Live virtual classes with Lorrie J. Harris
The Whole Dog
Six live classes for the moments you most want to understand: the bark you did not see coming, and the long way back to calm afterward.
The Whole Dog is a small live virtual class series from Coaching Canine Companions. Phase One is for guardians of reactive and highly anxious dogs. Phase Two explores passive and active recovery. Each phase is six 90-minute classes, nine live teaching hours, and I teach every one of them.
- Format
- Live virtual classes. Your dog does not have to perform on camera.
- Each phase
- Six 90-minute classes, nine live teaching hours.
- Class size
- Phase One is limited to 12 guardians per cohort.
- Price
- $420 a phase, or $780 for both phases (save $60).
- Recordings
- Classes are live and are not recorded.
Dates, availability, and enrollment terms will be shared before you commit. Joining the list takes no payment.
How we work together
Less about the bark. More about what came before it.
In class, we work through everyday situations, compare possible next steps, and look at what changes. The teaching is live, so the moments you bring shape the conversation. The written companions carry the practice between meetings.
Each phase stands alone. Phase One is not required before Phase Two, and neither is required before Canine Sensory Connection. Enrollment is for a complete six-class phase, or both phases, rather than drop-ins.
Two phases
Choose one phase, or both.
Phase One
Reactive and highly anxious dogs
$420 six live classes
nine teaching hours
Up to 12 guardians per cohort
Practice noticing before the bark, communicating beyond the leash, and using space more thoughtfully.
- Before the Reaction
- Communication Beyond the Leash
- Making Room
- When Familiar Skills Become Difficult
- Beyond Wearing Your Dog Out
- Finding Your Way Back
Phase Two
Passive and active recovery
$420 six live classes
nine teaching hours
Phase One is not required first
Explore when to offer gentle activity, invite contact, or leave more room. Permission-based bioenergy balancing is part of the teaching, not a promise of medical treatment.
- Coming Home and Recovery
- Helping Without Adding More
- Invited Touch and the Right to Leave
- Recovery Through Gentle Movement
- Choosing the Next Step
- A Recovery Rhythm for Ordinary Life
Both phases
The Whole Dog, complete
$780 twelve live classes
eighteen teaching hours
Save $60 against $840 separately
Earlier observation and everyday recovery, brought together, with the learning materials for both phases.
Each phase stands alone. Enrollment is for a complete six-class phase, or both phases, rather than drop-ins.
I’m interested in both phasesLearning you can return to
What comes with each phase.
- Illustrated Field Guides
- Private worksheets with sample answers
- Separate fillable Accountability Check-ins
- Reader Versions
- Visual examples with text equivalents
- A complete six-chapter phase book
Private worksheets stay private. Sending a check-in does not promise individual feedback or private consultation. Classes are live and are not recorded; recordings and audio versions are not included. These are educational classes, not a guarantee of a particular behavior outcome.
Tell me which class interests you.
Choose one phase, choose both, or ask me to help you choose. When dates are set, you will hear about the classes you selected.
Your teacher
Lorrie J. Harris
If we have worked together, you know how much I care about what happens before a behavior becomes obvious: the small change in a dog’s body, the pace of the person beside them, the question that becomes clearer when we take our time.
“What usually changes first is not the dog. It is where you look.”
Lorrie J. Harris, founder of Coaching Canine Companions
U.S. Navy veteran · Dogs since 1990 · Master Dog Trainer through National K-9 · AKC Approved CGC Evaluator · AKC Fit Dog Certified · North Kingstown, Rhode Island
A few things you may be wondering
Questions about The Whole Dog.
What is The Whole Dog?
The Whole Dog is a series of small live virtual classes taught by Lorrie J. Harris of Coaching Canine Companions. Phase One is for guardians of reactive and highly anxious dogs. Phase Two explores passive and active recovery. Each phase is six 90-minute classes, nine live teaching hours.
How much does The Whole Dog cost?
Phase One is $420 for six 90-minute live virtual classes. Phase Two is $420 for six 90-minute live virtual classes. Both phases together are $780 for twelve classes and eighteen teaching hours, saving $60 compared with $840 separately.
Who teaches The Whole Dog, and how are the classes held?
Lorrie J. Harris of Coaching Canine Companions teaches every class herself, live and online. Each phase is six 90-minute virtual classes in a small group; Phase One has up to 12 guardians per cohort. Your dog does not have to perform on camera.
Do I need to take Phase One before Phase Two?
No. Each phase stands alone, and Phase One is not a prerequisite for Phase Two. Enrollment is for a complete six-class phase, or both phases, rather than drop-ins.
Are Whole Dog classes recorded?
No. The classes are live and are not recorded. Illustrated Field Guides, private worksheets with sample answers, Reader Versions, and the six-chapter phase book support your learning between meetings. Audio versions are not included.
Is The Whole Dog the same as Canine Sensory Connection?
No. Canine Sensory Connection is self-paced learning at home, with no calls. The Whole Dog is a separate series of live virtual classes. You do not need one before the other.
Can I enroll now?
Not yet. Dates, availability, and enrollment terms will be shared before you commit. Joining the interest list does not take payment, reserve a place, or open any lessons.
Also from Coaching Canine Companions
Prefer to learn at home, at your own pace?
Canine Sensory Connection is a six-month, self-paced online scent work program for anxious, reactive, and restless dogs. The 90-Day Field Immersion offers structured work on everyday handling and behavior.
Not sure which fits? Ask me first.