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 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 We also support newly adopted dogs, including those who may appear shut down or withdrawn as they adjust.

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. 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.

Our Services

We offer dog training in Chattanooga, Tennessee, including behavior consultations, reactive dog training, and puppy foundations with a focus on environmental resilience. Each service is tailored to your dog, with practical guidance you can use in daily life.

For those outside the area, virtual coaching and consultations are also available.

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, 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