Show 82 - How to Calm Dogs Down: Top Dog Trainer Doggy Dan Shows the Power of The Calm Freeze

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 Takeaways

• The technique is effective in various situations, including overexcitement, aggression, dog fights, disobedience, and anxiety.
• It reinforces the owner's leadership by showing calm confidence in handling different dog behaviors.
• The Calm Freeze is about understanding a dog's emotional state, not just a physical technique.

LEARN HOW TO BE THE LEADER YOUR DOG NEEDS WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE™️ Table of Contents

1. What is a Calm Freeze?
2. How Do You Perform The Calm Freeze? Here's a Step-by-Step Process
3. Why The Calm Freeze Works in Calming Dogs
4. When Can You Use the Calm Freeze?
5. The Calm Freeze is a Great Way to Let Your Dogs Know You're in Charge
6. The Calm Freeze: The Technique That Tells Dogs "Look at Me, I'm Calm. I Want You to Be Calm, Too."

  What is a Calm Freeze?

The 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 You

This 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 Collar

The 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 e