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Calling All Dogs Dog behavior modification and obedience for all breeds. Force-free training by an internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultant.

Calling All Dogs does not discriminate towards any breed! From the smallest Schnauzer, to the biggest Great Dane, and all breeds in between, all dogs are welcome! We offer obedience training, behavior modification, and doggy daycare.

If you've tried every loose leash walking hack and your dog STILL pulls, you're not failing — you're just missing the fo...
06/06/2026

If you've tried every loose leash walking hack and your dog STILL pulls, you're not failing — you're just missing the foundation.

Before you step outside for one more frustrating walk, there are four essential skills your dog needs to master indoors first. This is the part most tutorials skip, and it's exactly why your outdoor training isn't sticking. In Part 2 of our force-free guide, I break down these core skills and show you how to build them so your walks finally feel enjoyable instead of exhausting.

https://callingalldogsny.com/blog/walk-this-way-the-four-foundation-skills-your-dog-needs-before-loose-leash-walking/

What's your dog's biggest walking challenge right now — the initial door dash, squirrel distractions, or just constant pulling? Drop it in the comments. I read every single one, and often these questions spark our next deep-dive post!

Ever feel like you're being dragged down the block by your own dog? 🙃 Trust me, you're definitely not alone. Leash pulli...
05/26/2026

Ever feel like you're being dragged down the block by your own dog? 🙃 Trust me, you're definitely not alone. Leash pulling is hands down the most common issue I hear about from dog owners,and I totally get why it's so frustrating.

But here's the thing: your dog isn't trying to be stubborn or show you who's boss. There's actually fascinating science behind why they pull, and it has nothing to do with dominance or disobedience.

In part 1 of my 5-part series, I break down what's really happening when your pup turns into a canine professional sled dog the second that leash clips on. We're talking biology, reinforcement patterns, and why those sidewalk sprints happen in the first place.

Understanding the "why" changes everything when it comes to fixing the problem. Ready to finally get some answers? 🐕

https://callingalldogsny.com/blog/walk-this-way-force-free-guide-loose-leash-walking-part-1/

Waiting for your dog to grow out of pulling? It's not going to happen.Many owners think their dog simply needs to get pu...
05/07/2026

Waiting for your dog to grow out of pulling? It's not going to happen.

Many owners think their dog simply needs to get pulling out of their system, or be corrected enough times, and they will eventually stop. The opposite is true: dogs don't grow out of unwanted behaviors; they grow into them.

Think about a toddler in a grocery store who spots the candy aisle. They start asking to go look around. You say no. They ask again. You say no. They pull on your hand, they cry, they circle back to it, they ask one more time. And sometimes, just to get through the store, you give in.

That one moment of giving in is all they needed. Now they know it works. Next time they want something and you say no, they try again, and they hold out a little longer than before, because the last time they kept at it long enough, they got what they wanted.

In this analogy, the toddler is your dog, and the candy is the scent or item they want to investigate up close. Pulling gets them to where they want to go. The more it works, the more persistent they become.

Next up: most people think loose leash walking is one skill. It's actually multiple skills put together. I'll break down exactly what your dog needs to learn before that picture-perfect walk is possible.

Has your dog gotten worse at pulling over time instead of better? Drop a 🙋 below.

Last week, Fisher's surgically repaired leg started dragging. I grabbed his 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, and we were on the way to ...
05/05/2026

Last week, Fisher's surgically repaired leg started dragging. I grabbed his 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, and we were on the way to the emergency vet within minutes.

The binder has everything: blood work, test results, vaccination records, medication doses and frequency, discharge instructions, x-rays, specialist reports, and more. Everything in one place, ready to hand over the moment someone asks. All of my pets have their own.

When you are emotional and trying to relay medical information during an exam, you do not have time to dig through emails or try to remember what the last dose of gabapentin was. You certainly can't be expected to relay diagnoses or medical jargon. You just hand them the binder.

The next day, Fisher went back to his surgeon. The TPLO plate had snapped, and he needed a second surgery. Because the emergency occurred over the weekend, it would take the staff extra time to sort through multiple days' worth of emails for his records from the emergency vet. I pulled out the binder and handed over everything they needed on the spot.

I cannot recommend this enough. Start the binder before you need it. Keep it updated. Keep it somewhere you can grab it on the way out the door. If you want to be even more efficient, use sticky tabs so you can quickly identify dates and tests performed at a glance.

You hope you never need it. You will be so glad you have it.

How is Fisher now? He is resting and recovering. More updates to come.

𝐷𝘰 𝘺𝑜𝘶 𝘩𝑎𝘷𝑒 𝑎 𝑚𝘦𝑑𝘪𝑐𝘢𝑙 𝑏𝘪𝑛𝘥𝑒𝘳 𝘰𝑟 𝑒𝘮𝑒𝘳𝑔𝘦𝑛𝘤𝑦 𝑓𝘪𝑙𝘦 𝘧𝑜𝘳 𝘺𝑜𝘶𝑟 𝑑𝘰𝑔? 𝘛𝑒𝘭𝑙 𝑚𝘦 𝘪𝑛 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑐𝘰𝑚𝘮𝑒𝘯𝑡𝘴.

ICYMI: This month, we are diving deep into loose leash walking. Every week, I'll be breaking down the real reasons dogs ...
05/04/2026

ICYMI: This month, we are diving deep into loose leash walking. Every week, I'll be breaking down the real reasons dogs pull, the skills most owners don't know they need to teach, and how to actually fix it. Stick around because this is going to be a good one.

Let's start at the beginning.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞.

Dogs are built to move faster than us. To your dog, you move like a turtle. Not just slow, but operating at a totally different pace than everything their body is telling them to do.

