Reactive Dog Training in Chattanooga, TN

Helping dogs and their people find stability, safety, and real behavioral change through a thoughtful, nervous-system–informed approach.

About Canine Movement Lab

At Canine Movement Lab, we specialize in working with dogs who don’t fit the mold—dogs who are reactive, anxious, easily overwhelmed, or struggling with behavioral challenges.

If walks feel stressful, if your dog is constantly on edge, or if training hasn’t worked long-term, you’re in the right place.

We are based in Chattanooga, TN and we focus on understanding behavior at a deeper level, supporting the nervous system, and creating lasting change—not just temporary control.

Support for Reactive and Sensitive Dogs

We commonly work with:

• Leash reactivity (barking, lunging, hypervigilance)
  
• Fearful or anxious behavior
  
• Overstimulation and difficulty settling
  
• Sensitivity to people, dogs, or environments
  
• Newly adopted or shutdown dogs
  
• Dogs who struggle with handling or touch
  

Our work is not about forcing compliance—it’s about helping your dog feel safe enough to make different choices.

A Nervous-System–Informed Approach to Dog Training

Behavior is not just something to fix—it’s something to understand.

We focus on:

• Your dog’s stress and arousal patterns
  
• Environmental pressures and triggers
  
• Movement, decompression, and regulation
  
• The relationship between you and your dog
  

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

Our Services

We offer dog training services in Chattanooga, TN including:

• Behavior Consultations
  
• Reactive Dog Training
  
• Puppy Foundations (prevention and resilience focus)
  
• Ongoing Coaching and Support
  

Each service is tailored to your dog as an individual, with practical guidance you can apply in daily life. We also offer virtual coaching and consultation if you aren't local to us.

Who This Is For

This work may be a good fit if you:

• Feel overwhelmed by your dog's behavior or are unsure how to help your dog
  
• Have a dog whose behavior limits your daily life
  
• Want a more thoughtful, less force-based approach
  
• Want to understand your dog, not just manage them
  

If you’re ready to better understand your dog and create meaningful change, the first step is a consultation. Please book a call here: Free call

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