Hello to all,

I am Cynthia and I live with a wonderful and delightful chocolate brown Labrador boy of almost 8 months (born 25/02/2026).

All was going rather well, until Koa's hormones started raging. Koa changed, very quickly, into a pup that scared easily. He started barking more and, unfortunately, he wasn't able to be on his own anymore, without panicking and getting super stressed and upset.

I saw this happening through the webcam app on my tablet when I wasn't home, and Koa's behavior scared the crap out of me.

With the help of a sweet friend, we got Koa a safer crate. But, unfortunately, this doesn't change his anxiety and panic.

I can't leave the house, can barely leave the room, without Koa starting to bark. When I don't come back fast enough, he'll start panicking and trying all he can to "get to me" or "to get out".

I don't have the experience to deal with this situation, and this needs to be dealt with... Koa and I can't live a good life together when he's constantly afraid to be alone, to be without me. And I can't live my life without being able to get groceries, go to appointments, visit the gym, and well, be able to be in a different room than Koa. So... We need help to deal with this situation.

Due to my AuDHD, I need personal support, not just some online stuff, which makes it more difficult (and expensive). I've found a trainer who can help Koa and me deal with this situation. But! It's €1250 (or 4x €325 = €1300). And with my disability income, and the costs I've already paid for Koa, my funds are barely existing. So we need help to be able to afford the help we really, desperately, need...

I don't ask for more than the costs of the coaching/training. I won't adjust the amount, as it's a set one. I will use all the money for this purpose only. Koa and I need this help so badly...

Thanks in advance to all that are willing and able to support us. To give Koa a way to be calm when alone. To give me a way to be able to live my life outside of being with Koa 24/7, as that's just not do-able at all.

Thank you for your kindness and support. With love from Koa and me.