Be the Clear Communicator Your Dog Needs

Use your time and effort to train in the most efficient, humane way.

Did you notice that dog in the photo above is chasing bubbles? You can use anything your dog loves to reinforce behavior.

Learning how to train without treats, fade treats, and get reliable skills is what this course is all about. Each topic in the list is a 5-10 minute video to get you the information quickly.

CEUs (CCPDT & IAABC)

CEUs Available for Course Purchasers, Diamond Members & Library Pass holders 2 CCPDT Trainer CEUs & 2.5 IAABC CEUs

Thanks to Tania Romanova for the photo!

What's in this Course?

Practical, quick videos on all of the topics listed below.

  • 1

    Training Skills for People

    • How to View This Course

    • What is Modern Dog Training?

    • Animal Magnetism: Is Your Training Attracting or Repelling?

    • Empowerment: How to Build Cooperation and Trust.

    • What to Expect in Dog Training Class

    • Etiquette: What is Polite in a Dog Training Class?

    • Do I Need a Professional Trainer?

    • What is Puppy Socialization and Why is it so Important?

      FREE PREVIEW
    • Homework Again? Pet Training for Busy People

    • What's Really True? How to Handle Conflicting Dog Training Advice

    • How to Set Boundaries for Animal Care

    • Problem Solving 101 (6 minutes)

    • 6 Cue Words Every Pet Should Know

    • Your Body Position Matters. For example, the Yours/Mine Position for Treat Delivery for Sharks

      FREE PREVIEW
    • Play With Me! How & Why to Play With Your Dog (and Other Pets)

    • No Treats? No Problem. How to Use the Premack Principle

    • When Can I Stop Using Treats?

    • 5 Essential Rules for Tug Games

    • Efficient Dog Training: How to Save Time with Good Timing

    • 4 Ways to Train Your Dog to do a Specific Behavior

    • This Means That: How to Add a Cue to Behavior

    • He's Not Listening! Problem Solving for Motivation & Training (7 minutes)

    • Training & Care Tips for Deaf and/or Blind Dogs

    • Top Tips for Reliable Dog Training

    • 20 Dog Training Cues to Make Life Easier

    • On Target: How & Why to Train Touch

    • Drop It: 3 Ways to Train a Fast Reliable Drop

    • Wait: How & Why to Train a Solid Wait

    • How and Why to Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell

    • How to Choose a Reliable Pet Service (Dog Walker, Dog Sitter, etc.)

    • Me First! Training More Than One Dog at a Time

    • Quick Quiz!

    • What's Next?

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It's your choice: buy this course individually, in the Student Essentials bundle, or get it (and a lot more) for FREE as a member.

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    Member's Only Monthly On Demand videos by Grisha Stewart (NEW for 2025), Live Case Studies/Panel Discussions hosted by Tom Candy (NEW for 2025), an Exclusive FB Group, a Free listing in our Dog Trainer Directory and the exclusive opportunity to become a CBATI-KA/KSA.
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