Canine Development and Testing

The couch isn’t usually the problem. A dog who takes it, guards it, and won’t get off when asked is the problem. That is what we fix, and the cuddles and affection are welcome when we have the right mindset.

If your dog runs the house, DM me Kibbles to chat!

A calm dog isn’t necessarily a tired dog.

“He just won’t settle. He paces the house and follows me everywhere.”

I hear this constantly. And the advice you’ve probably been handed is to wear him out. More neighborhood walks. More fetch.

Please stop.

A tired dog is not necessarily a calm dog. A tired dog sleeps for an hour and wakes up with the exact same wiring that had him pacing in the first place.

Your dog’s not pacing because he has too much energy. He’s pacing because he’s never learned how to relax.

Calm is not a mood your dog falls into once he’s finally exhausted. It’s a state of mind. And a state of mind can be nurtured.

In a board and train, we don’t tire your dog into stillness. We teach him the skill of settling. Holding a relaxed state while things are moving around him. We cultivate this mindset until it becomes a default.

Which brings up the real question. Will it transfer home?

Yes. Because he comes home with a new default. You maintain the structure, and the default is maintained. And, you finally get your evenings back. He lies down while you cook. He stops patroling the windows and terrorizing the cat.

If your dog paces the house and never truly settles, DM me Kibbles to chat!

Public dog parks are chaos masquerading as socialization. If you want safety, freedom, real enrichment, and space to actually walk your dog, book a private park and leave the chaos (and the 💩) behind.

Link in bio to book!