For the Tricky Stuff
Big Feelings Program (Previously Chaos to Calm)
An Easier Life With Your Dog Starts Here
You didn’t get a dog for the stress, the struggles, or the sinking feeling that you’re in over your head.
You got a dog for companionship. For connection. For joy-filled walks, cozy evenings, and shared adventures.
But somewhere along the way, it got hard—harder than you expected. And now you’re tired. Tired of the leash battles. The barking. The outbursts. The guilt.
You love your dog deeply, but love alone isn’t solving the problem.
We specialize in helping dedicated dog owners shift from frustration to freedom.
Using science-based, proven, reward based training we’ll help you build focus, confidence, and calm—step by step.
This isn’t Just Training. It’s Transformation.
Not sure what your dog needs? That is exactly what this first step is for.
This Can’t Be What Having a Dog Is Supposed to Feel Like
Maybe you:
- avoid walks
- dread seeing other dogs
- feel embarrassed by barking lunging or jumping
- can’t relax when guests come over
- feel frustrated, exhausted, or stuck
You are not alone.
Many dogs struggle with big feelings like fear, frustration, over-excitement, or overwhelm. Training should not just suppress behaviour. It should help dogs feel safer, calmer, and more capable in the world around them.
We don’t start with obedience. We start with regulation.
Many big feelings dogs already know skills like sit, down, or come. The problem is that they cannot access those skills when their nervous system is overloaded.
At UpDog Training, we focus first on helping your dog:
- Feel safer
- Recover faster
- Notice triggers without exploding
- Reconnect with you
- Build predictable patterns
- Learn coping skills for real life
Then obedience becomes easier, because your dog is actually able to think.
Welcome - This is your Starting Point!
Discovery & Jumpstart
Your first session is designed to give you clarity, a clear plan, and immediate progress, so you can stop feeling stuck and start seeing real change right away.
This is not about your dog being bad, stubborn, or dominant. It is about helping their brain and body feel safe enough to learn.
Welcome - This is your Starting Point!
Discovery & Jumpstart
Your first session is designed to give you clarity, a clear plan, and immediate progress, so you can stop feeling stuck and start seeing real change right away.
This is not about your dog being bad, stubborn, or dominant. It is about helping their brain and body feel safe enough to learn.
How the Big Feelings Program Works
Discovery & Jumpstart
Your starting point.
We assess your dog, understand your goals, and get foundational skills started right away.
→ This sets the direction so you’re not guessing.
The Training:
Phase 1 — Reset
This is where we build your dog’s foundation: emotional regulation, focus, predictable patterns, confidence, and recovery skills.
Depending on your dog’s needs, RESET may include Skill Builder Camp, Private Coaching, or a customized support plan.
Phase 2 — Real Life
Once the foundation is in place, we move into real-world application: walks, triggers, visitors, outings, or the situations that matter most for your dog.
Investment
Discovery & Jumpstart
$125 + gst
Big Feelings Programs
Phase 1 RESET programs begin at
$850 + GST.
What Are Tricky Behaviours and BIG FEELINGS?
Reactive to Dogs/People
Reactive to Dogs/People
Reactive to Dogs/People
Jumping on People
Reactive to Dogs/People
Reactive to Dogs/People
Leash Pulling
Reactive to Dogs/People
Leash Reactivity
Leash Reactivity
Reactive to Dogs/People
Leash Reactivity
Timidness/Fear
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
Handling Sensitivities
Handling Sensitivities
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
Handling Sensitivities
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
Barking (at everything)
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
Not Listening/ Recall Trouble
