Calling All Dogs

08/07/2025

Does anyone in the Elba, NY area recognize this friendly guy?? He showed up in my yard looking for love and food.

08/06/2025

We shared a reminder earlier today about protecting your dog’s paws from the summer heat, and boots are a great tool for just that. They're also especially helpful for traction on slippery surfaces.
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Here’s Fisher at this past weekend’s nosework trial, confidently running in his boots. When introduced and trained correctly, dogs don’t mind wearing them at all!

08/05/2025

☀️ Summer fun is in full swing, but the heat can be dangerous for our furry friends! Did you know asphalt can reach scorching temperatures, burning paw pads in seconds? Keep your dog safe and cool this August with these essential tips:

• Walk during cooler hours: Early mornings or late evenings are best.

• Check the pavement: If it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws!

• Hydration is key: Always carry fresh water for your dog.

• Never leave them in a parked car: Even with windows cracked, temperatures can rise rapidly.

• Know the signs of overheating: Excessive panting, drooling, weakness, or vomiting require immediate veterinary attention.

Let's make this a safe and enjoyable summer for every dog! What are your go-to heat safety tips? Share below!

08/04/2025

🐕 Think your dog's reactions come "out of nowhere"? Think again! Learn to read dog body language and spot early warning signs before reactive episodes.

Discover the subtle canine communication signals most owners miss. Expert tips for understanding your dog's complete body language system.

Discover subtle dog body language signs that predict reactive episodes. Learn to read early warning signals and prevent dangerous situations with expert guidance.

08/02/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬! 🐾 This August, we're excited to launch our special "Thriving with Your Dog: Summer Series"! All month long, we'll be sharing expert tips, fun ideas, and heartwarming stories to help you and your furry best friend make the most of the summer season.

From staying safe in the heat to enjoying new activities and mastering those tricky leash manners, we've got you covered. Our goal is to help you transform any "canine chaos" into calm companionship, so you can truly enjoy every moment with your dog.

What are you most looking forward to learning this month? Let us know in the comments!

08/01/2025

Our new website is here! Thanks to everyone who allowed us to feature their dogs.

Welcome to Calling All Dogs – New York’s trusted dog training experts. We specialize in helping reactive dogs build better behavior through positive training methods. Start your dog’s journey today!

07/30/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 & 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🗺️

Stop piecing it together yourself—I’ll provide a tailored training plan and guide you through each step

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧:

• Baseline assessment of your dog’s triggers and thresholds
• Choice-Based Exercises: Encourage your dog to make calm decisions around triggers.
• Confidence Building: Small wins that add up to greater self-assurance.
• Systematic Progression: Gradual exposure with measurable milestones.
• Regular Checkpoints: Reassess and adjust as your dog advances.
• Maintenance Strategies: Keep progress solid and prevent setbacks.
• Clear, measurable goals for every phase

Do you need a structured plan like this? Ready to stop guessing? Reach out, and I’ll take you through the step-by-step process tailored to your dog’s needs.

What’s the first goal you’d like to tackle?

07/28/2025

Kristen reached out to us because she was concerned that R***r’s barking and lunging at guests would result in a bite. Just 20 minutes into our first lesson, R***r was at my side asking for attention. Such a good boy!

07/25/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Temporary 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬! 🛠️

Smart environmental changes can dramatically reduce reactivity:

𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• Create visual barriers at trigger points (windows, fences)
• Establish a 'decompression station' in your home
• Use sound masking strategically during high-trigger times
• Reroute walks to create buffer zones around triggers

Don't forget, these are temporary - you won't need them after behavior modification training!

What environmental change has made the biggest difference for your reactive dog?

07/23/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🦮

Your leash skills can make or break reactivity training:

𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬:
• The 'Sily-Leash' method for retraining leash tension-based reactions
• Two-handed leash control for quick direction changes
• Emergency turns for unexpected encounters
• Proper body positioning to support your dog

Our graphic demonstrates each technique with step-by-step instructions and common mistakes to avoid! 👇

What leash handling technique has helped you most with your reactive dog?

07/15/2025

𝐁𝐀𝐓 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦! 🌟

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) helps dogs make better choices around triggers:
𝐁𝐀𝐓 𝟐.𝟎 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:
• Uses natural rewards instead of treats
• Gives dogs choice and agency
• Builds confidence through successful experiences
• Creates lasting behavior change

Our graphic explains the complete BAT setup, marking criteria, and progression steps! 👇

Have you tried BAT with your reactive dog? What was your experience?