Drop the Struggle! Get Connected with Your Dog

There are many ways to approach training your dog.

This integrative model identifies four separate areas that contribute to living well with your dog.

10 suggestions for developing a partnership with your dog.

Psychological flexibility makes us resilient in the face of any challenge. With our dogs, we become more effective, better leaders, and more connected.

In this second loop we get to the heart of the matter. What is your shared purpose with your dog? Whenever we are with another being, we have a shared purpose. What is that purpose for you and your dog?

Setting your dog up for success is key. With management, we make what we don’t want less likely so we get more of what we do want!

When used properly, food can be very useful in training. In this module you will learn how to select, prepare and use it well.

Markers, or conditioned reinforcers, are a critical part of your dog’s training system. Discover how to use them, why to use them, and how you are using them already.

Hone your timing as a trainer and learn what kind of learner your dog is.

Your dog needs to attend to what you’re asking her to do.

Stay connected with your dog over any distance.

Teach your dog to be a patient waiter.

Your dog seeks relief and satisfaction just like you do. Learn a process for helping to understand why your dog does what he does.

Your secret weapon for connection.

Get on the same team.