Canine PhD Training and Behavior Consulting
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Companion And Performance Dog Training. We make dog training fun and easy – giving you peace of mind and a pet who’s a pleasure to live with.
Canine PhD transforms misbehaving dogs into well-mannered companions by providing best-in-class education for a lifetime of learning.
Puppy field trip day with River!
The goal of outings like this is to let him safely observe, explore, and build confidence in new environments while reinforcing calm behaviors like check-ins, engagement, and settling.
A good reminder that socialization is not just about meeting other dogs. It’s about helping puppies feel neutral, comfortable, and confident experiencing the world around them 🐶
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05/31/2026
Your dog sits perfectly at home. Does exactly what you ask every time. Then you step outside and it's like they've never been trained a day in their life.
This is one of the most common things we hear from clients, and there's actually a really clear reason it happens. Swipe through to understand what's going on and what actually helps.
Let us know if this is your dog 👇
Summer pool season is back! ☀️🐾
Looking for fun ways for your dog to beat the heat this summer? Here are 3 ways your dog can enjoy our pool!
Whether your dog is a natural swimmer or just getting started, our pool is a great way to stay active and cool off this summer.
Our next Intro to Swimming class is coming up soon on June 20th, learn more here: https://www.yourcaninephd.com/group-classes/swimming
05/27/2026
Whether your dog loves sniffing, building manners, or trying new sports, we’ve got a class for you this month.
Reserve your spot here: https://www.yourcaninephd.com/services/group-classes
05/26/2026
After years of working with some of the most complex behavior cases out there, there are a few things we hear constantly that make us cringe because we've seen firsthand how much damage they can do!
Swipe through and let us know which one you've heard the most 👇
05/22/2026
Reactive dogs are some of the most misunderstood dogs out there and their guardians are some of the most exhausted, most dedicated people we know.
If you have a reactive dog, what are you tired of people saying?
The one promise we will keep to every client is to help their dog feel safe and understood.
Because when a dog feels secure, real learning and lasting behavior change can happen without fear or pressure. ❤️
Follow if you want to learn from dog trainers who prioritize your dog's well-being
05/18/2026
Every dog at Canine PhD has their own story and we’re proud to be part of it 😍
Want a dog who can relax, settle, and stay focused on you even with distractions around?
Start training indoors first, in a controlled environment with minimal distractions. This is where you can actually build the skills like mat training and calm duration work.
Once your dog understands how to settle in a low-distraction space, thne you can gradually increase difficulty and transfer that skill to the real world.
Achieving a calm behavior must be built step by step!
Want help working on this? Our trainers are ready to support you!
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Want your dog to love their muzzle? It starts with making it a game. 🐾
In this video, Casey is building a positive association by moving the muzzle around and encouraging Balto to run over and put his nose into it to get the reward.
Instead of forcing it on, we’re creating excitement and choice. Balto is actively seeking out the muzzle because it predicts something good!
This builds drive and a genuine “want” to put his face in, which makes the whole process smoother and far less stressful.
When muzzle training is fun, dogs feel confident and engaged instead of hesitant or fearful.
Have you started muzzle training with your dog yet? Let us know how they feel about it in the comments!
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