The process of getting your puppy
Getting your puppy home
Needed Equipment & Vaccinations
Socialization explained
Breed standard explained
-how your BDT should look
Recommended Training
The Grisha Stewart Academy is an excellent resource for all of your training needs. She was recommended to us by our very own Fernando Silva, world-renowned master trainer from Portugal, who has worked with BDT and who is responsible for bringing force-free training to Portugal. Owners who have viewed the videos have nothing but praise. If you want to start slowly, there are two lessons that I highly recommend, even before bringing your puppy home: These are “The Wolf in Your Living Room” and “Empowered Puppy Raising”. Disclaimer: the club gets 10% of the profits from these videos, but we wouldn’t recommend them unless we believed in them.
COST: The cost for one course varies; however, the cost for the “Empowered Puppy Raising” course is $99.00. If, however, you enroll as a Diamond Member ALL ACCESS CLASS, for $39.00 per month, you have access to ALL of her courses. And this is MUCH less expensive than typical training. Of course, we also recommend becoming an AKC Star Puppy and receiving a title for your dog, but becoming your own certified trainer through Grisha Stewart’s gives you a life-time of training! You can cancel any time if it does not suit your needs, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AND START EARLY TO AVOIDE ISSUES.
| Name | Link |
| A Critical Comparison of 7 Training Methods for Aggression and Fear in Dogs | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/method-comparison?ref=829e8f |
| Aggression in Dogs Conference Resources – Grisha Stewart | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/aidcon2021?ref=829e8f |
| Ahimsa Dog Training: Problem Solving & Manners ebook | Grisha Stewart | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/ahimsa?ref=829e8f |
| Animal Centered Education (ACE): Understanding Dog Needs and How to Do Freework with Sarah Fisher | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/ace?ref=829e8f |
| Animal Instinct: Let’s Talk About Intact Dogs with Sara McLoudrey CDBC, CPDT-KSA | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/intactdogs?ref=829e8f |
| The Antecedent Iceberg: Embracing the Natural Integration of Ethology & Behaviorism with Kim Brophey | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/antecedents?ref=829e8f |
| Attunement: Are You “Tracking” Your Dog’s Wellbeing? Grisha Stewart | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/tracking?ref=829e8f |
| Barking Mad: BAT & Other Techniques for Frustration | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/mad?ref=829e8f |
| BAT 101: (Re)Socialization for Aggression, Frustration, & Fear (Step-by-step self-paced course) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/bat101?ref=829e8f |
| BAT 2.0 ABC Reading + Ebook Bundle | https://school.grishastewart.com/bundles/abc-bat-with-ebook?ref=829e8f |
| BAT 2.0 for Dog Reactivity ebook | Grisha Stewart | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/bat2?ref=829e8f |
| BAT Empowerment Series (6 Feature Films) | https://school.grishastewart.com/bundles/bat-empowerment?ref=829e8f |
| BAT Pack | https://school.grishastewart.com/bundles/bat-pack?ref=829e8f |
| BAT 2.0 Set-Ups: How to Orchestrate Basic Set-Ups and Variations with Dogs (BAT Empowerment Video 5) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/batsetups?ref=829e8f |
| Building Canine Confidence with Movement – Lori Stevens | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/movement?ref=829e8f |
| CBATI-KA Certification Program Free Handbook and Orientation Guide, 2025 | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/cbatika?ref=829e8f |
| Common Behavior Challenges: Inside the Home | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/common-behavior-problems-inside-the-home?ref=829e8f |
| Common Behavior Challenges: Outside the Home (Walking, Come, etc.) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/common-behavior-problems-outside-the-home?ref=829e8f |
| Common Behavior Challenges: Reactivity | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/common-behavior-problems-reactivity?ref=829e8f |
| Cooking For You and Your Dog with Chef Trevor. A Cooking Show Hosted by Tom Candy. Live Watch Party July 23, 10am PST/6pm UK | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/cookingfordogs?ref=829e8f |
| Cooperative Care: Training for Empowered Cooperation with Grooming, Vet Care, and Body Handling | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/cooperativecare?ref=829e8f |
| Diamond Membership All Access Pass | https://school.grishastewart.com/bundles/diamond?ref=829e8f |
| Doggie Language (Round 1): Panel Discussion on Lili Chin’s book, with Kathy Sdao, Chirag Patel, & Grisha Stewart | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/doggie-language?ref=829e8f |
