<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Calm Canines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping dogs and owners build calm, confident behaviour through positive training]]></description><link>https://www.calmcanines.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:36:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.calmcanines.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Reactivity: Why Your Dog Isn’t “Being Naughty” — They’re Overwhelmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reactivity is one of the most misunderstood behaviour issues in dogs. Many owners feel embarrassed, frustrated or confused when their dog lunges, barks or pulls toward triggers — but reactivity isn’t disobedience. It’s emotional overwhelm. At Calm Canines, I specialise in helping reactive dogs across Northam, Perth and the Wheatbelt. My approach is calm, gentle and designed to help dogs feel safe, understood and emotionally regulated. 1. Reactivity Is an Emotional Response, Not Bad Behaviour...]]></description><link>https://www.calmcanines.net/post/understanding-reactivity-why-your-dog-isn-t-being-naughty-they-re-overwhelmed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aae4389ecd75f79cbae30d7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:12:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/70e68c_091bcc703ff64640bed0066050a7bd32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Calm, In‑Home Behaviour Consults Work Better Than Standard Dog Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most dog owners don’t realise this, but behaviour change doesn’t happen in a training hall — it happens in the dog’s everyday environment. The home, the yard, the footpath, the neighbourhood triggers, the routines, the stress points… this is where behaviour is created, and this is where it needs to be understood. This is why Calm Canines works differently. I specialise in calm, in‑home behaviour consults across Northam, Perth and the Wheatbelt — because real behaviour change starts where your...]]></description><link>https://www.calmcanines.net/post/why-calm-in-home-behaviour-consults-work-better-than-standard-dog-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aae3f433b82b0d6420b7066</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:58:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/70e68c_fd62306cbc694735a5956ca6ab0c1865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>