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Transform Your Reactive, fearful, anxious or overly-aroused Dog into a Calm and Confident Companion
Our expert-guided training solutions help you build trust, reduce stress, and create a more balanced life for you and your dog.
Transform Your Reactive, or overly-aroused Dog into a Calm and Confident Companion
Our expert-guided training solutions help you build trust, reduce stress, and create a more balanced life for you and your dog.
Calm & Confident Canines
The Calm & Confident Canines training program helps your dog overcome fear, anxiety, and reactivity by addressing their emotional needs. Through gradual exposure, trust-building exercises, and positive reinforcement, your dog will learn to stay calm and focused, even in challenging situations. Perfect for reactive, overly aroused, or fearful dogs, this training builds emotional balance, confidence, and a stronger connection with you.
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Six Key Areas We’ll Focus On:
Build Emotional Balance
Help your dog stay calm and composed by teaching them to manage fear, anxiety, and over-arousal through positive reinforcement and gradual exposure.
Reduce Reactivity
Does your dog bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs or people? We’ll address these reactions by teaching focus, engagement, and calm behavior in triggering situations.
Boost Confidence
For dogs overwhelmed by new environments, people, or noises, we’ll create a safe, step-by-step plan to help them build resilience and self-assurance.
Teach Relaxation Skills
We’ll help your dog learn to settle at home or in public, even during stressful moments, so they can relax and feel secure in any situation.
Foster Focus & Cooperation
Turn your dog’s attention toward you, even when distractions or triggers are present. This strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
Address Fear-Based Behaviors
From hiding and shaking to avoidance or growling, we’ll address fear-based responses with trust-building exercises and emotional support to help your dog feel safe.
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Flexible Training That Fits Your Lifestyle
From personalized coaching to self-paced resources,
we offer options that meet you where you are.
Online Coaching
One-on-one guidance tailored to your dog’s specific needs via virtual lessons.
Behavior & Training Review
Submit a video and get expert advice within 72 hours to solve training challenges from home.
Academy Online
A comprehensive membership with courses, live Q&A, video feedback and exclusive resources.
Your Path to Success
Starts Here
From your first session to lasting results,
we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Introductory Strategy Session
Speak to a behavior consultant to understand your dog's needs, how they effect behavior, and to set clear goals.
Choose Your Training Path
Pick the option that works best for you—personalized coaching or flexible online learning.
Train and Transform
With as little as 10 minutes a day, our expert support, and step by step training instruction, you’ll see real progress and lasting results.
Enjoy Life With A Well-Mannered Dog
Celebrate the calm, cooperative, and confident companion you’ve always dreamed of sharing your life with.
TESTIMONIALS
Success Stories from Happy Dog Parents
"This not just a lifesaver, it is a life enhancer"
When we met Teresa, Barnabas had been with us for over a year since we adopted him. Though he had made great strides in that time. We were still not able to have an enjoyable walk. He was extremely anxious out in the world, and would have emotional break downs. Our life is so much more complete, now that we can both walk in our neighborhood park or any location our activities take us. We now are able to walk and enjoy our surroundings." — Marilyn A.
"My dog looks to me instead of reacting"
"Teresa was amazing from our initial phone consultation to the training sessions and follow up emails. Our dog always had some form of leash reactivity, but it seemed to have amplified as he matured. Both my dog and I are less anxious when encountering other dogs, rollerbladers, and skateboarders. My dog now looks to me when he can anticipate a stressful encounter vs barking at his trigger. It has been a really rewarding experience and helped me and my dog form a better bond.' — Annie R.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What types of behaviors does the Calm & Confident program address?
The Calm & Confident program is designed for dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, and reactivity. This includes behaviors like barking, lunging, growling, snapping, or general unease in response to specific triggers such as strangers, other dogs, new environments, or loud noises.
Question 2: Can my dog benefit from this program if they are older?
Absolutely! Dogs of any age can benefit from the Calm & Confident program. It’s never too late to work on reducing anxiety and building your dog's confidence. Our methods are tailored to your dog's unique needs, regardless of age or past experiences.
Question 3: How long will it take to see improvements in my dog's behavior?
The timeline for improvement depends on several factors, including the severity of your dog's anxiety or reactivity, their history, and how consistently training techniques are applied. Many dog parents start to see changes within a few weeks, but lasting results require ongoing practice and patience.
Question 4: How is this different from obedience training?
Unlike obedience training, which focuses on teaching commands like sit or stay, the Calm & Confident program addresses your dog’s underlying emotions, such as fear or anxiety. By using behavior modification and reward-based techniques, we help your dog feel safe, remain under their threshold, and build resilience instead of simply following commands.
Question 5: Do I need prior training experience to join this program?
No prior training experience is needed! Our program is designed to guide you step-by-step in supporting your dog's needs. We provide you with tools, resources, and personalized coaching to help your dog overcome their challenges and grow into a calm and confident companion.
Question 6: What training methods are used in the Calm & Confident program, and do you use corrections?
The Calm & Confident program focuses on behavior modification through positive, reward-based methods. We do not use physical corrections or punitive techniques, as these can increase fear and anxiety, making the problem worse. Behavior modification involves understanding your dog's triggers, teaching them new ways to respond, and using positive reinforcement to encourage calm and confident behavior. Our goal is to build trust and help your dog feel safe, which ultimately leads to more lasting behavioral change.
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