The Calm Canine, LLC

12/11/2024

Our dogs deserve better. Just look at dogs in Europe! Robin MacFarlane explains the difference. Read her blog, and if you need help training your dog for public places (and home manners), please contact me!

Get dog training advice and dog behavior help from veteran dog trainer Robin to help better your relationship with your dog.

11/11/2024

Happy Veteran's Day to ALL who have served or are currently serving.

10/21/2024

Does your dog scratch the ground after pooping? Maybe there's a reason!

10/09/2024

Another hurricane! Are you prepared?

10/02/2024

Jedi told me that today was National Black Dog day. I thought he was simply promoting himself, but it's true! So..here's to you, Jedi, on National Black Dog Day! ❤️ You got your first live flyer on Saturday at Oxford Farm Kennels LLC.

09/29/2024

Is your pup driving you crazy or needs some manners? Or does your dog likes to compete? I will be teaching classes at Positive K9 in Henderson beginning October 9th. Signup links are in the comments for the Basic Family Dog/Senior STAR Puppy class, Novice Obedience class, and Rally class. Hope to see you there!

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.