Downward Dog Canine Transformation

Downward Dog Canine Transformation Downward Dog Canine rehabs dog behavior and transforms the human/dog relationship by teaching humans how to communicate effectively with dogs & get results

Downward Dog Canine Transformation offers the only dog behavior service of its kind in the Louisville area. The Downward Dog approach is based on the application of dog psychology to rehabilitate canine behavior issues and challenges. The foundation of the dog psychology approach rests in the belief that dogs are happier and healthier when humans learn to understand and communicate with them as do

gs, rather than as humans. And when behavior issues arise with a dog, the key to unlocking those challenges can be best resolved through an understanding of how the dog relates to the world around him. Downward Dog focuses on the training or rehabilitation of dogs, while training humans in the process. This is different than traditional training. Traditional obedience training is based on the goal of having the dog perform a behavior in response to a command. This may be achieved with the use of physical and sound reinforcement, leash training, treats, clickers, and a variety of tools and strategies. Obedience training is a terrific thing for any dog owner and their dogs and it serves as an effective compliment to psychology-based rehabilitation. Obedience training is not, however, necessary as a pre-requisite to the application of psychology-based training or rehabilitation. The Downward Dog services are a home based. Problem behavior in the home is best assessed in the home where multiple influences (human, dog, environmental, etc.) can be observed. The goal is to identify the behavior(s) that the client wishes to change, identify the source of the behavior, and determine the human, canine and environmental adjustments that need to take place. Regardless of the specific issue(s) and training or rehabilitation plan, every dog needs a home that provides him/her with meaningful exercise, structure, and affection – in that order. What that looks like varies from home to home and dog to dog.

06/03/2026

RECALL (come when called) is the most important command we can teach a dog. It is not only important for when a dog gets loose, it’s a single command that can break up over-excitement, stop barking, lower adrenaline and more.

My advice - don’t put pressure on your dog or you. When teaching & practicing, be fun and upbeat. Create energy that a dog wants to come to and praise and celebrate success. Use recall spontaneously around the home and yard when opportunity presents. Do not say the command more than 2x. If the dog does not
Come to you, move closer and start over. Repeating a command that is not working teaches a dog to ignore you. Have fun with it.

05/22/2026

The “mistakes” during a training session are the teachable moments. That’s when the real learning happens. Have patience. No hurry. Reset and move on.

I love this boy so much, if you or someone you know would like to add a lovable sidekick to your life, Ziggy is your guy...
05/10/2026

I love this boy so much, if you or someone you know would like to add a lovable sidekick to your life, Ziggy is your guy. Please share my sweet boy and help me find him the home he deserves.

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05/01/2026

ZIGGY UPDATE - He’s killing it. He’s a sweetie pie. I love him.

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04/30/2026

I cannot overstate how important this is . . .

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Your dog’s gut does more than digest food, it talks to the brain through the gut brain axis. When that system is out of balance, it can affect mood, behavior, and brain health. New research shows gut microbes influence anxiety, aggression, stress, cognitive decline, and even epilepsy through the immune system, hormones, and nerves, while also producing compounds that regulate inflammation and mood.

The good news is you can act on this. Start with a diet rich in diverse, whole-food fiber to feed beneficial bacteria and avoid ultra-processed foods that disrupt the gut. Use probiotics, prebiotics, or synbiotics to help restore balance, and support the gut during and after antibiotic use. In more serious cases, options like f***l microbiota transplant are showing early promise.

Targeted probiotics can make a real difference. In a placebo-controlled study, dogs with anxiety or aggression given Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815 showed noticeable improvements in just 4 weeks, including calmer behavior, better sleep, and less stress. That’s why this strain is included in PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™, a science-driven formula designed to help rebuild and support your dog’s microbiome.

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04/28/2026

Have you ever experienced the joy of a dog’s first taste of freedom after leaving the shelter? Do yourself a favor and become a foster home for a shelter dog. It will change his/her life and your life too.

Ziggy left Jeffersonville Animal Shelter today for a board & train and to stay here until a foster or adoptive home is found for him. Zigs was losing his connection to humans and experiencing hyperactivity after being in the shelter for 6 months. Now he’s here with me to decompress, develop some basic obedience and manners and get ready to be the perfect buddy. After less than an hour out of the shelter, Ziggy was already calming and connecting with humans. He is a sweet doll baby.

Getting him into a home environment is going to save his life.

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04/09/2026

ZEKE UPDATE

The big sweet boy got in a transport van on Tuesday. They loved him and and said he was an excellent traveler. He arrived yesterday to his new 100 acre home where they loved him already and he’s romping around with toys like he knows he’s home. And his new sister, Reba (a huge St. Bernard), was overjoyed to meet him.

There is no way to overstate how crucial it is to get dogs out of the shelter so that their real personalities can shine through and dramatically increase their chance of adoption. PLEASE FOSTER.

Have a great life, big Zeke. Thank you to the village who saved him, especially Jeffersonville Animal Shelter who saw through his shelter stress and went to the mat to get him out.

04/07/2026

Zeke, aka “the cutest boy”, is being picked up for transport in a couple of hours. He’s heading just north of Syracuse to a retired law enforcement couple with a St. Bernard and 100 acres! Well done, Jeffersonville Animal Shelter!!

04/06/2026

ZEKE Day 2. How a dog’s life begins to change after just 24hrs out of the shelter and in a calm foster home with simple routine. PLEASE FOSTER.

Molly is a sweet, stout senior girl whose daddy passed away a few months ago. She is precious and her daddy’s daughter ...
02/16/2026

Molly is a sweet, stout senior girl whose daddy passed away a few months ago. She is precious and her daddy’s daughter has been trying like hell to keep Molly, but Molly and her dogs cannot work it out. We need to find sweet Molly a permanent foster (costs sponsored) or an adoptive home to give this baby the soft landing she deserves.

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2737 Shippen Avenue
Louisville, KY
40206

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