Canine Calling, LLC

11/25/2025

We love this senior/puppy duo! Dogs are always learning, and we are dedicated to creating training methods that cater to each dog’s individual personality and physical capabilities. Do you have a new puppy and/or senior dog requiring training? We will develop a customized training program tailored to your dog’s specific needs.

11/13/2025

Great article! Training a dog cues like sit, stay and down are what most people think of when it comes to dog training. Don’t forget another important piece…reading body language. Learning and understanding your dog’s body language goes a long way when it comes to effective communication and building a strong bond.

The key to dog body language is recognizing stress signals, and understanding what our own body language communicates to our dogs.

11/10/2025

This is Starlight, an 8 year old Rat Terrier. She is quite the “star” living up to her name! Here she is learning to “wait” for her meal - good impulse control. Our work goes beyond private training sessions in client’s homes. It also includes fostering for Phoenix Animal Rescue. Foster dogs are given a stable home environment where we can learn more about them. They are taught new skills sets which helps them become more adoptable. Interested in Starlight? Please contact Phoenix Animal Rescue for more information. Phoenix Animal Rescue

11/03/2025

Finn and Jax are still sporting their Halloween coats for today’s training session❤️. The Fall air is crisp and cool and they look adorable!

10/26/2025

The look of love, thankful for a second chance. From a shaky past to a future that’s bright. You can’t buy love, but you can rescue it! ❤️

10/19/2025

Our outing today at the local PetSmart included working on dog-to-dog reactivity. Negative reactivity includes barking, lunging, growling and jumping due to excitement, shyness, fear and anxiety. Distance increasing behaviors such as these are a display to say, I am a dangerous dog and don't come near me. It occurs when a dog has gone over threshold and is in fight/flight mode. At this point the brain is not responding to cues!
The first video shows the dog out in front of her person, with body language that indicates they are alert/aroused at the sight of another dog. You see a closed mouth, upright tail, fixed front paws slightly forward and a fixed stare. Any stare that becomes fixed needs to be interrupted. Redirect and move away. Observing these signals is far easier if your dog is at your side. The more being at your side is practiced and generalized the better you will be able to respond.
Video #2 is an example of that. Keeping a good distance from the people/dogs in the distance, the dog stays at her person's side. This allows effective communication between the dog and person. She rewards quiet, calm behavior. This behavior is positively reinforced with treats and praise and a good association is created. Notice the dog's head turns and focuses up to her person's eyes. What we call the "check in". The dog is looking for guidance. The bond between them strengthens, trust and solid communication develops. Good day for this lovely Shepherd! Do you have a reactive dog to people, other dogs, situations, cars, noises, etc? Reach out - we'd love to help! www.Caninecallingllc.com.

10/18/2025

What a triumph! 👏

When I first heard about K9 Max at acctphilly, I was sure he may need to be euthanized. The notes we received about him (prior to him becoming a K9) were pretty scary - lunging, growling, barking, nobody being able to touch him for 3 days, even to put him in crate to transport to us … thankfully, Bruno had a rare calm afternoon to go check him out in person. He drove out to the shelter and rest is history. K9 Max is now a heavy hitter with the Philadelphia Sheriffs and yesterday he came back to the rescue to show off his trophies. He recently competed in the US Police Canine Association Competition where he took:
🏆 2nd place overall
🏆 3rd place scent (finding article)
🏆 2nd suspect search (guy hiding in box)
🏆 2nd criminal apprehension (bite work)

We are so incredibly proud of K9 Max and all of our alumni who proudly serve with the Sheriffs, Police, Prison Programs, Bomb squad and more throughout the tri-state area. We appreciate all those agencies and programs choosing to rescue dogs with these amazing skills and drives, rather than purchase. Shelter and rescue dogs truly can do anything.

If you know of departments looking for K9’s, send them our away, we have some amazing prospects looking for placements. Dogs going to LEO’s are always fully vetted, free and welcome to come back to us if they don’t graduate the programs - our thank you for the hard work our law enforcement does.

10/09/2025

When your tail is too long! 😁❤️

09/27/2025

September celebrates National Service Dog Month. What an incredible difference service dogs make in people’s lives! We are excited to train Sophie the tasks that will provide support and greater independence for her person.

09/26/2025

We couldn’t agree more!

E-collar dog training isn't a good training option. Aversive training measures cause stress and pain rather than building a bond with your dog.