Positive Dog

🐶 Your dog needs more than space

🌟Sept 24 Free Training There’s a trend floating around in dog training for the last few years that sounds good on the surface: “Just let your dog watch. Don’t ask for obedience. Stop teaching sit.” And for some dogs—especially very timid, fearful ones—this can absolutely be an important part of the path forward. Giving them space and choice helps them feel safe. But here’s the hard truth: this approach doesn’t work for every dog. In fact, I’d wager it doesn’t work for most dogs. Where did...

1 day ago • 1 min read

☎️ Your Dog Called Me

🌟Sept 24 Free Training Hi Fellow Dog Lover, In a world built on quick fixes and shortcuts, the dog training world is no different. We see it everywhere—in how programs are advertised, the promises made, and the unrealistic timelines set: 🐕 “Fix your dog’s reactivity in 10 days!” 🐕 “One session and your leash pulling is gone!” 🐕 “This harness, collar, or gadget will give you control instantly.” It all sounds tempting, especially when you’re struggling. But these are just band-aids on something...

2 days ago • 1 min read

I See the Sweet Side

🌟Sept 24 Free Training I see your dog. I see the sweet, playful, loving side that others often miss. The part that gets overshadowed by fear, excitement, or those “big feelings” your pup has. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? When your dog is misunderstood—or when strangers, friends, and even other dog owners only see the reactive or shy side. They don't see how wonderful your dog is when it's just you. Your dog is communicating in ways that many people don’t recognize, and when we don't understand...

4 days ago • 1 min read

Freeze under Pressure?

🌟Sept 24 Free Training ❄️ Do you ever freeze up and forget everything you’ve learned when stress hits? You’re not alone—this is completely normal! 💯 Fight, flight, fool around, and FREEZE are all natural, biological responses designed to keep us safe from danger. 🧠⚡ 💪 The truth is, stress responses aren’t fixed. You can reshape how you respond to stress, and I’ve built a program to help you do just that. 🎧 Check out the newest podcast episode: Move, Don’t Freeze – How to Stay in Motion Under...

4 days ago • 1 min read

[NEW CLASS] Love Every Walk!

🌟Sept 24 Free Training Hey there, On Wednesday, September 24th at 6pm PST, I’m teaching a new, through leash reactivity workshop: "ENJOY EVERY WALK - 3 Keys to Stress-Free Walks!" If you are living with barking and lunging and end up hiding from your neighbours or just staying home, this one is for you. ➡️ Instantly register right here If you’ve been looking for the solution to building confidence in how to help your dog with their reactivity, THIS is your roadmap. During this training, I’m...

6 days ago • 1 min read

Tried it all? Still afraid to walk your dog?

The big secret? There is none... Tried it all? All the trainers? All the protocols? All the online courses?Still afraid to walk your dog? This episode is for you 🎧 Listen Now If some of this resonated with you, I'd love to have you at my free training on Sept 24th. Warmly,Christina p.s. After the webinar on Sept 24th, I will be opening registration for my 8 week Deep Dive. This is the LAST TIME the 8 week version will be offered! Other Free Resources FB Reactivity Group FB Puppy Group...

11 days ago • 1 min read

🎧 Exactly Which Training Games Your Reactive Dog Really Needs

The last of the "Get Unstuck!" series 🎉 In this episode, I talk about which games to play, and when. Spoiler - it's different for every dog! One of the hardest parts about dog training is learning how to adapt in the moment. This episode demystifies that concept! 🎧 Listen Now This is the last of the series. If some of this resonated with you, consider joining me for my free training on Sept 24th. We will go over these concepts, plus some more in greater depth, and we will have time for Q&A...

15 days ago • 1 min read

🎧 Progress Plateau? 3 Clear Goals to See Changes This Week 🔥

"Get Unstuck!" Episode 4 is now live 🎉 This week’s topic is all about what you can do to get UNSTUCK! 🎧 Listen Now One more episode of the 5-part series is coming this week—stay tuned! Warmly,Christina p.s. Have you signed up for the free webinar and Q&A yet? Sign up - you don't want to miss out! Other Free Resources FB Reactivity Group FB Puppy Group Relaxation Protocol Podcast Podcast Blog 2738 Holden Corso Rd, Nanaimo, BC v9x 1n5Unsubscribe · Preferences

18 days ago • 1 min read

🎧 Confident Dogs React Less - Is yours as confident as you think? 🐾

"Get Unstuck!" Episode 3 is now live. Episode 3 of Get Unstuck! is now live 🎉 This week’s topic discusses confidence and resilience: Confident Dogs React Less – Is your dog as confident as you think? How do we accidentally erode confidence? What can we do to build confidence in our day to day lives? 🎧 Listen Now More episodes of our 5-part series are on the way—stay tuned! Warmly,Christina p.s. Have you signed up for the free webinar and Q&A yet? Sign up - you don't want to miss out! Other...

21 days ago • 1 min read

🎧 Are you overwhelming your reactive dog? 🐾

"Get Unstuck!" Episode 2 is now live. Episode 2 of Get Unstuck! is now live 🎉 This week’s topic: Are you overwhelming your reactive dog? We all mean well and work hard to do the best for our dogs—but sometimes, more isn’t better. In this episode, we’ll look at how doing “too much” can actually hold you and your dog back, and what to do instead. 🎧 Listen Now More episodes of our 5-part series are on the way—stay tuned! Warmly,Christina p.s. I have some free live training coming up! Sign up to...

25 days ago • 1 min read