Canine Academy Behavior & Training

Canine Academy Behavior & Training My goal is simple:
Calmer days. Easier walks. A dog who can listen—even when life is loud. No intimidation, no pain-based tools.

Fear Free® Certified | Applied Animal Behavior (M.S.) | CDBC
Helping fearful, reactive & anxious dogs feel safe, supported & understood 🐾
Colorado + Online | canineacademybehavior.com Teresa Loya • Dog Behavior Specialist & Fear-Free Trainer

Hi, I’m Teresa—an applied canine behaviorist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, and Fear Free® Certified Training Professional with 30+ years of experience

helping dogs and their humans feel calmer and more connected. I specialize in real-world training for real-life dogs—from curious puppies and chaos-prone adolescents to worried, fearful, and reactive dogs who are struggling to cope with our busy human world. How I Work

Modern, reward-based methods
I use fear-free, science-backed training that focuses on rewarding the behaviors we want and lowering stress for both ends of the leash. Behavior as communication
Barking, growling, hiding, or lunging aren’t “stubborn” or “dominant” behaviors—they’re communication. I help you understand what your dog is telling you and how to respond in ways that help them feel safer. Tailored to your dog & your life
Every dog and every household is different. I create individualized training and behavior plans that fit your dog, your environment, and your bandwidth—not a one-size-fits-all program. Real-life practice, not just theory
We work where it matters most: your home, your neighborhood, your favorite walking spots, and (when helpful) online. The goal is behavior that holds up in everyday life, not just in a training hall. Who I Help

Puppy parents who want to start off right

Families needing better manners & life skills at home and on walks

Guardians of fearful, anxious, or reactive dogs who feel overwhelmed or unsure what to do next

If you look at your dog and think, “They’re not being bad—they’re struggling,” you’re in the right place. Stay Connected

Follow along for practical tips, real-world training help, and occasional updates on ways to work with me.

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: https://canineacademybehavior.com

Jax my assistant asking why I am stopping him from working!
01/20/2026

Jax my assistant asking why I am stopping him from working!

11/09/2025

Of course our actions often have an impact on the way our dogs behave. But just because they act differently with a friend, family, dog walker, day care, does not mean it’s a reflection on you.

More often than not we are seeing suppression, the same way we might see children behave better around someone they don’t know well or even us as adults. It takes confidence and a feeling of safety to truly be ourselves. So once we are comfortable we are seeing our dogs feel safe enough to show us their true behaviours, then we can address them if necessary.

07/25/2025

Love this clear explanation!

I love working with trainers to improve the welfare of dogs, create loving connections between guardians and their belov...
05/01/2025

I love working with trainers to improve the welfare of dogs, create loving connections between guardians and their beloved pets.

A great reminder for trainers to think about what they observe for training plans.
04/26/2025

A great reminder for trainers to think about what they observe for training plans.

“He’s reactive.”
“She’s dominant.”
“This dog is aggressive.”

Heard it before? We all have. But what do those words actually mean in terms of what the dog is doing?

When we trade labels for specific behaviors, everything changes.

Try this instead:
“He barks and pulls toward dogs within 30 feet”
“She freezes when people reach toward her”
“He growls and moves away when someone touches his collar”

These are the details that build a training plan—and track real progress.

Labels tell us what we think. Observations tell us what we can change.

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