The Calm Canine, LLC

08/01/2024

This is NOT dog training! This is abuse! It cannot be tolerated! Thank you to all who came forward to report this evil and to every agency involved in bringing this abuser to justice.

07/25/2024

Gus, the Coonhound, and his owner/handler, Kathleen earned the Canine Good Citizen - Advanced (CGCA) title at Duke University this week! I am so proud of this team for their teamwork!

07/04/2024

Happy birthday USA! 🇺🇲🎉🥳🎊🇺🇲

07/03/2024

Please be considerate with fireworks in your celebrations. It's not just pets who may struggle with loud noises. Our veterans may also pay a heavy price. Loud noises can trigger anxiety attacks and a PTSD episode in pets and vets.

06/20/2024

How hard is it to get all your ducks in a row? 🤔🤪

05/05/2024

Does your dog "let" you trim his/her nails? Try this technique and commit to frequent nail trims!

Trimming a dog's nails involves several important steps to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for both you and your dog.In this video, I will give you ...

04/12/2024

It's Dog Bite Prevention Week. Check out these do's and don'ts..

03/31/2024

Enjoy your Easter celebrations with your dog, but keep them safe.

Keep your pets safe this Easter! 🐣🐰 Protect them from these 7 hazards for a celebration filled with joy and safety! 🐾💛

Learn more about these Easter hazards in today’s free article (linked below).

03/26/2024

Need a chew "toy" for your puppy? Try a frozen carrot!

Carrots aren’t just great alternatives to chew toys. They’re also packed with powerful nutrients that can help boost your pet’s health! 🥕 🌟

Learn more about the health benefits of carrots when you visit the link in the comments.

03/24/2024

Jedi had a VERY big weekend at Durham Kennel Club! On Friday Jedi earned 4 qualifying scores toward his Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title. Then on Saturday, he earned his second leg toward his Companion Dog (CD) title alongwith a first place blue ribbon in his Novice A class. Today, the positive vibes, best wishes, and prayers all aligned. Jedi earned his CD title and again a first place blue ribbon! Many thanks to the DKC trial committee for hosting this event and to Judge Deborah Neufeld who awarded him the title. It was a long weekend of trials and waiting around, but he did it! I am so proud of my boy!

03/21/2024

Public dog parks? No thank you! Here is WHY!

03/19/2024

No training tool is perfect, but please know the risks involved in using the no-pull harness. How can you tell if yours is a no-pull harness? It forms a sideways T, resting over your dog's shoulder, restricting his/her gait and movement. This is especially bad if you have a canine athlete, or performance dog!

Why are “No pull harness a bad idea” .
Some information to think about:

According to Rosenberg Chiropractic Clinic
https://www.rosenbergchiropracticclinic.ca/post/dog-harnesses-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly #:~:text=A%20%E2%80%9Cno%2Dpull%E2%80%9D%20harness,affect%20their%20normal%20gait%20patterns.

From Dr. Zink ( Christine Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR) “A sports medicine guru and canine athlete enthusiast, Dr. Zink (and others) posit that no-pull harnesses are detrimental to a dog’s structure and gait – and are especially inappropriate for canine athletes”

Excerpt from The Whole Dog Journal Nov 15, 2017:
A “no-pull” harness may be an effective way to prevent your dog from pulling too much on the leash, however they can lead to some problems. These harnesses restrict proper shoulder movement, and by doing so limit the amount of pulling, but also negatively affect their normal gait patterns. These harnesses sit on top of some very important muscles, the biceps, brachiocephalicus and the supraspinatus, which help to extend the shoulder joint. This compression and lack of appropriate motion of the shoulder can lead to shoulder pain, arthritis, inflammation and bursitis.

03/19/2024

Spring cleaning! It's time to spruce up some of your dog's training. Consider the small group classes offered below at Positive K9 LLC Training Center. Classes are small, very friendly and exciting for you and your dog! There is SOMETHING for EVERYONE!

Basic Family Dog
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Puppy Kindergarten (5 – 12 months)
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Performance Foundations
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Rally
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Scentwork
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03/17/2024

My Spring obedience classes are forming now! Classes are scheduled to start on April 4 and will meet on April 4, 11, 25, and May 2, 9, and 16 at Positive K9 LLC Training Center in Henderson, NC. We need a minimum of 3 people to hold a class. If you are interested in Puppy Kindergarten (5months -12 months) use the link in the comments below to register. The class will meet from 5:45pm-6:45pm. I will also post a link to the Basic Obedience/CGC class (dogs 1 year and older) which will meet on the same dates from 7pm - 8pm. Please share these links with anyone you know that might be interested in puppy or basic obedience classes! Thanks so much!

03/07/2024

Does your dog enjoy being petted as much as you enjoy giving the pets? Please be sure to read your dog's body language to be sure he/she is truly enjoying the attention. Just like humans, some dogs want their personal space respected.

