🌿 Q&A: The Calm Canines Corner -Understanding what your dog really needs — body, mind, and heart.

A: Exercise is more than just burning energy — it’s about balance.
Physical activity helps regulate hormones, relieve stress, and maintain a healthy weight, but it also gives dogs an outlet for natural instincts like sniffing, exploring, and problem-solving. Without enough movement, dogs can become bored, anxious, or reactive.

At Calm Canines, our walks and hikes are designed to fit your dog’s energy level — from curious sniffers to high-energy adventurers — so they can move, release, and relax in a healthy way.

 Mental stimulation is exercise for the brain.
It includes scent games, puzzle feeders, enrichment toys, and even slow, mindful sniff walks. Engaging a dog’s mind helps reduce stress, prevent destructive habits, and increase confidence — especially for anxious or reactive dogs.

Our Enrichment Visits are designed to provide this kind of mental and emotional engagement, leaving your dog calm, content, and fulfilled.

We specialize in gentle, consent-based care.
That means we move at your dog’s pace, using calm energy, positive reinforcement, and body language awareness to build trust. Over time, this approach helps reduce reactivity, build confidence, and create a more relaxed, happy companion. 

 
Dogs thrive on routine and predictability. During visits or overnight care, we follow your dog’s schedule closely — including feeding, walks, medication, and bedtime habits — to create a sense of safety and calm while you’re away. 

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