Canine Calling, LLC

09/08/2024

Does your dog love to dig?? Here is info on why.

Dog's aren't digging because they want to drive you crazy. It can be to satisfy instincts, or it can just be satisfying for a dog to dig.

09/05/2024

09/03/2024

There are many components to successful dog training. What can you do to bring out the best in your dog? Here are our tips to help both dogs and owners succeed:

How can you help your dog be the best they can be? While some dogs learn certain behaviors quickly, for others it can be a longer process. In other words, as we like to say, “training is not a light switch”. Dog training has many components that contribute to a successful outcome and the dog and...

08/28/2024

More amazing! Through our work we see first hand how dogs provide both mental and physical life changing support. Great article we wanted to share.

Service dogs are trained to help a person deal with specific issues. There are different types of service dogs for each problem someone faces.

08/26/2024

Today we celebrate National Dog Day. Dogs are amazing in so many ways! We’d love to see pics of your favorites so please share. Here are some of our recent clients we’ve had the pleasure to train with.

08/15/2024

This is our second session with Chester, a 5 month old lab puppy. Today we focused on Chester’s chase behavior towards the two resident cats. The behavior is ignited most when the cats flee from him. The behavior is being managed, but it is important to address these issues as Chester grows into adulthood. Our training for this is two fold and consists of counter conditioning and impulse control exercises. The goal is to set the animal up for success. In this case Chester and the cats should not feel threatened and be set up to be successful. Having dog/cat issues? We can help.

07/26/2024

Nellie is a fantastic dog with a wonderful home, and what we’d say is a true breed salad! True to her Great Pyrenees genes she is gentle but stubborn and loves to be outdoors watching life from among the bushes and ferns. Meanwhile, she’s a Lab and adores greeting people’s faces. Her inner beagle likes to keep her nose on the ground or bay to let you know she’s on the trail. Refusal to come indoors, jumping up on people, and leash walking skills are areas of concern for her family. She’s smart and a back chaining expert! Knowing Nellie’s tendencies due to what is innate in her is first and foremost in reaching compromises with her. Our training plan includes counter conditioning behaviors, establishing a rock solid recall, and developing good communication skills.

07/18/2024

Chester is a 6 month old English Lab with a calm and cheerful temperament. Both food motivation and smarts make him very trainable. His owner is dog savvy and started him well. She contacted us for a few challenges, and we were happy to step in and help. Chester lives with a cat and there’s been puppy play and chase. Outside on our walk, we took the opportunity to work on counter conditioning exercises when we came upon a family’s cat chilling in the grass. Chester is rewarded for calm, non-reactive behavior when he sees the cat. Nice start on the sit/stay too with great check in back to his owner. Fun day training - Chester was ready for nap time! ❤️🐶

07/14/2024

The one word that comes to mind when describing Finneus is Magnificent! Quite the beautiful boy with the wonderful temperament to go along with it. He demonstrates typical puppy behaviors that can be annoying as a small puppy. At 6 months old and 65 lbs on his way to approximately 100-120 lbs, behaviors like jumping up can be hazardous as he grows. Happily, he is a well intentioned boy with a lovely disposition. His family has set up a good, consistent routine for Finneus, but they needed our help with relentless jumping on people and counters. In addition we began teaching the “look” cue to establish eye contact and focus to his owner, along with leash walking skills. Great session with Finneus! ❤️🐶

07/12/2024

It’s hot and it’s important to tune in to your dog’s needs and keep them safe during the hot summer months. Read on for tips and info:

A dog's primary means of cooling himself is through panting, and our goal is to make this process more efficient.ü

07/10/2024

It’s the first time we worked with an Aussalier, an Australian Shepherd/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix. It was interesting considering the two breeds when evaluating her. Kona is sweet and affectionate and warms to people quickly, very Cavalier. The cautious, high energy, high intelligence and prey drive around moving wheels are all very Aussie traits. Kona is such a fast learner! Our focus today was counterconditioning exercises, alert barking, and separation anxiety. For our next session we will go offsite to address leash walking and excitability on walks.

07/07/2024

Loved our work with Renegade, a 1 year old maltipoo. It’s evident he’s very much loved by his family and he loves them in return. We were called on to evaluate and help with various behaviors. These behaviors are sometimes demanding, reactive or fearful. Our plan includes ways to help him thrive in a busy household by establishing boundaries, building his confidence and providing him with a safe space when he needs downtime. Look forward to future sessions with Renegade! ❤️

06/30/2024

A dog communicates it emotions and intentions through their body language. Today we focus on the dog tail and its role in the overall picture of what your dog is saying.

Happy - relaxed neutral tail, soft eyes and mouthIf only they could talk! Dogs communicate differently than we do. What is polite for a human is not always polite or comfortable for a dog. This, of course, depends on its personality. A couple examples: Humans like direct eye contact, moving straight...

06/28/2024

A young puppy outside in a safe environment sniffing grass, exploring, and learning about their new world is one our favorite things to see. They soak up information around them so quickly. Most families bring a new puppy home between 8-10 weeks of age. This is a perfect time to start training. Establishing a training relationship with a puppy depends upon benevolent leadership, consistency and reliable consequences. For a puppy to grow into a well rounded dog, it’s key to develop: behaviors on cue, impulse control and socialization. To set your puppy up for success, keep it fun using reward based, positive reinforcement training methods.

06/26/2024

One of our clients in the Chester Springs, PA area has to rehome her dog. Please read about her below.
Also note that she is providing a training session with us for the dog. For more details, a meet and greet/interview please call 484-467-1088.

Good evening neighbors!
As I prepare to move south this week to be closer to family, I have had to make the hardest decision to rehome my sweet Frankie due to new living situations and apartment breed restrictions. While we have tried many local rescues, we have not had any luck finding her a perfect home.

