The Peaceful Paws Collective

For Dog Parents Looking For Holistic Health & Behavior Support for Their Dog

Real support, fresh ideas, and connection - without the pressure to be perfect.

Welcome to the Peaceful Paws Collective

For Dog Parents Looking For Health & Behavior Support for Their Dog

Real support, fresh ideas, and connection—without the pressure to be perfect.

The Peaceful Paws Collective is Planet Calm's support space for dog parents who want more than training tips.

You love your dog.

You've probably already tried things - a trainer, some YouTube videos, maybe a vet visit or two. Some of it helped. But something still feels just out of reach.

You don't want an obedient dog. You want a dog who trusts you, settles around you, and doesn't make every outing feel like a high-risk activity.

The thing most dog support misses is that your dog isn't a problem to fix. They're a relationship to understand.

At Planet Calm, we believe that their behavior, their health, their anxiety - it's all communication. And once you learn to read it, everything changes.

That's what the Peaceful Paws Collective is built around.

Real, experienced guidance on behavior, health, and the human-dog bond — from people who look at the whole picture, not just the symptom in front of them.

A community of dog parents who take this relationship as seriously as you do.

And a space where you can ask the questions you've been sitting with, without judgment and without being sold a quick fix.

Ask questions. Get answers. Feel less alone in this.

Look no Further - This is Your Place

You’re not broken - and neither is your dog - or your life.

You’re just out of balance (and probably speaking different languages).

When you join us now you'll find this is NOT:

"Just" a dog training group. (though we have plenty of trainers here)

"Just" for canine health and nutrition (though we have plenty of that here)

It’s not another loud internet place. (or a bunch of cute but time consuming pet photos).

It’s a quiet, cozy circle and center of care and growth - for both ends of the leash.

You're not alone. But you might be at the end of your leash.

We hear you.

You’ve been missing the calm-first support you (and they) deserve.

Here, we believe in growing better, not just busier.

We focus on mindful living, balanced behavior, healthy food and joyful connections with the animals and people we love.

Inside, you’ll find real-life strategies, calming tools, resources, and heartfelt stories to guide you.

Because this journey isn’t about fixing what's broken — it’s about building trust, confidence, connection and calm, together.

At the Peaceful Paws Collective, we strive to:

  • Lead with Calm

  • Live with Confidence

  • Love with Trust

Through thoughtful communication — at work, at home, and with your pets.

If you’re ready to lead with heart and live with peace, you're in the right place.

Join us inside. Your journey toward a calmer, more connected life starts here.

Stephanie Frank

Anke Herrmann

Calm guides matter when it comes to your dog

When you’re supporting an animal you love, you don’t need louder opinions or more conflicting advice.

You need steady, experienced guidance — people who understand behavior, nervous systems, and the bond between you and your dog, and who can help you choose your next step without overwhelm.

That’s why the Peaceful Paws Collective is guided by us.

Stephanie Frank

Stephanie has spent more than two decades helping humans and dogs find calm confidence — in life, in business, and on the leash.

As a human and canine behavior consultant and certified pet health coach, her work bridges science and intuition, behavior and wellbeing — translating what animals express into insight humans can trust and act on with kindness.

Inside the Peaceful Paws Collective, Stephanie offers calm-first leadership, behavioral understanding, and holistic health perspective for both ends of the leash.

Anke Herrmann

Anke is known for bringing clarity and steadiness to situations that feel emotionally or mentally crowded — especially where dogs are concerned.

She hosts the award-winning Soul Touched by Dogs podcast, speaks internationally on ethical dog advocacy, and supports dog professionals behind the scenes with calm, reliable systems that make their work sustainable.

Inside the Peaceful Paws Collective, Anke helps translate insight into simple, supportive next steps — without pressure.

Together, we hold this space so you and your dog don’t have to navigate alone.

But... Is This For ME?

You're not looking for more pressure, more content, or more comparison.

You're looking for space.

Relief.

Simplification.

And a little Peace.

Maybe you are:

A student juggling demands of life.

A pet professional with pressure to perform.

A business owner or entrepreneur who's trying to "do it all".

A creator with so many possibilities.

Retired from work, but in the next best chapter of life.

You're home.

What we all have in common here is our love for animals.

Our founders have decades of experience in business, pets, professional and even reinvention to new chapters in life, so our conversations won't be limited "just" to dogs or cats - though we love them SOOOO much!

Here's what we offer in our own calm little corner of the internet.

  • Calm-first, not hustle-first. No content overload. No guilt. Just peace, presence, and permission to breathe and be seen.

  • Whole bond wellness.  We support your dog’s behavior, your nervous system, and the deep connection in between.

  • Personal, not prescriptive.  No one-size-fits-all tips - just gentle guidance rooted in who you and your dog are, and how you want to create impact in your life.

  • Compassion over correction.  We meet you with kindness, not judgment. Whether you’re thriving or just surviving.

  • You set the pace. Join in when it feels right. Rest when you need to. We’ll still be here.

You don’t need to be “prepared.”

You don’t need to be ahead.

You don’t need to know exactly what to work on.

Focus sessions help you prioritise when everything feels important.

That’s part of what the space is for.

The Results You'll Get Inside

Inside the Peaceful Paws Collective, you’ll shift from overwhelm and uncertainty to confidence and connection.

This is NOT Your Typical "Dog Lover" Community

This is your centered circle if you are a pet parent who wants to...

  • Create calming daily routines that work for you and your anxious dog

  • Safe spaces to ask questions - even the difficult ones - and get thoughtful answers. 

  • Feel supported by a like-hearted community that truly understands your challenges

  • Strengthen your communication and deepen trust—without needing to be perfect

  • Understand dog behavior and your own 

  • Reduce stress and anxiety naturally

  • Support animal health with holistic wellness

  • Reclaim your energy, clarity, and joy

  • Build a better bond and business rooted in calm—not control

From Calm Starts to Confidence Builders, every month brings a new, focused theme to explore together—so progress feels simple, grounded, and doable.

When You Join Today

You’ll step into a calming, consistent rhythm of support designed to meet you exactly where you are.

What You Get:

  • Monthly Understanding the Human-Animal Bond sessions

  • Share what’s working (or not!) in your dog's life

  • Bring your dog dilemmas and get group insights

  • BarkType insights, holistic wellness, and relationship hacks

  • Weekly Support - reflect, reset and support each other 

  • Private group chat for “between calls” support

  • Peaceful Paws Events with experts

  • No homework, no guilt—just a place to feel understood and move forward

  • Live Workshops & Tools
    Learn from trusted behaviorists and wellness pros in live sessions that explore emotional wellness, stress cues, and everyday calm practices. You'll always leave with something you can use right away.

  • Weekly Support
    Join guided chat sessions where we reflect, reset, and support each other—starting your week with mindfulness and ending it with gratitude and wins.

  • Peaceful Paws Events
    Explore dog-friendly self-care practices, from massage demos to play-based learning, to help your dog thrive while keeping your own cup full.

It's Easy To Join Now

If you’re craving more peace, deeper trust, and everyday moments of calm—you're exactly where you’re meant to be.

If you’re looking for a kinder, more holistic way to support your dog — one that honors health, behavior, and the bond you share — the Peaceful Paws Collective is here for you.

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

You don’t have to choose between doing “the right thing” and staying sane.

This is a place to learn, ask, listen, and grow — together — with calm as the foundation for every step you take with your dog.

We look forward to seeing you on the inside 🐾

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