Canine PhD Training and Behavior Consulting

Dogs, like humans, can experience anxiety or fear for a variety of reasons! Identifying what triggers your dog's anxiety is crucial because it helps you address the root cause.

Here are some steps to help:
✅ Make sure to observe their behavior and pay attention to what situations cause signs of fear or anxiety, such as trembling, hiding, barking, or pacing.

✅ Provide a safe, quiet space where your dog can retreat if they are feeling overwhelmed. This could be a crate, a quiet room, or a cozy bed in a familiar area of the house.

✅ Consult your vet or trainer: If your dog’s anxiety seems severe or you’re unsure how to help, consult with a vet or a professional dog trainer. Sometimes anxiety can be due to underlying medical issues or might benefit from professional behavioral modification techniques.

If your dog is acting anxious or fearful, reach out to our team for help! We offer virtual training services or in-person in Metro Atlanta.

Halloween can be fun for the whole family, but it’s important to ensure that your dog stays safe and comfortable with all the spooky festivities. By keeping these tips in mind, you can ensure your dog has a safe and stress-free Halloween!

There are so many beautiful things about life with dogs! What's one way your dog makes your life better? Share in the comments! 👇💕

🚨 We're Hiring a Certified Behavior Expert! 🚨

Are you an experienced behavior professional ready for a new challenge? Do you want to make a real difference every day without the stress of marketing or commission-based work? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

🌟 Position: Behavior Expert (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, or CDBC)
🌟 Experience: 5-10 years in behavior work
🌟 Salary: Based on experience + benefits!

Why You'll Love It Here:
✅ Impactful work: Make a meaningful difference every day!
✅ Daily challenges: No two days are the same—always exciting!
✅ Focus on your passion: No marketing needed, just do the job you love.
✅ Work-life balance: Salary position with healthcare, PTO, continuing education, and growth opportunities.
✅ Amazing team: We're compassionate, fun, and energetic, and you'll love working with us!

Ready to join a team where your experience is valued and your work truly matters? Email us to apply today!

Please share this with anyone you know that would be interested, thank you!

Family Manners 202 class starts Wednesday, October 16th!

Therapy Dog class starts Sunday, October 6th at 4:00pm!
https://www.yourcaninephd.com/group-classes/specialty

AKC Trick Dog class starts Thursday, October 17th!
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16781214&appointmentType=68406626

Happy National Dog Day! Show us one of your favorite photos of your dog(s) below!

Meredith's dogs went to their first NASDA trail (North American Sport Dog Association). These trials are designed to resemble historical working and competitive field work. Brit, Flow, Bocce, and Stanley got their Urban Locating 1 Titles. ALL of them got multiple Best of Breed and High In Trial titles. So proud of them!

Family Manners 202 class starts Wednesday, August 14th!

We want to offer a HUGE congratulations to Val and Daria for a GOLD medal dock diving performance this weekend! It was Val’s first time diving in a new location and his best jump today was 16’.6”!!! Way to go Team Val! You’ve made us very proud!

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our long time friend and client, Andrea Laiosa. We have known Andrea for over 16 years. She attended Canine PhD's first Manners Class in a parking lot in Inman Park. Andrea was one of the most dedicated pet parents we have had the pleasure of working with. She brought her dogs to classes weekly. She worked tirelessly and diligently to help her first rescue, Lily, overcome severe anxiety and emotional trauma. To our amazement, Lily went onto compete in large agility trials! After Lily's passing, Andrea adopted Penny, a small stray dog that another Canine PhD client found in N. Georgia. Andrea was a huge advocate of animal rescue, animal welfare, and reward based training. We are absolutely shattered and devastated by this loss. Andrea's laughter and kindness will live forever in hearts. May her memory be a blessing to her family, friends and to everyone who knew Andrea and loved her.

New Perfect Puppy class starts Friday, August 9th at 12:00pm!

While Penny was boarding with us, Diane took her to agility class for a little bit of fun! Penny is an amazing rescue who brings joy to everyone she meets!

Daliah is a regular at Canine PhD. While she stays with us, Daliah plays with our younger pups and friendly adult dogs. She also works as the perfect decoy for reactive dog set-ups. We love this versatile girl so much!

K9 Ice practices her water retrieves during her staycation at Canine PhD.