As Frankie has so many buddies in the neighborhood, I thought I would reach out here for one last try as I look for either a forever home for her or a foster to find the perfect fit. Frankie (1 yr 4 mos. F) is a sweet girl with a love of squeaky balls and stuffed toys as well as belly rubs and lots of kisses. She also attends Camp K-9 in West Chester, PA. With that, she does prefer a home with older kids and no cats. She is crate trained and house trained. Offering a free training session with Canine Calling - who knows Frankie best as they have worked with her since January.

If you are looking for a furry friend or would be interested in fostering (through the SPCA) her until she finds that, please reach out to me asap! Thursday - we unfortunately have to re-home her to the SPCA.

I have met some of the best neighbors in this neighborhood, and hoping to find someone here that could help. Thank you, and feel free to share this to anyone you may know who may be interested :)

06/25/2024

Two of our favorite faces and love those eyes! These two pups from different clients are strong, solid dogs. We've been fine tuning leash walking mechanics, building good communication skills, and counterconditioning reactivity.

06/18/2024

Mental stimulation for dogs is important to keep them happy and engaged at all ages, and it's simpler than you might think.

06/16/2024

This little daschund mix was a stray for quite some time before thankfully being found and rescued. He now resides with a great family who loves him. His time on the streets certainly didn’t change his sweet, loving demeanor. He readily welcomes pets and human contact from his family. Some separation anxiety is present along with a strong need for attention that can be demanding. Today our training session focused on a balanced plan to make him feel secure while establishing rules and boundaries. Sage is a smart pup and receptive to learning. We loved watching him think, learn and make good decisions! ❤️🐶

06/09/2024

Houston is a shy, cautious boy but has come a long way. Confidence building is an important part of his progress. Our session included long line free work which allows him to roam and sniff, and a series of stations. Our focus is teaching Houston to have fun while building confidence through games and enrichment activities. Nose work allows him to explore and discover new things at his pace. Through the use of high value treats he makes good associations with items and learns new things can be rewarding. His owner is doing a great job with Houston with consistent training. And thank you Coffee (our go to dog for training sessions) for coming along and showing Houston the ropes!

06/02/2024

Beautiful weekend weather to train outside! We’ve been working on counterconditioning/desensitizing Frankie to her triggers. Today, she showed us what a calm, confident girl she can be! Topper and Tilly, two young Westies, are coming along nicely on leash and enjoyed a stroll in the neighborhood. ❤️🐶

05/14/2024

Having your dog’s focus is the foundation of communicating effectively with them. Your dog’s attention is necessary as you build on new behaviors, and is needed for the many other things you do with them. To set your dog up for success, begin to train the cue “look” or “watch me” in the house as there are a lot less distractions than the outside world presents. By rewarding and keeping it fun, your pup will soon learn that his attention to you is a good thing, something he wants to do! Our recent students - job well done 👍❤️🐶

05/04/2024

Milo is a 3-1/2 month old Border Collie puppy. Besides being one handsome puppy, Milo is sweet and quick to learn. He will need lots of mental stimulation as Border Collie’s love a job to do. Off to a good start today discussing house breaking strategies & crate training, how to train, correct use of a marker word, leave it, and recall. 🐶❤️

04/30/2024

Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Adopt don’t shop! There are many other ways to help if you can’t provide a home for a pet. Shelters are always in need of volunteers as well as donations. So spread the word and don’t forget the many loving animals looking for forever homes.

04/29/2024

Houston is a sweet, gentle boy who has fears and responds with avoidance and flight. People are his greatest trigger. Sudden new sounds are also triggering and repetitive new sounds create a flight response. The relationships he has established allow him to relax and enjoy play. Our work together will include counterconditioning fears, building confidence and socializing at his comfort level in new places. Training behaviors like the “place” command will give him a way to feel safe in new places. We look forward to working with Houston!

04/20/2024

Paddy is 6 year old puppy mill mama who is pretty confident given her history. She has landed in a good and caring home. Paddy has demonstrated a few challenges that with consistent support, is learning to overcome. Potty training is one of these issues. Sadly, many mill dogs have never been exposed to grass or any type of routine. We were called in to review strategies being employed and offer guidance with house breaking along with other challenges. Paddy is a true sweetheart with a bright future ahead!

04/17/2024

We can see why these two puppies, Sam and Molly are foster failures! They now have a permanent home with a wonderful family which includes Levi, a golden retriever. Multi dog households require management and the right training techniques for well behaved dogs. Our work has begun — it was a pleasure to meet and get to know this diverse group of dogs. ❤️

04/10/2024

Batter up! Viper is ready for baseball season 😁. She’s a Welsh Terrier puppy who just wants to have fun. And she certainly is fun to train! Training and socializing early and often is the best way to raise a good natured, well balanced dog. Puppy training has begun. We love her family’s commitment to setting this sweet girl up for success.

04/07/2024

Long line training / free work is one of the best ways to help a dog build confidence. Chino a young pit/mix, is enjoying his time to explore. Free work basically involves allowing your dog to have a little autonomy on walks by letting them explore their world while on a long line (15’ to 25’ leash or a clothesline will work too. It should be attached to a harness, never a collar. The dog makes choices about where they will go and what they will do… within reason, for as long as they choose. When the dog is coming back to you and wants to engage with you, they’ve had enough free work. Focusing on a dog’s body language is a great time to take note of their emotional changes. Nice outing with Chino and his family today!

03/30/2024

Walks are a great way to build communication and a solid bond between you and your dog. Frankie has some anxiety in new situations and has made nice progress checking in with his owner. We love to see him learn to trust and his security grow. Love the loose leash too!