In this video I’m walking you through exactly how we eased Rosco’s separation anxiety so he could finally be calm and comfortable at home alone. When he was younger, he’d bark, whine, and get really stressed the second we stepped out—so I started treating “being alone” like a skill we could train, not just something he should magically know how to do. I share the step-by-step approach that helped us go from chaos at the door to Rosco relaxing (and even napping) while we’re gone. I cover how to tell if what you’re seeing is actually separation anxiety, plus my favorite practical tips—like building a positive alone-time routine, using the right setup (crate/playpen, comfy bed, safe enrichment), and gradually increasing time apart in a way that doesn’t overwhelm your dog. The biggest takeaway: go slow, stay consistent, and make leaving/coming back super boring so your Maltipoo learns that alone time is normal and safe. If you’re in that “I can’t even go to the mailbox” stage, this is the exact process I’d start with.