The Calm Companion

21/08/2025

A very sad day for everyone at The Calm Companion😥 three of our favorite, long time clients are moving on to new adventures. We will miss seeing them every week and their amazing owners❤️ thank you for all of the great memories!!! (And the many delicious treats over the years)😉

07/08/2025

06/08/2025

Can you guess this rare breed???

05/08/2025

Happy Birthday Melon!! 🎉🥳🎊. Thank you for the yummy treats!!

31/07/2025

Today was a very difficult day for the staff, as several staff members witnessed a fatal accident at the intersection of Fisher and St.Rt 32. I am forever grateful for their support, their dedication to the dogs in our care, and to our amazing clients. Thank you all, for somehow getting through the difficult circumstances of getting dogs walked, and out to clients despite the tragedy that unfolded in front of us. All of you are greatly appreciated❤️. Please keep the families involved in this terrible accident in your prayers, as well as, all the first responders and medical personnel.

30/07/2025

24/07/2025

Congratulations to all of our newest Canine Good Citizens!!! All of your hard work has definitely paid off🥳👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎊

04/07/2025

This is a repost(ish) but well worth repeating. Many of you have heard me harp on harness fit time and again. Having spent decades evaluating harness fit in working dogs of all types with thermal imaging (as well as having years of working and active dog experience combined with a strong biomechanics knowledge base) using front-clipping or "Gentle Leader" type harnesses only guarantee more structural stress in active dogs that makes for more work for me and other chiro/sports med colleagues. PLEASE only use harnesses that fit with proper ergonomics! [NOTE: I've tweaked the English & syntax in the added-on description below so it might read a little differently.]

"All dog owners should know this fact! A harness like this is a terrible injustice to your pet!! AVOID USING THIS TYPE OF HARNESS !

In a dog's forward movement, a harness with a tape that crosses its chest from side to side hinders it in the same way humans would bother going hiking with an elastic band holding their arms. Physiological movement of the front extremity is prohibited. Just like rubber would inhibit the pendular movement of our ARMS.

Thanks to the "Study of Canine Movement at the University of Jena", we now know that in the dog, the center of rotation of the front limb is at the top of the scapula, but in the human the center of rotation in the arm is in the shoulder (head of the humerus). Jena's study demonstrates, among other things, the importance of scapular movement for dog locomotion. Now we understand the importance of taking into account the free movement of the dog's shoulder when choosing a chest harness.
That means there SHOULDN'T be bands across the scapular (orange) area, and they shouldn't cross the chest side to side either.

From the point of view of biomechanics and physiotherapy, it is recommended not to choose getting harnesses that have a strap that goes through the chest laterally, or that have straps that touch or press the scapula.

Always lean towards harness models with ERGONOMIC design, to allow maximum freedom of movement for your dog, improve his well-being and safety during his walk.
Source : REAL CEPPA"

04/07/2025

Have a safe July 4th!! Remember to keep your pups inside when fireworks start! 🥳🎊🎉

27/06/2025

Small, but fun Leash and Lifestyle Class… congratulations owners!!!👏👏👏👏🥳🎊🎉

24/06/2025

These hot summer days definitely call for some pool play time!🐾🩵

24/06/2025

Happy Birthday Shortty!! Growing up so fast! We all are super greatful for all the birthday treats!