Canine Composure Dog Training

Happy Halloween!! 🎃 I hope it's wonderfully spooky!! ☠️ Also, remember that time I decided I'd make and sell dog bandanas, and it lasted all of 5 minutes. Good times. 🤣 Did your dog dress up this year? I wanna know all the costumes!

The vibes were ✨️immaculate✨️ if I do say so myself 🖤🖤🖤 #dogtraining #caninecomposure #dogtrainer #charlotte #explore #trending #reels #maeve

Don't ask me how I got here because I literally have no clue. 😁 I've always been someone who gets stuck in the planning stage. I like to make sure things are perfect in theory before actually moving forward with an idea. Downside of that is that nothing actually gets done lol So, in this case. I planned absolutely nothing. I went with my gut and decided I'd figure it out, and I went, and here we are. I needed more space for my day trains, so a van it is! Is it perfect? No. It needs some love and converting it to how i want it will take time. But she's ready to hold crates, treats, fans, leashes, place boards, and most importantly, dogs. So everyone. Meet Maeve. The newest addition to Canine Composure Family Dog Training 🖤 You're about to get a lot of van conversion content 😂 #caninecomposure #dogtrainer #dogtraining #charlotte #explore #trending #reels #pitbull

✨️17 bags of food 🎉4 bags of litter ✨️10 bags of treats 🎉12 cleaning items ✨️6 blankets 🎉11 collars/leashes ✨️11 misc-toys,bowls etc You guys did that! @jsteadyrealty and I were absolutely blown away by how much we got. Both of us lived in the mpuntaims for years, and we really wanted to help those affected by Helene. We couldn't have imagined that we would get this much help. This is what community is about ❤️ We hope to see you and all of your friends at our next Pack Walk! ▫️November 9th ▪️10am 📍McApline Creek Park #caninecomposure #dogtrainer #charlotte #dogtraining #explore #trending #reels

Part of Nelly's lesson today was jumping on things. High walls, benches, picnic tables, and finally, the bleachers. Part of having a puppy is helping build their confidence. I love a confident dog that believes in themselves. My job during these moments is to support Nelly and hype her up. I know she's capable of doing it, and i want to show her that she can. She was nervous about the bleachers but she did it! Once she got off, high praise, and then we move on. And guess what? Right after doing all of this, she jumped in my car for the first time. Go Nelly! #caninecomposure #dogtrainer #charlotte #dogtraining #explore #trending #reels #portugesewaterdog

Wait till the end for the happiest tail you've ever seen 🥰 #caninecomposure #dogtrainer #charlotte #dogtraining #explore #trending #reels #Community

Calm rarely happens on its own! The pattern I do when working with a dog is- Activity Rest Activity Rest On repeat, all day every day. I work the dog first so that they're more likely to welcome the rest versus resist it. You'll often hear, "well your dog has energy, so go exercise them and they be good" while that's partly true, exercising your dog also creates endurance and if you're relying on exercise to have a calm dog then you've screwed yourself. Yes, we need to exercise our dogs, but we also need to teach them to be bored. That part is just as important! So, Activity Rest Activity Rest Have questions? Let me know! #caninecomposure #dogtraining #dogtrainer #explore #trending #reels #frenchbulldog

I give a lot of face to face advice on a daily basis, so I figured I'd share some with yall! 1. Let your dog rest after eating in order to avoid bloat. Definitely more of a risk for larger breeds or deep chested breeds. However, any dog in my care is resting for an hour after meals. Rest allows food to properly digest and adds a nice bit of structure to your dog's routine. If your dog won't rest, you can feed them in their crate and then leave them be for a little while longer. 2. Getting two puppies at the same time can cause Littermate Syndrome. It won't always, but it's not something I would risk. One puppy can be a lot more socially reserved and kind of always in the background or worse, they can start fighting each other. It's definitely something I don't recommend. 3. If you're getting frustrated or you've had a stressful day, pause and breathe. The more frustrated you are, the shorter you'll be with your dog, and that's no longer a productive lesson. It's okay to walk away for a minute to reset. It's okay to crate your dog so you can have a moment to regroup. It's also okay to completely end a lesson and try again later once you're in a better mindset. Give yourself grace ❤️ Have your own random bits of advice? Share them below! You never know who they'll help! 👇🏻 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #caninecomposure #charlotte #explore #trending #reels #community

If your dog won't come when you call them in the house or yard, then they definitely won't come when they're out in a public space like a park or field. Anytime you're training something new, it's best to start at home or within the neighborhood. You want to start in a more neutral area where it's easier for your dog to focus on you. Once your dog is doing really well in neutral areas, you can start building to more difficult places like parks, stores, etc. You and your dog need a solid foundation before moving to more difficult things. Have questions? Just ask! That's what I'm here for! 🥰 #caninecomposure #charlotte #dogtrainer #dogtraining #explore #trending #reels #pitbull #community

Help them feel safe and secure when next to you!! ✨️Also, I'm fully aware that there's a ton of tension in Hank's leash. It was his first walk with another dog, and I was just happy that he was calm enough to walk!✨️ I will always position myself in between a dog and their triggers. It can help take a lot of pressure off of them and can help them relax a little bit. Hank's reactions to dogs are very big and intense. The fact that we were able to walk somewhat calmly with Vader is huge! By keeping him close and keeping myself in the middle, I'm able to step in quickly if he reacts, and I'm able to easily keep him moving and give him guidance if he doesn't react. This is why I don't really care what side a dog walks on. I'm switching the side they're on anyway if we're around triggers. So, if you have a reactive dog, one tiny change you can make is to keep yourself in between your dog and their triggers. Happy Training! ❤️

Not me wanting to cry while making this. 🤣 I feel so lucky that I get to be surrounded by so many dogs. They're so special, and we're fortunate to be able to spend our lives with them ❤️

Our Pack Walk Fundraiser was a wonderful success! We raised a total $320 for Lancaster County Animal Shelter 🎉❤️ Thank you to everyone who participated. We couldn't have done it without your support!