For dogs who struggle when left alone
You come home to a scratched door. Nobody can tell you what happened while you were gone.
Maybe it’s a chewed frame. Maybe it’s a note from next door about the howling. Maybe it’s a dog who greets you like you’ve been gone a week.
So you book the vet. Then you sit in that small room and try to explain. “He gets upset when I leave.” The vet asks when it starts, what he does and how long it lasts.
And you don’t really know. You have a feeling, a few worried guesses and three hours of camera footage you never finished watching.
That isn’t a failure of love. It’s a missing record.
The Separation Distress Evidence and Vet Prep Pack is an 18-page fillable PDF. It helps you write down what happens before, during and after ordinary absences. Then your vet or a qualified behavior professional gets clearer evidence, not a blur.
It won’t diagnose your dog, and it won’t train them. It puts the facts in order for the people who can help.
Instant digital download · One 18-page PDF plus 4 free bonus PDFs · 45-day, no-questions-asked full refund
Why the appointment feels so hard
You only ever see the before and the after. The part that matters happens when nobody is home.
So the story you tell comes out as feelings. “It’s bad.” “It’s worse lately.” “The neighbors are complaining.”
Those feelings are real. But a professional needs something they can review. Times. Actions. Sounds. What was different that day. How your dog was when you came back.
Without a record, the first part of the visit goes on guessing. With one, it can start where the facts are.
Is this for you?
It may fit if
- You think your dog struggles when left alone, and you want a professional to look properly.
- A neighbor, landlord or sitter has mentioned noise or damage.
- You have camera footage and no idea which parts matter.
- More than one person leaves the house, and nobody’s story matches.
- You want to walk into the appointment with facts, not guesses.
It is not for you if
- You want a training program or a promise that the barking stops.
- You want a worksheet to tell you if it’s separation anxiety. Only a qualified professional can assess that.
- You plan to leave your dog longer to “see what happens.” Please don’t.
- Your dog is hurt, has escaped or may have swallowed something. Get help now, not a worksheet.
What’s inside
Eighteen pages. You don’t fill them all. You open the one that fits today.
- The “Record” and “Do not infer” split that keeps your notes from sounding like a diagnosis. (Page 3.)
- Where to write the first thing your dog did after the door closed, with a time marker. (Page 5.)
- Plain words for what you saw, like “pacing” or “audio unclear,” so guesses stay out. (Page 8.)
- A seven-event comparison that puts a week side by side, with no made-up severity score. (Page 11.)
- A medication page that copies what the label says, and nothing more. (Page 12.)
- A one-page appointment brief that holds the whole story on a single sheet. (Page 14.)
- What to do first if something urgent happens, before you write a word. (Page 16.)
Page by page
| Page | What it does |
|---|---|
| Start here | |
| 1 | Cover and your four working tools at a glance. |
| 2 | Table of contents, grouped by what you need today. |
| 3 | Start with three ordinary events. What to record, what not to infer, and how to save your copy. |
| 4 | Household and care context. Fill it once, update it when something changes. |
| Record ordinary events | |
| 5 | Alone-time event record. One copy per ordinary absence. |
| 6 | Departure-context record. What was different, without calling it the cause. |
| 7 | Video observation index. Time stamps, so a professional can reach the right moment. |
| 8 | Observable action language. Concrete words that keep uncertainty honest. |
| 9 | Recovery timeline. What happened when you came home, and afterward. |
| Compare without scoring | |
| 10 | Environment and access comparison. What changed between events. |
| 11 | Seven-event comparison. A side by side summary with no severity score. |
| Prepare and share | |
| 12 | Health, food and medication context. Existing facts and instructions only. |
| 13 | Questions for the professional, with room for their answers. |
| 14 | One-page appointment brief. The single page to bring to the visit. |
| 15 | File and clip handoff. What you sent, to whom and how. |
| Safety and privacy | |
| 16 | Urgent concern and escalation record. Act first, document second. |
| 17 | Privacy, consent and storage. Checks before you record and before you share. |
| Cheat sheet | |
| 18 | One-page quick reference. The whole process on one page. |
Plus 4 free bonuses
Each one is a short, fillable, printable PDF. They cover the people and places around the problem.
Camera Setup and Safe Recording Checklist
Get clear, time stamped clips of ordinary absences without new hazards or staged tests.
Placement, cords, view, clock and storage, a camera check log and a clip naming page. Everything is tested while you’re home.
Neighbor and Landlord Communication Kit
Calm, ready to send messages for neighbors and landlords, plus a log for their reports.
Fill in the blank notes, and a log that turns neighbor reports into day and time markers. Not legal advice.
Sitter and Daycare Handoff Note
Hand your dog to a sitter or daycare and get back notes your vet can use.
A handoff note, a timed observation sheet and a return report. No more vague “fine” or “rough” updates.
14 Day Absence and Coverage Calendar
See two weeks of real absences and who covered them on one simple calendar.
Two weekly grids tied to your event record numbers. A planning and record tool, not an alone time training schedule.
How it works in 3 steps
Record three ordinary events
Start on page 3. Use absences that were already going to happen. Never stage or extend one.
Compare without scoring
Put the events side by side on page 11. Note what was different. Don’t guess why.
Bring the one-page brief
Take the page 14 brief and your questions to your vet or behavior professional. Share clips only if they ask.
Clear limits, because your dog matters more than a worksheet
This pack records observations. It does not diagnose separation anxiety or any other condition. It does not prescribe training or recommend medication. It does not replace veterinary or qualified behavior care.
Please don’t create distress to collect data. Never stage a departure or extend an absence to fill in a record.
45-day, no-questions-asked full refund
Fill in one event record after the next ordinary absence. Then decide if it earns a place before the appointment.
If it isn’t useful for your situation, email support@pawpampering.com within 45 days of purchase. You get a full refund, no questions asked. Read the refund policy.
Questions before you buy
Will this tell me if my dog has separation anxiety?
No. Only a veterinarian or qualified behavior professional can assess that. The pack organizes what you observe so they have clearer evidence to review.
Is this a training plan?
No. It does not teach methods or promise behavior change. It records what happens around ordinary absences. Your professional decides what to do with it.
Should I leave my dog longer to get a better record?
No, never. Use only absences that were already going to happen, at their usual length. A record is never worth creating distress.
Do I need a camera?
No. The departure, return and recovery pages work from what you see yourself. A camera adds detail, and Bonus 1 helps you set one up safely.
My vet hasn’t asked for records. Is it still worth it?
Page 13 starts with one question: which observations or clips are most useful to you? Asking it tells you what to bring.
How do I fill it in?
Type into the fillable fields, or print the pages. Save a working copy first and keep the original untouched. Page 3 shows the quick test to check your notes saved.
What files arrive, and how?
You get five PDFs: the 18-page pack and four 4-page bonuses. Download links appear right after payment and arrive by email. Nothing ships.
What if it isn’t right for me?
Email support@pawpampering.com within 45 days. You get a 45-day, no-questions-asked full refund.
Separation Distress Evidence and Vet Prep Pack
A clear record of what happens when you’re gone. A one-page brief for the appointment. And no more guessing out loud in the exam room.
One-time purchase · 18-page fillable PDF · 4 free bonus PDFs · Nothing ships
45-day, no-questions-asked full refund
Michael Northcutt, PhD
Certified Pet Therapy Specialist · Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT) · AAPT Certification Board Member
Michael works in animal-assisted care and companion-animal rehabilitation. His focus is animal comfort and honest product limits. He is not a veterinarian.
Educational organizer. Not veterinary care. Personal household use license. Questions? support@pawpampering.com