by Piece and keep moving forward gently, steadily, and with support you can trust.
What’s Included:
2 live coaching sessions
(45 minutes each, per month*)custom daily training plans
(5 per week)video review & feedback
ongoing email support
access to the SA Pro training app
to track progress and stay organised*(Optional upgrades available for additional coaching sessions)
Flying Solo with Flexible Support
Tailored, flexible support for moments when you want clarity, reassurance, or expert eyes - without committing to a full programme.
Prices:
1:1 Coaching Session (45 minutes): £75
App Access Only (monthly): £15 (includes training plans)
Separation Anxiety Assessment (90 minutes): £199
What You Can Expect:
Support that fits you
One‑off training sessions designed to help you exactly when you need it. Mix and match the modules that matter most - no monthly commitment required.
Personalised, practical advice
Each session gives you clear, actionable steps tailored to your Spaniel’s emotional needs. No guesswork, no overwhelm.
Clarity to keep moving forward
You’ll leave with a calm plan, a clearer mind, and a sense of direction - whether you continue with coaching, training plans, or app‑only support.
Why It Works
Flying Solo gives you the freedom to get the support you need, when you need it. You choose the level of guidance that feels right, and each option is rooted in emotional safety, clarity, and steady progress. No pressure. No long‑term commitment. Just flexible, compassionate help for you and your Spaniel.
Next Step
Not sure which option is right for you? You can take the quiz or simply choose the level of support that feels like the best fit for where you and your Spaniel are right now.
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Tailored, flexible support for moments when you want clarity, reassurance, or expert guidance — without committing to a full programme.
Prices:
1:1 Coaching Session (45 minutes): £75
App Access Only (monthly): £15 (includes training plans)
Separation Anxiety Assessment (90 minutes): £199
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Support that fits you
One‑off training sessions designed to help you exactly when you need it. Mix and match the modules that matter most - no monthly commitment required.
Personalised, practical advice
Each session gives you clear, actionable steps tailored to your Spaniel’s emotional needs. No guesswork, no overwhelm.
Clarity to keep moving forward
You’ll leave with a calm plan, a clearer mind, and a sense of direction - whether you continue with coaching, training plans, or app‑only support.
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Flying Solo gives you the freedom to get the support you need, when you need it.
You choose the level of guidance that feels right, and each option is rooted in emotional safety, clarity, and steady progress.
No pressure.
No long‑term commitment.
Just flexible, compassionate help for you and your Spaniel.
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Not sure which option is right for you?
You can take the quiz or simply choose the level of support that feels like the best fit for where you and your Spaniel are right now.
What’s Included:
1:1 coaching session
(45 minutes per session)1 month access to the SA Pro training app
with training plans includedseparation anxiety behaviours assessment
90 minutes for a deeper understanding of your dog’s needs(Prices for Flying Solo vary based on selected service and duration. Package upgrades are available.)
| Programme | Best For | What You Get | Outcome |
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| Finding Freedom £465 |
New to SA training; dogs who can’t cope alone | Assessment, 3 sessions, daily plans, video review, app access | A strong foundation + your dog’s safe time |
| Peace by Piece £199/month |
Continuing progress; ongoing support | 2 sessions/month, daily plans, video review, app access, upgrades | Steady, adaptable progress |
| Flying Solo £15–£199 |
One‑off help; flexible support | Single sessions, app access, assessments | Clarity + direction without commitment |
Finding the Right Support Made Simple
An overview to help you see which programme best fits where you and your Spaniel are right now.
SA Pro Training App
Created by separation‑anxiety expert Julie Naismith, this app supports you with:
Tailored plans for every departure
Clear guidance on how long to leave for each exercise
Simple progress tracking
Encouraging messages & feedback from me
Motivational graphs and milestones
Access on any device
It takes the guesswork out of every training day, so you always know exactly what to do next.
App access is included in Finding Freedom and Peace by Piece; available for purchase in Flying Solo.
FAQs
These FAQs offer clarity as you explore your options.
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Each programme supports a different stage of your Spaniel’s journey. If you’re just starting out or need a clear foundation, Finding Freedom is the best place to begin.
If you already know your Spaniel’s “safe time” and want steady, ongoing support, Peace by Piece helps you keep building confidence.
You can also take the quiz for personalised guidance.
Take the Quiz → Find your Pathway to Peace
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Your Spaniel’s emotional comfort always comes first. If your dog shows any signs of worry during an exercise, we pause, adjust, and return to a level where they feel safe. Separation anxiety training never involves pushing through fear. it’s about helping your dog stay within their comfort zone so confidence can grow gently and steadily.
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A separation anxiety training plan is a personalised exercise plan based on your Spaniel’s emotional comfort level. It guides you through gentle, manageable steps to help your dog feel safe when home alone.
Each plan is tailored to your Spaniel. Inside, you’ll find:
Step‑by‑step exercises Including Door Is a Bore and Departure Exercises to help your Spaniel learn that being alone is safe and predictable.
Warm‑up steps Micro‑steps that ease your dog into the full exercise.
Target durations Carefully chosen times that help your Spaniel build comfort with being alone.
Real‑time feedback Guidance and adjustments based on your dog’s responses, so progress always feels safe and steady.
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Yes. If you prefer flexible, one‑off support, the Flying Solo options let you book individual coaching sessions whenever you need them — no ongoing commitment required.
If you’ve already completed a programme and simply want structure to keep going, App‑Only Access gives you continued use of the SA Pro Training App and personalised training plans without coaching.
Both options are designed to support you in the way that feels right for you and your Spaniel.
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Many Spaniels make meaningful progress when we work gently and stay within their emotional comfort level.
Separation anxiety training isn’t about obedience. It’s about helping your dog feel safe. With consistent practice and a pace that respects your Spaniel’s needs, many families see steady improvements over time.
Why Choose 4 Peaceful Paws?
I make separation‑anxiety training feel possible, personal, and emotionally safe.
Separation‑Anxiety Expertise
Spaniel‑specific understanding
Calm, structured support
Support that feels human
Zero judgement
“Kim helped me truly understand my dog’s needs with clear, practical guidance and genuine care.”
Ready to Begin?
The first step toward calm mornings, confident goodbyes, and peaceful reunions starts here.
Let’s work together to help your dog feel safe and confident during those times apart.
Not sure where to start?
Let’s explore together.
