Canine Body and Mind

06/03/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Sign Up! ⏰

Our Intro to Agility class starts Thursday, June 4th at 7:30pm, and this is your final opportunity to grab a spot!

If you've been thinking about trying agility with your dog, now is the time. Agility is a fun way to build confidence, improve focus, burn energy, and strengthen your partnership—all while learning new skills together.

No experience is needed. Whether your goal is a fun hobby, an active outlet, or a foundation for future agility training, this class is designed for beginners and their dogs.

🐾 Fun for dogs and handlers
🐾 Build confidence and body awareness
🐾 Learn agility foundations the right way
🐾 Strengthen your bond through teamwork

Don't miss out—we get started Thursday evening, and registration closes on Wednesday at 7:30pm!

06/02/2026

Ready to take your dog's skills to the next level? 🐾
Our Manners 2 class is designed for dogs who have completed Intro to Manners and are ready for more real-world challenges!
Over 6 weeks, we'll focus on proofing the Core 4 skills:
✅ Loose leash walking
✅ Reliable recalls
✅ Polite greetings
✅ Settle on a mat
We'll practice around increasing distractions including people, dogs, food, critters, wheeled objects, exciting smells, and more. We'll also introduce calm grooming skills such as brushing and nail trims.
This class is perfect for owners who want a dog that can succeed beyond the classroom and confidently navigate everyday life.
📍 Dogs should have completed Intro to Manners (or an equivalent foundation class).
📍 Please bring a mat and a long line (available for purchase at the first class if needed).
Spots are limited! Register today and continue building the skills that make life with your dog easier and more enjoyable.
🐶 Registration link in the comments

06/02/2026

Calling All Canine Body & Mind Community Followers!

We're exploring the possibility of expanding our community programming and offering a variety of educational, wellness, and enrichment workshops at our Training Center.

Do you have a skill, profession, hobby, certification, or area of expertise that you enjoy teaching? Whether it's yoga, photography, art, gardening, first aid, financial wellness, fitness, crafting, or something completely different, we'd love to hear from you!

If you've ever thought about teaching a class or workshop, please reach out and tell us a little about yourself and what you might be interested in offering. We're excited to explore new ways to bring people together, learn from one another, and continue building our amazing community.

Send us a message or complete the interest form linked below!
Please share with anyone you think might be interested!

06/02/2026

REACTING TO REACTIVITY

When a dog reacts, it's natural that all the focus is on the behaviour we see in that moment, but the reaction itself is not where it begins — it's where it ends up.

Reactive behaviours like barking, lunging, snarling, growling is often the final behaviour in a much longer chain.

The reactive behaviour itself becomes the primary concern. It’s what we focus on and try to stop or “fix”.

By the time a dog reacts or explodes, the nervous system has likely already switched over to survival mode. In this state, the brain's ability to listen, learn, respond, process information or make appropriate choices is switched off.

Reactive dogs are struggling to behave differently because they no longer have access to the part of the brain that allows that to happen.

When we only focus on stopping the behaviour when it happens - we're just reacting to the reaction.

This is why working with a reactive dog often looks really boring. It's not about dramatic interventions during the explosion. It's about noticing what came before it.

When we understand why a dog is reacting, rather than simply reacting to the behaviour itself, we can start addressing the cause instead of just focusing on the symptom.

06/01/2026

🎉 Thank You! 🎉

We are incredibly honored to share that we have been named the BusinessRate Best of 2026 Award Winner in the Veterinarian category for Granger, Indiana!

This recognition would not have been possible without the trust, support, and loyalty of our amazing clients, patients, class participants, and followers. Every appointment, training class, referral, review, and kind word has helped us grow and continue doing what we love—providing exceptional veterinary care and dog training services to our community.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing us to care for your dogs and for supporting our mission to help dogs and their families live happier, healthier lives together.

If you've had a positive experience with us, one of the best ways you can continue to support our small business is by leaving a Google review with the link below. Your feedback helps other dog owners find us and gives prospective clients confidence in choosing our team. Every review truly makes a difference! https://g.page/r/CRmrPC71y9mSEAE/review

We are grateful for each and every one of you and look forward to serving the Granger community for many years to come. ❤️🐾

Post a review to our profile on Google

06/01/2026

Located at The Woods Fitness Park in Benton Harbor, MI, the Midwest Canine Obstacle Run is a 5k run with over 40 obstacles, that you will do with your canine.

05/31/2026

What a wonderful Puppy Yoga session! 🐾🧘‍♀️

English Springer Spaniel puppies stole the show as participants enjoyed a relaxing yoga class led by Amanda Losch from Innate Yoga & Wellness, filled with puppy cuddles, wagging tails, and plenty of smiles. The puppies had a great opportunity to explore new people, sights, sounds, and experiences in a positive environment while our human attendees got to unwind and enjoy some much-needed puppy therapy.

A huge thank you to Dawn Houser for supplying the adorable puppies and to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success. Judging by all the laughter and happy faces, we'd say both the puppies and people had a fantastic time!

We're already looking ahead to future Puppy Yoga events and are always interested in connecting with responsible breeders who may be interested in participating. These events provide young puppies with valuable socialization opportunities while helping us raise funds to support our training and behavior programs. If you are a breeder—or know someone who is—please reach out to us. We'd love to connect!
Keep an eye on our page for future Puppy Yoga sessions and other fun opportunities to learn, socialize, and bond with dogs. ❤️🐶

05/27/2026

Need a safe, private, air-conditioned space to train, play, practice scent work or rally, or just let your dog decompress this summer? 🐾❄️

Our training center is available to rent both through Sniffspot and directly through our website!

We know some people may not want to sign up for the Sniffspot subscription, so we wanted to make sure there’s still an easy option to reserve the space. Availability hours may differ between the two platforms.

💲 $15/hour
📅 Visit the link in the comments to view availability and schedule directly through our website.

Perfect for:
✔ Training practice
✔ Reactive or shy dogs
✔ Puppy play sessions
✔ Trick training
✔ Enrichment activities
✔ Indoor exercise during hot or bad weather

Stay cool while giving your dog a fun and enriching outing this summer! 🐶☀️

05/27/2026

Mantrailing is a scent-based activity where dogs learn to follow a specific person’s unique scent trail to locate them. Unlike traditional scentwork, which typically involves searching for a target odor in a defined area, mantrailing allows dogs to use their nose in a more natural, instinctive way—tracking where a person has actually walked.

Dogs are incredible at distinguishing individual human scent, and mantrailing taps directly into that ability. Your dog starts with an item carrying the person’s scent (like a glove or cloth) and then follows that trail across different environments to find them. It’s purposeful, engaging, and incredibly rewarding for the dog.

For dogs that already enjoy scentwork, mantrailing is a fantastic next step. It builds on their love of using their nose while adding movement, problem-solving, and real-world application. Because the dog is in the lead—making decisions and working things out independently—it can significantly boost confidence, especially in more sensitive or thoughtful dogs.

It’s also an excellent outlet for mental and physical energy. Dogs get to move, think, and work through challenges at their own pace, which often results in a calmer, more fulfilled dog afterward.

If your dog lights up during scentwork and loves to follow their nose, mantrailing is a natural and exciting progression that lets them do exactly what they were born to do.