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How Not To Be A Dick To Your Dog

A beginner's guide to getting better behavior without force. Sign up for my free newsletter and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Inside you'll learn:

  • How to read your dog's body language
  • How to prevent behavior problems before they happen
  • Why feelings come before behavior
  • How to find the right rewards
  • Why timing matters

A peek inside

Six short, illustrated steps you can start using today.

Guide page: Step 1, Learn to Read Dog Body LanguageGuide page: Step 3, Set Up Your Dog For SuccessGuide page: Step 4, Find the Right Rewards

I firmly believe that good dog training isn't about memorizing commands, projecting the right "energy," or teaching a handful of specific behaviors.

It's about understanding your dog's body language, setting up the environment for success, and using reinforcement effectively and thoughtfully.

This simple framework has helped me help thousands of dogs and their people over the past fifteen years. I hope it helps you, too.

— Annie Grossman, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, author of How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science