Calm Canine Academy

I brought home an anxious rescue dog in June, and while initially, everything seemed fine, signs of fear-based aggression and reactivity surfaced. Seeking science-based, humane training methods, I found Calm Canine Academy (CCA) on Instagram. After consuming their free content and webinars, and working with a local R+ trainer, we made some progress. But, my dog's fear and anxiety persisted, making visitors to the home a very stressful experience and walks in busy environments challenging. I realized that we needed more personalized help, and in September, I enrolled in CCA's Feisty Fido program with Lauren. Over 10 weeks, we witnessed remarkable changes. The group setting provided invaluable insights from fellow students, enhanced by Lauren's thorough feedback. With foundational engagement skills, improved health, better emotional regulation and bonding, my dog has transformed. CCA equipped us with predictable techniques, helping him navigate new and previously stressful situations. The virtual format, especially beneficial for sensitive dogs, made the process seamless. Thanks to CCA, our relationship has flourished, and I now catch glimpses of the amazing dog he is beneath the fear. I wholeheartedly recommend CCA to anyone whose dog struggles with big feelings about the world.

I have an anxious/fearful pup who started reacting towards dogs and strangers as she got into adolescence. She also was just not very comfortable in the home because she developed a fear of the breeze from the window moving things 🙄. Enter Ingrid, who first helped us work with our vet to rule out any medical issues. I was skeptical of the virtual format, but we appreciated all the detailed feedback via WhatsApp between sessions which really made it work. Her positivity on top of constructive corrections made us feel like we were on the right track even when feeling unsure! We are several months out from the end of our sessions, and the tools Ingrid provided us are still helping our pup navigate all types of new situations. Highly recommend for people who want to understand their dogs better.

I have an extremely reactive and anxious dog. After working with other trainers and the reactivity getting worse, I decided to take the plunge with calm canine. Namita is so thorough and explains things so well. She breaks things down, and takes things slow. She tells me to do things that my dog can actually handle, rather than pushing things too fast. We’re only about a quarter through our sessions and I feel so much hope. We’re helping our dog to not only behave better, but feel better. This company explains things so well and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much for helping us.