Canine Calm Series

Canine Calm Series – Recall: Understanding What Makes Your Dog Tick No two dogs are the same. Let that really sink in for a moment. Your...

Teaching Your Dog That Lead Tension Means “Check In” In our last post, we explored the value of walking on a loose lead—offering your dog...

Understanding Reactivity In our last post, we talked about what reactivity really  means. To recap: reactivity itself isn't a bad thing....

Why a Longer Lead Can Transform Your Walks Let’s start with this simple truth: this is your dog’s walk. Not yours. Not your schedule. Not...

If walks with your dog are feeling anything but calm right now, you’re not alone—and you’re absolutely not failing. Lead walking is a skill, and like any skill, it takes the right tools, some guidance, and a bit of practice.

Let’s be real—teaching your dog to come when called can feel like a total mystery some days. One moment they’re running to you like you’re a superstar, the next they’re ignoring you completely in favour of a leaf. But here’s the thing: Recall isn’t just a cue—it’s a relationship.

Understanding Reactivity in Dogs: Why It’s Not “Bad,” Just Misunderstood

Welcome to The Calm Canine Series—your go-to guide for turning those “oh no” moments into “we’ve got this” wins.