
What do you do when your dog's energy levels spike from a 3 to an 8? My answer as a top dog trainer: the Calm Freeze.
I know it's daunting seeing your dog transform from well-behaved and calm to rowdy and agitated in the blink of an eye.
But here's an important fact I've learned from years of working with dogs and their owners: you, as a dog owner, possess the remarkable ability to transform your dog's behavior from hyperactive and agitated to calm and relaxed.
And the Calm Freeze has been proven to bring back your dog's calm and relaxed demeanor WITHOUT having to use any product or tool.
I trust it so much I even use it on my dogs.
In today's blog, I will talk about the Calm Freeze and how this technique can calm your dogs without tools, words, products, or even force.
Key TakeawaysThe Calm Freeze is a strategic approach to soothe a hyperactive, stressed, anxious, or restless dog.
It's more than just a technique; it's an understanding of your dog's emotional state and a way to communicate peace and stability.
This method isn't about physical restraint but about emotional resonance.
By using the Calm Freeze, you're not just controlling your dog's actions but also influencing their emotional state, bringing them from a place of hyper to stillness.
How Do You Perform The Calm Freeze? Here's a Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Begin By Calmly Guiding Your Dog Towards YouThis initial step sets the tone for the entire process — it's crucial that your approach is cool and composed.
Don't start the Calm Freeze by shouting or forcing your dog to come to you; this can potentially create more resistance.
Step 2: With a Gentle, Upturned hand, Lightly Hold Your Dog's CollarThe emphasis here is on gentleness. Your dog will pick up on your calm energy, which, in turn, helps them to relax.
Use a finger or two to hold the collar securely.
Like I mentioned above, your dog will understand your energy more than your words. When you are calm, your dog will replicate that.