"My dog is sweet… until the world gets too big."
The anxiety of not knowing which version of your dog you'll meet once you step out the door.
Dog Training for Sensitive, Anxious, and Reactive Dogs
When your dog's nervous system is overloaded, learning shuts down. That's why commands stop working, walks unravel, and sensitive dogs seem to forget everything in the real world.
We start where learning actually happens.
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Some days your dog feels reachable. Other days it's like they disappear right in front of you. Let me ask you something most trainers never will.
Living with a sensitive dog can feel like a series of 'what ifs' and 'if onlys.' You aren't alone.
"My dog is sweet… until the world gets too big."
The anxiety of not knowing which version of your dog you'll meet once you step out the door.
"Walks feel like scanning for threats."
Hyper-vigilance isn't just exhausting for your dog — it's exhausting for you, too.
Traditional obedience often fails sensitive dogs because it asks them to listen when they are physiologically incapable of doing so. Overloaded nervous systems cannot learn well.
This is why behavior appears to vanish outside. It's not stubbornness — it's a brain in survival mode. Our approach works through state, stress, timing, perception, and relationship before ever applying pressure.
A dual approach for profound change.
We stabilize the dog's internal state so learning becomes available again. We build the physiological foundation before asking for behavior.
We add gentle nervous-system work to reduce internal noise, allowing the dog to process high-distraction environments calmly.
Similar to acupressure or Reiki for dogs, K9 Bioenergy Balancing allows Lorrie to work directly with the nervous system — bypassing the reactive wall and tapping into the learning brain. Regulation before commands. Always.
Intentional, bespoke support designed for the sensitive companion.
Establishing a rock-solid baseline before starting formal obedience work.
For the dog who struggles outdoors. Focus on regulation and resilience.
Deepening the bond and mastering high-distraction environments together.
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Ethical trainers cannot guarantee a specific behavioral outcome within a fixed time frame. Real progress always depends on the partnership between dog and human.
What we can guarantee is something more valuable.
If you commit to the process and consistently apply our guidance, yet feel your dog isn't making meaningful progress, we don't just walk away. Coaching Canine Companions will continue supporting you until we see forward movement.
Real training is not about quick fixes.
It is about building a lifelong understanding.Not just better behavior — clearer communication, calmer walks, and a dog who can finally function in the real world.
Your dog stops guessing and starts trusting.
Instead of managing behavior, you begin building a relationship your dog can rely on.
No more repeating commands or escalating pressure.
When the nervous system settles, your dog can finally process and respond.
Less scanning. Less tension. Less second-guessing.
You can move through the world without waiting for things to fall apart.
Reactivity, barking, pulling — these aren't random.
When the underlying stress is addressed, the behavior stops needing to exist.
No more guessing. No more conflicting advice.
You become clear, consistent, and grounded — and your dog follows that lead naturally.
When the state changes, everything downstream follows.
Book a Free Meet & GreetI founded Coaching Canine Companions because I saw too many "stubborn" dogs who were actually just scared, and too many owners exhausted by conflicting advice.
My mission is to help you build a relationship where your dog doesn't just listen because they have to, but because they feel safe enough to hear you.
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You do not need more pressure. You need a different starting point.
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