Calling All Dogs

07/11/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Temporary 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬! 🛠️

Smart environmental changes can dramatically reduce reactivity:

𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• Create visual barriers at trigger points (windows, fences)
• Establish a 'decompression station' in your home
• Use sound masking strategically during high-trigger times
• Reroute walks to create buffer zones around triggers

Don't forget, these are temporary - you won't need them after behavior modification training!

What environmental change has made the biggest difference for your reactive dog?

07/10/2025

Bad knees and shin splints make getting pulled even on short hills tough. One of the best things Fisher has been trained to do is wait for me.

07/07/2025

🎆🎇 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 🎇🎆

07/05/2025

🚶‍♀️ Leash-lunging, barking, detours at every corner… sound familiar? My latest post follows Vivee the Mini Schnauzer from sidewalk meltdowns to nose work competitor. Watch the before-and-after videos, pick up the tips that helped her succeed, and learn how your walks can become calm and confident. ⬇️

👉 Read the story & watch the clips here ⬇️

Struggling with a dog who lunges on walks? Learn how reactive dogs can transform with training from a certified dog behavior consultant.

07/04/2025

Higgins (left) just finished up the core training portion of his Elite Program. This little guy has accomplished so much:

- Welcomes guests instead of barking and growling
- Stays calm instead of losing his mind when he sees the neighbor’s dog out back or delivery people
- Checks in with his owners instead of redirecting and fighting his sister, Ellis
-Relaxes in bed at night instead of guarding it from Ellis
- His owners say that Higgins “is a completely different dog!”

I also made two new Boston Terrier friends ❤️

07/03/2025

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦! 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠! 💥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!

Help your dog build resilience to fireworks with these training techniques

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬:
• Pair unexpected sounds with high-value treats (better than cheese!)
• Create positive associations with a 'safe space'
• Make sure to work their brains beforehand with food puzzles, games, or frozen Kongs.
• Practice relaxation on a special bed or blanket

What training technique has helped your dog during fireworks?

06/27/2025

Oh, Tino. Your duck toy is just as big as you are.

06/27/2025

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝? 🚗 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭!

✈️ 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩
• 𝐕𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 & 𝐈𝐃𝐬: Confirm vaccinations are up-to-date, update your dog’s ID tag, and microchip info.
• 𝐏𝐞𝐭-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Research dog-friendly hotels, parks, and activities—know pet policies and nearby vets.

🧳 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐆𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐠
• 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Collapsible bowls, bottled water, and their regular food (plus a little extra).
• 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐢𝐭: Medications, first-aid supplies, p**p bags, and a copy of vaccination records.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Favorite toys, a cozy travel bed or blanket, and a lightweight towel.

🚗 𝐎𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Use a crash-tested crate, harness, or seat-belt–style tether—never let your dog roam free in the car.
• 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥: Never leave your pup unattended—keep windows cracked and the A/C on during stops.
• 𝐏𝐢𝐭-𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬: Plan regular breaks for bathroom, water, and short walks to stretch legs.

👇 Check out our graphic for the full checklist—including extras like travel games, calming aids, and destination-specific tips—so every mile of your summer road trip is smooth and stress-free!

What’s one must-have item you never hit the road without for your dog? Share your travel essentials below! Be sure to follow us for more tips to keep your dog happy and healthy!

06/24/2025

𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 🦟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧

🐜 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐚 & 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞
• 𝐕𝐞𝐭-𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Choose from topical treatments, oral chews, or collars—whatever fits your dog’s lifestyle and health needs.
• 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬: After every walk or romp in tall grass, gently part your dog’s fur and look for small, dark ticks—especially around the ears, underarms, and groin.
• 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥: Use fine-tip tweezers or a tick-removal tool to grasp close to the skin, pull steadily, and disinfect the bite area to prevent infection.

🦟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Even indoor dogs need monthly preventatives—heartworm larvae can hitch a ride on mosquitoes that slip indoors.
• 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Pair your preventive regimen with a yearly heartworm blood test to confirm your dog’s protected status.

🔍 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬
• 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬: Excessive scratching, red or irritated skin, “flea dirt” (tiny black specks) in their coat.
• 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬: Visible bumps on the skin, lethargy, or localized swelling around a bite.
• 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦: Persistent cough, reduced stamina, weight loss, or breathing difficulties.

👩‍⚕️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭
Every dog is unique—age, breed, health history, and environment all influence the best plan. Your veterinarian can recommend the ideal combination of preventatives, dosing schedules, and additional measures (like environmental control or grooming techniques).

👇𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 for a deep dive into each pest’s risks, detailed prevention strategies, and a step-by-step guide to keeping your best friend itch- and bite-free all season long!

06/20/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲! 🌊 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠 🐶

Love water play? Keep it safe for your furry friend! Quick Water Safety Wins:
• ALWAYS supervise near water.
• Teach your dog how to safely exit pools.
• Consider a dog life vest, especially for new swimmers or boating.
• Be aware of currents & water quality (lakes/rivers). Our graphic has the ultimate
checklist for pool, lake, and ocean safety, plus pre-go prep and post-swim care!

Does your dog love to swim? Share a photo of their safe water fun!

06/17/2025

Booming Noises? ⛈️🎆 Help Your Anxious Dog Stay Calm This Summer

Storms and fireworks can be terrifying for dogs. Help them cope: Top Calming Tips:
•Create a cozy, safe den.
•Mask noises with music or white noise.
•Offer comfort & distractions (if they want them).
•Consider anxiety wraps or pheromones.
•Long-term: Explore sound desensitization with a pro! For a complete guide on
preparation, what to do during, and vet consultations for severe phobias, see our
graphic! 👇

How do you help your dog through scary summer sounds? Share your comforting tips!

06/22/2024

The lack of regulation in the dog training industry is alarming. Without proper oversight, anyone can claim to be a trainer, often leading to unsafe practices.

Recently, a training facility owner in Florida was arrested for methods that tragically led to the deaths of multiple dogs, underscoring this urgent issue - an issue that the reporter even emphasized.

At Calling All Dogs, we prioritize humane, evidence-based training methods and are committed to the highest standards of care.

Ask the trainer two questions before hiring them:

1. What happens when my dog gets something right?
2. What happens when my dog gets something wrong?

If you don't like the answer, move on.

Pet boarder and trainer arrested for animal deaths