Your dog isn't stubborn.
He just doesn't understand you yet.
A free workshop that teaches you how to communicate with your dog — using the same methods behind service dog training.
Every dog wants to get it right.
The problem is rarely the dog. It's the gap between what you mean and what your dog hears. Most training focuses on commands. This approach focuses on communication: how you move, where you stand, what you reward — and when.
Small adjustments. Big difference.
Does your dog do this?
You've probably tried correcting these more than once:
- Pulls toward every dog, person, or squirrel on the leash
- Barks nonstop at the door, the window, or passing strangers
- Jumps on guests no matter how many times you've said no
- Ignores you the moment something more interesting shows up
- Nips or mouths, especially when he's excited
- Bolts out the front door the second it opens
These are fixable. Most of them come down to one thing: your dog doesn't yet know what you're asking for.
The method
Dogs don't speak English. They read movement, posture, and timing.
Traditional obedience training teaches your dog what words mean. That's useful. But it leaves out the bigger picture.
Service dog training is built differently. It's based on operant conditioning — reward the behavior you want to see more of, stop reinforcing what you want to fade. Your dog figures out what works, and sticks with it.
No yelling. No punishment. No force.
It works the same way whether your dog is 8 weeks or 8 years old.
The trainers
Dr. Alexa Diaz holds a PhD in animal behavior and has spent over 20 years working with dogs. Eric Presnall has trained dogs on Animal Planet. Together, they built a free online workshop that walks you through the method from the start.
No jargon. No pressure. No upsell at the door.
Ten to fifteen minutes a day. That's the commitment they ask for.
Watch the free workshop
The workshop is free. You can watch it in about an hour.
You don't need any equipment. You don't need a perfect dog.
If any of the behaviors above sound familiar — it's worth an hour of your time.
We may earn a commission if you choose to enroll in a paid course. The workshop itself is always free.