C.A.L.M. Hwy
The Road to Behaviour Wellness
Aversive-Free Support for Dogs Who Struggle to Feel Safe, Settled, or Understood
Welcome to the C.A.L.M. Hwy
Your dog's behaviour isn't a dead end. It's a communication signal — and with the right approach, we can help your dog feel safer, calmer, and more connected to the world around them and to you.
The C.A.L.M. Hwy is a specialized, science-based training system designed by Krisztina Harasztosi (The Gibsons Dogrunner) to support dogs with big feelings and complex behaviours — and the people who love them.
This system is ideal for:
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Dogs who bark, lunge, or panic on leash
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Dogs struggling with separation anxiety
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Puppies and adolescent dogs with big emotions or difficulty settling
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Dogs reacting to wildlife, sounds, or strangers
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Families needing structure after a rescue or major life change
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Dogs who have anxiety and aggressive behavior issues
What Does C.A.L.M. Stand For?
Connection
Building predictable, two-way communication strengthens trust, reduces confusion, and supports cooperative learning. This includes learning your dog’s body language, understanding their needs, and creating a shared language rooted in safety and consistency.
Awarness
Making sure your dog's needs are met through mental and sensory stimulation, breed-specific games and activities, and functional enrichment. It also includes learning your dog’s triggers and identifying management tools to navigate daily challenges, while teaching your dog the skills that make life easier over time
Learning
Helping dogs with fear, anxiety, or frustration shift out of reactive patterns and develop safer, more functional ways of engaging with the world. This is done through positive reinforcement, thoughtful shaping, and emotional support — not pressure or punishment.
Managed Exposure
Creating functional setups that allow dogs to practice and build resilience around real-life triggers. Exposure is structured and intentional, progressing through manageable levels of difficulty to build confidence without flooding or forced interactions.
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Your Hwy Has Exits:
Choose the Route That Fits Your Dog
Each dog’s needs are different. That’s why the C.A.L.M. Hwy branches into specialized service paths:
→ C.A.L.M. Foundation
Early support for puppies and adolescent dogs who need help regulating, settling, and learning confidence from day one. More information
→ C.A.L.M. At Home
...coming soon...
→ C.A.L.M. On the Street
is a six-month, fully supported program for dogs struggling with reactivity in public spaces. Whether it’s barking, pulling, freezing, or overexcitement, we work together to build emotional safety, communication, and real progress, one walk at a time. More information
→ C.A.L.M. Wild Side
... coming soon....
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