And speed is only part of it. While you take in the world through your eyes and ears, your dog is using their nose. Their sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than ours. To put that in perspective: a dog can detect a single drop of blood diluted across an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

On a walk, that patch of grass your dog stopped at for 30 seconds? They're reading which dog passed by, whether that dog was healthy or sick, male or female, and how long ago they were there. They are taking in scent mail left by other animals and the surrounding environment.

Pulling isn't defiance. It isn't dominance. It is a dog doing exactly what their biology is built to do. Understanding why they pull is the first step to changing it.

Below is Fisher competing in NACSW, the National Association of Canine Scent Work: a sport designed to harness the dog's natural ability to sniff.

𝑃𝘩𝑜𝘵𝑜 𝑐𝘳𝑒𝘥𝑖𝘵: 𝑊𝘩𝑒𝘳𝑒𝘷𝑒𝘳 𝘵ℎ𝘦 𝘕𝑜𝘴𝑒 𝐺𝘰𝑒𝘴.

May is Loose Leash Walking Month at Calling All Dogs!All month long, we'll be sharing real client videos, training tips,...
05/01/2026

May is Loose Leash Walking Month at Calling All Dogs!

All month long, we'll be sharing real client videos, training tips, and the truth about why pulling happens and how to fix it.

Here's what you'll learn:

✅ Good habits to teach the moment the leash comes out
✅ How to prevent your dog from moving too far ahead
✅ What to do when your dog gets distracted and loses focus
✅ The difference between the types of loose leash walking
✅ How to make your walk hold up anywhere, not just in your neighborhood
✅ How to build the picture-perfect loose leash walk
✅ Must-have training tips you can start using today

Fisher's recovery updates will be sprinkled in throughout the month, too. Not just check-ins, but tips, tricks, and obedience skills worth teaching every dog now, so that if crate rest or physical restrictions ever become part of your life, you and your dog are already prepared.

Follow along. There's something for everyone this month!

04/29/2026

We saw that the Paw Calm lick toy had great reviews for keeping dogs occupied. After testing it out, Fisher and I don't recommend it if your dog has a good history of problem-solving skills. Fisher had some thoughts on the matter:

"Licking takes too long...let's knock it over!

Oh, I'm not supposed to do that?

Fine. I'll push it around and stuff might fall out like my Kong. What is wrong with that?

Okay, pawing will make the liquid come out faster when it flips. Obviously.

Why am I not supposed to push it off the edge of the bed and make it spill?

Oh...I should go into a down? I guess. I don't see why that's helpful, but sure.

Wait. I get it now. You wanted me to pick it up and drop it so the liquid flies everywhere. Just like when pieces of my frozen Kong thaw and break off inside.

No?

Screw it. I'm pushing it over again."

Eddie graduated from our Elevate Obedience Training Program, and that look on his face says it all.He can now hold himse...
04/26/2026

Eddie graduated from our Elevate Obedience Training Program, and that look on his face says it all.

He can now hold himself together when his owners pick up and carry their older dog across the room. He waits patiently while his meals are being prepped. He keeps his paws to himself when food or toys are in someone's hands. And the cats finally get to decide if they want to interact with him.

Eddie and his family put in the work, and it shows. Next month, he'll be back to show off his walking skills.

Keeping Fisher mentally stimulated during recovery is a balancing act. He is not getting much physical activity right no...
04/22/2026

Keeping Fisher mentally stimulated during recovery is a balancing act. He is not getting much physical activity right now, and the vet wants him kept lean. Added weight on his joints is the last thing we need. So I am carefully managing how much food goes into his snuffle mat and slow feeder bowl at meals versus his frozen lick toys for extra enrichment between meals.

Just to be clear, none of the companies mentioned are paying me to promote or review their products. These are just what works for us.

One of the first things I picked up was wet dog food to make sure he is getting the nutrients he needs. Before surgery, I also tested a variety of lower-calorie lickable options to make sure nothing upset his stomach.

What works for Fisher:
✔ Honest Kitchen dehydrated goat's milk
✔ Bone broth food topper
✔ Applesauce
✔ Dental mix
✔ Pumpkin
✔ Baby food.

I water down the baby food to cut the calories per serving and mix in carrots and kibble. Cottage cheese and plain yogurt are great options for many dogs, but they do not agree with Fisher's stomach.

For the actual toys, I am using:
📍 Lick mat, small and large Toppl with stoppers, and small and medium Tux, all from West Paw Design, layered with multiple foods.

📍 My favorite freezer space saver is the Pupsicle by Woof. The fillable tray lets me pre-make multiple inserts at once, so I don't have to put the physical toy in the refrigerator each time.

Mental enrichment is important for every dog, but it is especially critical for dogs on physical restrictions.When a dog...
04/18/2026

Mental enrichment is important for every dog, but it is especially critical for dogs on physical restrictions.

When a dog accumulates mental energy without an appropriate outlet, it has to go somewhere. It usually shows up as unwanted behaviors. Barking, destruction, restlessness, pestering. This is true for any dog, regardless of temperament.

For fearful or reactive dogs, mental enrichment takes on even more importance. It redirects focus away from stressful situations, reduces frustration and pent-up energy, and encourages problem-solving and emotional regulation.

If your dog is on crate rest, recovering from surgery, or has any kind of physical limitation, enrichment is not optional. Their body may need to be still, but their brain still needs a job, and if you do not give it one, it will find its own.

Fisher is 11 days post op from TPLO surgery. His body needs rest. His brain does not agree. Keep an eye out for upcoming posts that show you how to get enrichment from items you buy and DIY.

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