Canine Composure Dog Training

Don't skip the mindset part of training! Obedience is great. But in my opinion, it means nothing if you still have a mentally amped up dog. You can very quickly end up with a dog that has to be in a command in order to be good. And honestly, that's not what I want. I want a dog that can settle on their own. A dog that can make good decisions without me constantly intervening. A dog that is pretty neutral to their surroundings. How do we get there? This is one of the ways. It doesn't have to he a big event. You can start adding observation time into your walks. That's what I did with Vader. Mid walk, I'd sit down with him and wait until he lied down and relaxed. Then we'd move on. The first time took FOREVER. But now, he really has zero issues settling out in public. Your dog doesn't need a certain level of training before you begin doing this. You could start this evening on your walk together. Just sit and enjoy the moment together. Happy Training ❤️ #dogtraining #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #explore #trending #trainingtips #reels #pitbull

For a reactive dog, the reaction typically starts when they first see a dog. At the start of the video, Fonzie is pretty soft. Just walking next to his mom. The closer he gets to Vader, the more tense he gets. His head lifts. His ears go up. His tail lifts His body tenses. These are super subtle signs, and I completely understand how people miss them. If I'm working a dog, I'm never looking at the dog wete passing. I'm looking at my dog and watching to see how they're feeling about the other dog. If we interrupt the fixation at the right moment, we can get our dog refocused on us and stop the reaction from happening. Over time, this builds a new pattern for your dog, and the reactions begin to fade away. It's a process, but it's absolutely worth it! If you want to see the full video of today's lesson with Fonzie, it will be added to the Leash Manners course this evening! This course teaches you exactly how to teach leash manners and build up yes work. You then learn how to put it all together to go on smooth walks with your dog! Link in bio and below 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/1ApD_cpnoIXWLyFy #dogtrainer #dogtraining #caninecomposure #explore #doodle #trending #reels #charlotte

I love the transformations of reactive dogs. I love seeing them be able to calmly handle things that they couldn't before. I love seeing the owners become more in tune with their dogs and more understanding of their dogs' behavior. Reactivity has many layers, and I don't believe that it's something you can "correct" away. Reactive dogs need guidance and support. They need someone to show them what to do around triggers, and they need someone that they can trust that can guide them through difficult moments. Charlie and his mom have put in so much work. He was definitely a handful at the beginning! But today, the two of them were able to handle walking around a store full of men, loud noises, and another dog. This is a huge win, and they have absolutely earned it! I could not be more proud. Charlie's world just got a little bigger, and it's all thanks to his training and the practice him and his mom have put in! ❤️ If you're looking for help with your reactive dog, I've got you! Between the Online Community, one on one sessions, or full in home training, there's something for everyone! Free online community link below and in bio 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/Um-NFvOKzvRM5sB9 For in person training, head here 👇🏻 https://caninecomposure.com/contact-us/ Excited to work with you!! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #charlotte #caninecomposure #explore #trending #reels #pitbull #boxerdog #lowes

I fully believe that part of fulfilling our dogs means getting them outside. Not only for their physical health but also for their (and our) mental health. It doesn't have to be an elaborate hike or lake day. A walk with you and the family can be just as fulfilling. Dogs are meant to move. They should get the chance to explore new environments. To use their noses. They should get the chance to run around and be playful. They should get the chance to go on long walks with us where we are also fully present. And if your walks with your dog are stressful, I can help you change that! I have an online community that shows exactly how to train a loose leash walk and help with reactivity on walks. The community is currently FREE, but it won't be forever, so now is the time to join! You'll find 100+ videos featuring a variety of dogs and behaviors. You'll also find e books and a social feed so that you can connect with other members who are also working with their dogs. You don't have to go through it alone! Link in bio and below 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/npwAfugIyWkxZDA8 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #explore #trending #reels #pitbull

You want to live your dream life with your dog? Training will get you there. You want to have easier walks? Training will get you there. You want a dog that can bike, run, hike, walk with you? Training will get you there. You want a dog that's chill in the house and listens well? Say it with me! Training will get you there! The point is that training opens up possibilities for what you and your dog can do. I always ask, what is your ideal life with your dog? Then, I create a training plan that can help you and your dog get there. Training is a lot of work but in my opinion it's ALWAYS worth it! If you've been on the fence about training, today's the day to begin! I've made it easy for you by creating an online community full of training videos. It's currently FREE, so now is the time to join! Why wait? You'll find hundreds of videos featuring a variety of behaviors and dogs. All self paced! You'll also have the chance to ask questions, schedule one on one zooms with me, and interact with other dog owners! Link in bio and below! 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/qHXhEOI5bl1O_YT2 Happy Training! #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #trending #dogtraining #reels #explore #community #pitbull

