Where Misunderstood Canines Come to Feel Safe & Supported.
The Scallywag Dog
At The Scallywag Dog, we help misunderstood “scallywag” dogs and their guardians feel safe, seen, and supported through trauma-informed, science-based behavior work. Based in Denver, Colorado and working virtually across the United States, we specialize in fear, aggression, reactivity, and stress support. In addition to behavior modification and training, we serve as an education hub for bully breed advocacy—helping communities learn through fact rather than fiction.
Our approach blends animal behavior science with warmth, compassion, and positive reinforcement so dogs with big feelings can move through the world with more confidence and ease. Whether your dog carries overwhelm, uncertainty, or a complex history, we’re here to support both ends of the leash in finding more peace, connection, and joy together.
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What We Do
Trauma-Informed, Science-Based Behavior Support: We specialize in helping dogs with fear, aggression, reactivity, and stress feel safer in their bodies and environments. Our methods focus on emotional wellbeing first because behavior is communication. Once the root cause of the behaviors is addressed, life gets a lot less complicated and a lot more fun
Who We Help
For the Misunderstood & Sensitive: Whether your dog is worried, weary, reactive, or anywhere in between, we assist dogs who carry complex histories and big emotions. Every dog deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported no matter their background, breed, or story.
Our Approach
Compassionate, Humane, and Rooted in Behavior Science: Our approach centers on empathy, body language, and understanding the “why” behind behavior. Through humane, science-based guidance, we create space for dogs to feel more regulated, supported, and connected—so both ends of the leash can move forward with confidence.
Championing the Scallywags of the World
From blocky-headed pitties to misunderstood mixes, we stand proudly with the dogs who are too often labeled before they’re known. Through science-backed guidance, stigma-free education, and compassionate advocacy, we help rewrite their stories one fact, one family, and one wag at a time.
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Contact Us
For dog behavior and training inquiries: Please provide us your dog’s name, your location, and details on what you would like assistance with in regards to your dog’s behavior and welfare.
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