Mommy or Daddy, I need your help
Whether your dog is new… or you’ve been struggling for a while…
they’re not trying to be difficult — they’re trying to tell you what they need and behavior is how they ask for help.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH...
SEPARATION ANXIETY
SEPARATION ANXIETY
SEPARATION ANXIETY
You leave the house… and your dog starts to panic. Pacing, barking, destruction, accidents.
You’ve tried more exercise, more reassurance, toys… It's incredibly stressful for both of you.
💛 Separation Anxiety means your dog doesn't feel safe and is overwhelmed.
LEASH PULLING
SEPARATION ANXIETY
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Walks feel stressful and exhausting. Your dog pulls, lunges, and ignores you.
You’ve tried stopping, correcting, and using tools… it is taking the joy out of walking your dog.
💛 Leash Pulling happens when your dog is overstimulated and disconnected from you.
EXCESSIVE BARKING
SEPARATION ANXIETY
REACTIVITY or AGGRESSION (people or dogs)
Your dog won’t stop barking. inside, outside, at every sound — and neighbors are complaining.
You’ve tried correcting, ignoring, locking them inside…how much longer can you take it?
💛 Excessive Barking happens when your dog is under-fulfilled and overstimulated.
REACTIVITY or AGGRESSION (people or dogs)
REACTIVITY or AGGRESSION (people or dogs)
REACTIVITY or AGGRESSION (people or dogs)
Your dog barks, lunges, or snaps at people or dogs. Walks feel unpredictable, and on edge.
You’ve tried correcting, avoiding triggers, or pulling them away… but you're getting scared for the future.
💛 Reactivity and Aggression happen when your dog doesn't feel safe, is overwhelmed and needs more space.
DESTRUCTIVE (chewing / digging)
REACTIVITY or AGGRESSION (people or dogs)
DESTRUCTIVE (chewing / digging)
Your dog is chewing everything — furniture, shoes, doors — and you come home wondering what’s been destroyed this time.
You’ve tried more toys, more exercise, and correcting… it's expensive and you're upset.
💛 Destructive behaviors happen when your dog is bored and has unmet needs.
POTTY TRAINING ISSUES
REACTIVITY or AGGRESSION (people or dogs)
DESTRUCTIVE (chewing / digging)
Accidents keep happening in the house. You’re cleaning up constantly and wondering why your dog still isn’t getting it.
You’ve tried schedules, taking them out more, and correcting… you're at your wits end.
💛 Potty training accidents happen when your dog lacks routine, guidance and consistency.
JUMPING, BITING & NIPPING
IGNORES COMMANDS
IGNORES COMMANDS
Your dog jumps on guests, strangers, kids — leaving you embarrassed and worried they might hurt someone.
You’ve tried telling them “off,” holding them back, or correcting…it feels overwhelming.
💛 Jumping, Biting and Nipping happen when your dog is overexcited and living in a state of overstimulation instead of calm.
IGNORES COMMANDS
IGNORES COMMANDS
IGNORES COMMANDS
You call your dog, give commands, and feel completely ignored. It’s frustrating and irritating.
You’ve tried repeating yourself, using treats, or correcting… It is time-consuming and affects your daily life.
💛 Ignoring Commands happen when your dog is overexcited and disconnected from you
FEARFUL OR TIMID BEHAVIOR
IGNORES COMMANDS
RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, people)
Your dog hides, shuts down, or seems scared of people, sounds, or new environments.
You’ve tried comforting, encouraging, or slowly exposing them… It’s heartbreaking to watch them struggle.
💛 Fearful, Timid, or Nervous behaviors happen when there is too much of the wrong stimulus and your dog doesn't feel safe.
RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, people)
RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, people)
RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, people)
Your dog growls, stiffens, or snaps when someone gets near their food, toys, or even you.
You’ve tried taking things away, correcting, or avoiding the situation… It’s stressful and feels scary.
💛 Resource Guarding happens when your dog doesn't feel safe and fears losing something important.
RESCUE & PUPPY MILL DOGS ISSUES
RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, people)
OUT OF CONTROL (hyper, unruly, prey drive, etc)
Your dog has a past you may never fully know. Fear, shutdown, or maybe hyper behaviors.
You’ve tried love, patience, and giving them time… but they don't seem to be getting any better.
Many are still carrying stress, confusion, and past trauma from living in survival mode.
💛 Rescue and Puppy Mill dogs carry anxiety and trauma and need to feel safe, calm and confident.
OUT OF CONTROL (hyper, unruly, prey drive, etc)
RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, people)
OUT OF CONTROL (hyper, unruly, prey drive, etc)
Your dog gets overly excited, can’t settle, and goes from calm to chaos quickly.
You’ve tried more exercise, more stimulation, or correcting…
overexcitement isn't bad behavior — it's a dysregulated, overwhelmed pattern.
💛 Out of Control behaviors happen when your dog is overstimulated and has never been taught how to settle.
Affordable Dog Training — Choose What Works Best for You
1. The CALM DOG Connection Online Course
Most families start here.
I’m a dog trainer—
but believe it or not,
I don't train your dog.
(Your dog already knows how to be a dog)
I am here to train you.
That is why my motto is
Training Humans to Speak Dog
I can teach you step by step how I rehabilitate some of the most difficult
dogs either through private lessons or The CALM DOG Connection online course.
Inside the online course you'll get the full 20 lessons for all dogs, all puppies, and all behaviors— for less than the cost of one private lesson.
Your whole family can participate in learning in your home, at your own pace, and come back to the lessons anytime.
And if you ever need extra support,
I’m still here for private help.
Unless your situation feels
urgent or dangerous, this is where I recommend starting.
See Full Course Details below
2. Local and Virtual Private Lessons
Sometimes you just need someone to walk through it with you—and I’m here to help.
Private lessons are best when things feel urgent, overwhelming, unsafe, or too big to figure out alone.
Aggression, severe separation anxiety, major reactivity, rescue transitions, dog fights, biting, kids and dogs safety, or behaviors that feel scary and stressful at home.
The CALM DOG Connection online course will cover most of what families need—
but sometimes one or two private lessons can help you move forward faster and with more confidence.
We work together one-on-one so I can help with your specific dog, your home, your routines, and the real-life situations happening every day.
Both local and virtual
private lessons are available.
Local training is available in the Fort Collins, CO area, in your home
Virtual training is available anywhere through Facetime or Zoom.
REAL DOGS. REAL RESULTS Jodi Working with Dogs
Training 7 dogs not to door dash
All seven are calm with
the door wide open
Notice how their focus is on me
My Saint Bernard Koda
Training her to leave it
Whether it's a bird, a bunny
or your house slippers
Notice how her focus is on me
even with distraction and distance
I brought my first foster, Nica,
the German Shepherd, and her 9 puppies
home after they were
found abandoned by a river.
My Saint Bernard & Nica were
dangerously reactive toward
each other just 3 weeks before
this picture was taken.
We worked on calming them both down
and now they are best buddies.
The CALM DOG Connection
These are Nica's 9 beautiful puppies.
By the time they were 10 weeks old,
they were kennel and potty trained
using The CALM DOG Connection
Furever Four routine.
The CALM DOG Connection relies on genuine connection and communication, not physical strength or intimidation.
8 dogs sitting calmly for my 87 year old mom