Yes, you can walk multiple dogs at the same time on loose leashes! However, I don't teach leash manners at the same time. I teach them one at a time. Why? Few reasons: ✨️Dogs learn differently and at different paces ✨️Each dog has individual needs on a walk ✨️I want to put all my focus on one dog so that I can help out and give guidance immediately Once the dogs have a solid understanding of leash manners and they have a high pack drive, THEN I bring them together. Once they're together, it's the same motions and expectations, except now you have more than one dog. If you want to see exactly how I do it, there are videos of me working multiple dogs at a time on the Community page!! Which, by the way, is currently completely FREE! It won't be free forever so now if the time to join!! You'll find hundreds of videos featuring a variety of dogs and behaviors, with new content uploaded weekly. Link in bio and below! 👇🏻 Hope to see you there! https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/qHXhEOI5bl1O_YT2 Happy Training! #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #trending #dogtraining #reels #explore #pitbull #community #goldenretriever

The leash builds ✨️CONNECTION✨️ It's not just something to walk your dog with. It's a way to connect, offer guidance, and reconnect with your dog. A lot of times, when I'm working a dog, I'm not looking at the dog. I'm going off of the feeling of the leash in my hand. If I feel tension from the dog, I step in with leash work. If I find that I'm adding tension, I take a moment to relax and soften. If you feel like the leash is the only thing keeping your dog near you, then the connection isn't there. If your dog is constantly pulling against you, then the connection isn't there. So how do you fix it? How do you get the connection? It's hard to explain in text on a social media post. But I have TONS of videos of me teaching exactly how to do it on my community page. Which, by the way, is completely FREE right now! A huge plus. You will find an entire section dedicated to leash manners and building connection with your dog. Walks should be easy, yall! They should be fun and enjoyable for both of you! And if they aren't, I've got videos that can show you how to get there. Link in bio and below! Hope to see you in the community! 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/qHXhEOI5bl1O_YT2 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #reels #explore #trending #community #pitbull

Let make today the day that we all stop sticking our hands in dogs' faces so that they can smell us! Their sense of smell is ridiculous. They can smell us when we walk into the room! We do not have to stick our hands right up to their noses for them to smell. I ignore almost every dog I meet. And it allows them to stay pretty chill and approach when THEY are ready. I want dogs to feel secure and calm around me. If I walk in and immediately walk up to them and invade their space, I've just destroyed the secure and calm part of the greeting. People want strange dogs to like them so badly, and I get that. But the easiest way to get a dog to like you is to ignore them and allow them the time to approach when THEY are comfortable. Notice that I'm making it about the dog. Because it's not about us. It's up to us to respect dogs and their space. So ignore them! They'll approach if and when they're ready! Do you have a new dog, and you aren't sure where to begin? Then, you should join the Canine Composure Training Community. It's currently completely FREE, but it won't be for long, so nows the time to join! Hundreds of videos with new videos added weekly. You'll see a variety of dogs and behaviors. You'll also find a new dog owner guide on their that will set you and your new dog up for a great life together! Link in bio and below! 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/qHXhEOI5bl1O_YT2 #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #reels #explore #trending #community #dogtraining Let make today the day that we all stop sticking our hands in dogs' faces so that they can smell us! Their sense of smell is ridiculous. They can smell us when we walk into the room! We do not have to stick our hands right up to their noses for them to smell. I ignore almost every dog I meet. And it allows them to stay pretty chill and approach when THEY are ready. I want dogs to feel secure and calm around me. If I walk in and immediately walk up to them and invade their