Some dogs aren't fond of petting. At least not all the time. We should respect their boundaries and enjoy the times they do want to be petted.

03/02/2024

🇺🇸Join Jedi and me (and many others) at the 5K9 Dog Jog benefitting Vets to Vets United, Inc. You don't need to be a competitive runner either! Jedi and I will be WALKING in the "Fun Run" category. 😊 You don't even need a dog, but it sure is more fun with a partner! If you need a canine partner, why not visit your local shelter or rescue and adopt your partner to run or walk with you! Everyone benefits, especially the veterans and their service dogs in training of Vets to Vets United, Inc. Let's give back to those who have given so much for our freedom.🇺🇸

03/01/2024

Uh-oh...I'm in big trouble now!

02/28/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-health/why-do-dogs-eat-grass/

Discover the reasons behind dogs eating grass and when pet parents should be concerned. By The Dog Food Advisor.

02/22/2024

My friends and I are doing the UltiMutt Race again this year. How about you? Join our Pack and meet us at the UltiMutt Race on September 28, 2024 in Greenville, SC!

Invite your friends to join you at the UltiMutt Race. If you get 2 friends to sign up using your special referral link you will receive a refund of $20.00 as our Thank You!

02/12/2024

Jedi got mail! AKC has been busy over the past few weeks! Jedi received his Rally Excellent title, earned on January 20, 2024; his Fetch Novice title, earned on February 3, 2024; and his Fetch Intermediate title, earned on February 4, 2024. I'm so proud of my boy!

02/05/2024

Day 2 of the AKC Fetch Tests held at Durham Kennel Club is in the books! Jedi and his training buddies, Lemon and Charleston, earned their Fetch Intermediate titles today. The dogs had a great time and so did the handlers! Fetch is a great way to play with your dog and now your dog can be recognized for their skills! Check it out on the AKC.org/fetch website.

02/03/2024

AKC has authorized another activity in their Family Dog Program called Fetch. This is a fun, non-competitive event where you play fetch with your dog and can earn titles too. Today was opening day for the program and Jedi met some of his training partners to try out the new activity. Here he is sporting his AKC Fetch Novice title rosette along with his training partners, Lemon and Charleston. ❤️

01/31/2024

Just say no to laser pointers...

Lasers may seem like a good way to get your dog to run around, but research has shown that lasers are very detrimental to dog behavior in the long run. Because your dog can never actually CATCH the laser, there is no pay off in the play and this can lead to stress, frustration, and anxiety in your dog--not just during the play but beyond. Ditch the laser pointer for something better suited to dogs, like a flirt pole or some game where they can actually "win" by catching the prey.

01/28/2024

Puppies!!! They need rest. They need sleep. They need a routine with structure. They don't need whole house freedom. Crate train your puppies! Your life will be easier and your puppy will be calmer. Need help? Call me!

Tired.
Your puppy is tired.
The most common call I get for puppies is that the puppy gets out of control at times, and is biting the owners. I used to laugh and think "how could a tiny puppy be such a tyrant?". But then I saw it, time and again. It's not hard to fix. Typically ignoring the puppy won't stop it, squealing OW won't stop it, holding the dog's mouth shut won't stop it, and for sure the stupid alpha roll won't stop it.
You let the puppy get far, far too tired and didn't put it up, then it gets all wound up. Puppies need 20+ hours of sleep a day. Get your puppy out of the crate or exercise pen, potty it, feed it if needed, and play with it for a bit. Then put it back in the crate. If the puppy falls asleep within 5 minutes it was tired. Let puppy sleep an hour or two then get it out again and repeat the cycle. Puppies shouldn't be left out to get all worked up, and practice pottying in out of the way places, and shred your possessions. Put the puppy up. A lot of the nipping will just go away as the puppy matures. If you're in Dallas Fort Worth area and you need a plan and help with your new puppy contact me.

01/27/2024

Jedi earned his Rally Excellent title on January 20, 2024 at Durham Kennel Club. Thank you .to.capture for the trial photos!

01/27/2024

Jedi earned his Rally Excellent title on January 20, 2024, at Durham Kennel Club. Thank you .to.capture for the trial photos!

01/27/2024

Dogs learn by association. 😆

01/20/2024

Woo hoo! Pending AKC approval, Jedi earned his Rally Excellent (RE) title today, scoring 99/100 points and earning a First Place ribbon. I am so proud of my big boy!

01/05/2024

Little Mini-Aussie, "Bear", earned his CGC today! He is preparing to become a Therapy Dog, with his handler, Maggie Bailey who is a Registered Nurse. Congratulations Bear and Maggie! ❤️

01/02/2024

Does a tail wag mean the dog is friendly? Check the eyes, ears, and mouth too!