I work with people whose dogs need more than obedience training. Together, we look at the relationship between the dog, the human, and the environment and build the communication, leadership, and trust that allow the dog and human to move through the world together with greater confidence.

This work is collaborative. I don't take your dog away and train them for you. I teach you how to understand your dog, communicate clearly, provide appropriate leadership, and become someone your dog can rely on.

My work isn't a fit for every dog or every household, and that's intentional. I work best with people who want to participate deeply in the process, and are interested in understanding the relationship between themselves and their dog.

Behavior is not just something to fix—it’s something to understand. Rather than focusing on surface-level training alone, we look at the underlying patterns shaping your dog’s responses.

This includes your dog’s stress and arousal levels, the environmental pressures they’re navigating, and how movement and decompression support regulation. We also pay close attention to the relationship between you and your dog, because that connection plays a central role in how change happens.

From there, we build a training plan that supports both meaningful behavior change and greater emotional stability.

We work with dogs who experience the world a little more intensely—dogs who are reactive on leash, easily overwhelmed, or unsure in new environments. This often looks like barking or lunging on walks, difficulty settling at home, sensitivity to people or other dogs, or challenges with handling and touch. We also support newly adopted dogs, including those who may appear shut down or withdrawn as they adjust.

We help your dog feel safe, calm, and in control—without force or punishment

At Canine Movement Lab, we work with dogs who don’t fit neatly into the usual training mold—dogs who are reactive, fearful, anxious, easily overwhelmed, or struggling with behavioral challenges that haven’t been resolved through traditional training.

Our work begins with the relationship between you and your dog. Rather than focusing only on changing a behavior, we look at what your dog is communicating, what they are experiencing within their environment, and how you can become a clear, steady, and trustworthy guide for them.

If walks feel stressful, your dog seems constantly on edge, or you’ve tried training methods that helped temporarily but never created lasting change, you’re in the right place.

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Canine Movement Lab provides relationship-based behavior support for people who want to understand their dogs more deeply, communicate more clearly, and build a relationship rooted in trust, connection, and confident leadership.

We help dogs and their people build greater safety, trust, and understanding through relationship-based behavior support.

This work is for you if you feel overwhelmed, if your dog’s behavior is limiting your daily life, or if you’re looking for a more thoughtful, less force-based approach—one that helps you understand your dog, communicate more clearly, and build a relationship rooted in trust and reciprocal respect.

If you’re ready to better understand your dog and create meaningful change, the first step is a consultation.

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Elbie

"For those of you who really want to get to know your dog’s nature, gain his respect, and, yes, his love, this holistic approach is enlightening. The bonus is that your dog will walk better on a leash, sit, and other types of calm and polite behavior, naturally. Leah’s YouTube videos are extremely helpful and clear. She is always ready to listen to any question and concern, and, responds immediately whether by text, email or phone. I really appreciated Leah’s compassionate treatment of both canine and human."

-Allyson M.

Apollo

"I got Apollo last Oct 2018 when he was 4 months old and emaciated. He was afraid of a lot....the dark, the leaves blowing around, my putting food into his dish etc. None of the other methods of 'traditional' training that worked with my other dog seemed to work with him. He was starting to become afraid of me as well... Leah's method of training has pushed me way outside my comfort zone but the improvements I have seen in Apollo in such a short time have convinced me this is the way to go. I look forward to seeing the awesome dog I know he will be under Leah's training methods."

-Kate B.

"Leah has helped me on several occasions with my unruly hound dogs. She has encouraged me in embracing the quality of their breed and she has been right about every situation we have faced to date. She is intuitive and genuinely cares about the dogs she is training. She is encouraging, smart, passionate, and a great teacher. I highly recommend Leah and this program to anyone seeking to better understand their dog."

-Jennifer Grace