I'm sure yall have seen posts and stories about sweet Olive. Terribly afraid of trucks. Full disclosure: When I first started working with her, I had not realized how severe her fear was, and I unintentionally sent her into flight a few times. I unintentionally moved too fast for her, and it temporarily made her more fearful. How did we help her? We SLOWED everything WAY down. ✨️We worked her in parks where there were no cars. ✨️We played YouTube videos of truck noises while doing yes and massage work. ✨️We prioritized calm in the house. ✨️We built her confidence. ✨️We took super short, positive walks. ✨️We kept her BELOW her threshold and only did what she could handle. Today, we were able to handle leash work in a parking lot with vehicles passing by the entire time! And I say we because her parents had to make changes as well. Not just Olive. With big behaviors, it helps when the environment and day to day change too. Moral of the story, go slower than you think you need to! If you want to see full videos of Olives training, check out the Canine Composure Training Community. Currently free! You'll find hundreds of videos showing a variety of dogs and behaviors. It won't be free forever, so NOW is the time to join! Link below and in bio! 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/qHXhEOI5bl1O_YT2 #dogtrainer #dogtraining #caninecomposure #charlotte #cltdogtraining #reels #explore #trending

In the beginning, always or never is going to make things easier on everyone! You want your dog to stop jumping on people. Great! You decide your dog can no longer jump on you when you get home, but then on days when you're in a good mood and you're happy to see him, you let him jump on you. And on days when you're coming home stressed and exhausted, he jumps, and now you're mad at him and pushing him off. But your dog doesn't understand the difference. He's going to assume that every time is one of those times where you'll let him jump on you. So all you're doing by living in the world of sometimes is slowing down your progress and creating confusion! Make it clear. Make it always or never! If you want to learn how to train your dog, join the Canine Composure Training Community. It's currently all free but it won't always be so now is the time to join! You'll find hundreds of videos containing a variety of dogs and behaviors. New videos are uploaded weekly! You'll have the space to learn at your own pace and ask questions whenever you have them! Link below and in bio! 👇🏻 https://canine-composure-dog-training.mn.co/share/qHXhEOI5bl1O_YT2 #dogtrainer #charlotte #caninecomposure #trending #reels #explore #trainingtips #reels #cltdogtraining #community #dogtraining

The face can tell you a lot!! Hopefully, this gives you some insight into how to better read your dogs' body language and how you can help them! Want to see more videos like this?? Join the Canine Composure Training Community! Free to join with free and paid content, and it's all about you and your dog! You'll get to learn exactly how I train dogs and work them through a wide range of emotions. Link in bio. See you there!! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #charlotte #calm #cltdogtraining #caninecomposure #pitbull #explore #trending #reels #bodylanguage #thunderstorms

I tell anyone that will listen that training your dog takes time, effort, energy, and change. Long-lasting results don't happen with quick fixes or one and done type things. Long-lasting results happen with changes in you and your dogs' lifestyle. When I say training is a lifestyle, I mean that every day, every walk, outing, or play date is a chance to better your dogs' training. A chance to practice leash skills or manners in public. You don't teach it once and never revisit it. Otherwise, you lose it. It's something you can work on every single day. You and your dog. Always growing. Always getting better. It takes a lot of work, but having that bond and trust between one another makes it absolutely worth it! If you want to train your dog but are unsure where to start, join the Canine Composure Training Community. Free to join with free and paid content. I'd personally start with the Leash Manners and Yes Work Guide because it will give you and your dog a solid foundation that you can then build on. Comment "DOGS" for the link to the guide! Happy Training! #dogtraining🐕 #dogtraining #reels #caninecomposure #charlotte #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #trending #trend #reels #cltdogtraining #dogtrainer #leashwork #yeswork

Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to do this for a living :) Thank you to all of you who have supported me through the hard days and the easy days. I'm excited for the future of Canine Composure and for all of the dogs and families that will get the chance to grow and learn together! If you're looking for help with your dog, check out the Canine Composure Training Community. Free to join with free and paid content. New videos uploaded weekly! If you're unsure where to start, join the leash manners guide and the 21 day e book! Link in bio, see you there! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #charlotte #caninecomposure #explore #trending #reels #community #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull

What's the why??? To have your dog listen? To have easier walks? To have a peaceful house? To be able to take your dog places? We all have a why. During difficult or frustrating moments, hold on to that why. The work pays off. I promise. And both you and your dog will be much better for it! ❤️ If you need help reaching your training goals, join the Canine Composure Training Community. Free to join with free and paid content. New videos are uploaded weekly! If you're just starting out, start with the 21 day refresh e book and the leash manners guide! Link in bio or comment "dogs" to get the link! Happy Training! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #hiking #charlotte #caninecomposure #community #explore #trending #reels

Proper exercise!! It's a non-negotiable, in my opinion. Every dog deserves exercise. 5 pounds, 50 pounds, 150 pounds. All of them. Every dog has different levels that they need, and it definitely depends on age and breed. To me, exercise is a huge part of the training journey. It's important for a dogs physical and mental health! And it doesn't always need to be walks. I like to change it up so that we don't get bored and stuck in a routine. Sometimes we swim, bike, run, fetch, run errands, hike, or simply walk. Either way, I set time aside each day to make sure Vader gets the proper exercise. To me, it's my job as his owner to make sure he's properly fulfilled each day! If you want your walks to look like this but don't know how to get there, check out my Leash Manners and Yes Work Guide in the Canine Composure Training Community. You'll find a step by step guide featuring a variety of videos that will teach you exactly how to get here! Link in bio or Comment "walks" to receive the link! See you there! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #explore #trending #reels #community #pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram

I see a lot of people who want to go straight to off leash hikes or running around a field, etc. And I get that because that's where the fun is, right? But you MUST build a solid foundation with your dog before moving to these difficult environments. Because the foundation builds the follower mindset, and if you don't have that, then things are more difficult than they need to be. Also, if your dog is struggling in these difficult environments, then we go back to the foundation and build them up. But if they have no foundation to fall back on, then they'll fall apart or blow you off. You have to learn to walk before you can run! You have your dog for their life, so what's the rush? Take your time to build the foundation. So that when you're ready for more difficult environments, it's easy, and you and your dog can enjoy yourselves! If you want help training your dog within your home, join the online Canine Composure Training Community. It's free to join and contains free and paid content. The community includes online courses, e books, discussion boards, and weekly video uploads. Link in bio! Comment "dogs" to get the link for the Leash Manners Guide. This guide will help you build a solid foundation and a follower mindset so that you can handle those difficult environments with ease! Happy Training! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #pitbull #explore #trending #reels #charlotte #caninecomposure #community

During training, don't forget to take time to enjoy your dog! That's why we get them, right? To enjoy the lifestyle we can have with them. So get outside together this weekend. Go have fun with your dog ☀️ If you want life with your dog to be easy, join the Canine Composure Training Community. It's free to join and contains free and paid content. New videos are uploaded weekly. You'll find e books, online courses, discussion boards, and more! Link in bio or Comment "dogs" to get the link to join. See you there!! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #charlotte #caninecomposure #explore #trending #reels #bernedoodle #pitbull #community

Socialization isn't just meeting a bunch of dogs! It's getting used to the sights, sounds, smells, textures, etc. of the world around us! Yesterday was trash day. Stanley is a little nervous about things, so we went outside during trash pick up. I had no clue how he'd act, but I knew if he got spooked, I could step in with leash work and calm him down. He did great and I couldn't be more proud! If you need help with your dog, join the Canine Composure Training Community. It's free to join and has free and paid content. You'll find courses, e books, discussion boards, and a variety of free videos featuring a variety of dogs. Comment "DOGS" to get the link for the Leash Manners Guide! Link is also in bio. See you there! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #charlotte #caninecomposure #trending #reels #explore #bernedoodle #community #dogs

Your anxious dog needs your help! Imagine having an anxiety attack, and your friend grabs your hand and says, "You're okay! Then walks off. Completely unhelpful. Reaching down to pet your dog or pick them up and then moving on isn't helpful during an anxious moment. Stanley was scared of dogs barking at us. Me petting him doesn't help anything. Instead, I get him moving. I paused the walk, slowed our pace, and did some leash work until he began to soften and refocus on the walk. Stepping in and offering guidance and support is so much more helpful than hoping they'll figure it out on their own. And guess what? Today, he hasn't been spooked by anything on our walks. Through help, we're building trust and confidence and teaching him how to work through anxious moments. It's a slow process, but the payoff is worth it! If you need help training your dog, join the Canine Composure Training Community. It's free to join and contains free and paid content. You'll find multiple videos featuring a variety of dogs and behaviors. If you're unsure where to begin, start with the Leash Manners and Yes Work Guide! Comment "dogs" to get the link to the guide! Happy Training! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #community #bernedoodle #reels #trending #explore

It's all about that connection! ✨️ Want to learn exactly how to do this with your dog? Join the Canine Composure Training Community. It's free to join and has free and paid content. You'll find full tons of videos of me working with a variety of different dogs. The community has online courses, discussion boards, e books, and more! Comment "Leash training" for the link to the Leash Manners and Yes Work Guide. Excited to see you there! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #charlotte #caninecomposure #trending #reels #explore #pitbull #community