| Doggie Language (Round 2): Panel Discussion on Lili Chin’s book, with Sue Sternberg, Kathy Sdao, Chirag Patel, & Grisha Stewart | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/doggie-language-2?ref=829e8f |
| Dog Training Handouts and Translations to Share (FREE) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/handouts?ref=829e8f |
| Draw Your Dog with Lili Chin | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/draw?ref=829e8f |
| Emotional Experience and BAT: Safety for Socially Sensitive Dogs with Andrew Hale, BSc., ISCP. Dip. Canine. Prac., C.A.B, C.C.B | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/safetyfirstprotocol?ref=829e8f |
| Empowered Puppy Raising (self-study course) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/empowered-puppy-raising?ref=829e8f |
| Empowered Puppy Raising Course with Ahimsa Manual | https://school.grishastewart.com/bundles/empowered-puppy-raising-with-ahimsa-manual?ref=829e8f |
| Family Safety: Prevent Dog Bites through Empathy and Clear Communication | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/family-safety?ref=829e8f |
| Force-Free Clicker Retrieve: Any Dog Can Fetch | Jo Laurens | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/clicker-retrieve?ref=829e8f |
| How Solid is Your Foundation? Essential Dog Training Skills & Theory | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/training-skills-for-people?ref=829e8f |
| Introduction to BAT 2.0 for Dog Aggression, Frustration, & Fear (legacy webinar) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/webinar-bat-intro?ref=829e8f |
| Kids and Dogs: Compassion and Safe Boundaries for Best Friends | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/dogsandkids?ref=829e8f |
| MicroSigns Dog Body Language Webinar: Would You Have Noticed? with Katrien Lismont | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/microsigns?ref=829e8f |
| Multiple Dog Households: Conflicts, Resolutions, & Creating Calm with Debby McMullen, CDBC | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/multidog?ref=829e8f |
| Noise Phobia: How to Help Dogs with Sound Sensitivities – Karolina Westlund, Phd | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/noise?ref=829e8f |
| Play Way for Dogs: A Fun, Empowering Approach for Fear, Anxiety and Stress with Amy Cook, PhD | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/playway?ref=829e8f |
| Problem Prevention in Puppies and Dogs: an Empowered Approach to Life with Dogs (BAT Empowerment Video 3) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/problemprevention?ref=829e8f |
| Reading Between the Lines: ‘BAT 2.0 for Aggression, Frustration, & Fear’ by Grisha Stewart (Audio/Video Book) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/abc-bat?ref=829e8f |
| Separation Anxiety: Deciphering the Behavior with Terrie Hayward, CSAT | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/sepanx?ref=829e8f |
| Stop Barking! How to Zoom With a Dog Without Losing Your Job | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/dogsatwork?ref=829e8f |
| Stop Pulling! Great Big Loose Leash Walking for Dogs and Puppies (complete self-paced course) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/leash-walking?ref=829e8f |
| (Free) Stop Pulling! Dog Training Mini-Course for Loose Leash Walking | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/pulling?ref=829e8f |
| Stress and Anxiety in Dogs with Anders Hallgren | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/stress?ref=829e8f |
| Survival Skills: Coping with Dog Reactivity in Real Life (BAT Empowerment Video 4) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/survivalskills?ref=829e8f |
| Susan Friedman: Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to the Least Intrusive Principle | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/hierarchy?ref=829e8f |
| Taking the Grrrrrr Out of Grooming: Trust Based Dog Grooming Techniques with Sue Williamson, ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/grooming?ref=829e8f |
| Talk With Me! Simple Steps for 2-Way Understanding Between Dogs and People (BAT Empowerment Video 1) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/talkwithme?ref=829e8f |
| Teamwork for Mutual Empowerment | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/teamwork?ref=829e8f |
| Trick Dog: Building Skills for Cooperation, Confidence, and Fun! A Four Part Hybrid Live Course With Sassafras Patterdale, CPDT-KA, CDTI. Starts October 6th, 10am Pacific | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/trickdog?ref=829e8f |
| TTouch and BAT Together! Empowered Body Awareness for Dog Resilience with Katrien Lismont | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/ttouch-bat?ref=829e8f |
| Tween Puppy Course with Ahimsa Manual | https://school.grishastewart.com/bundles/tween-puppy-course?ref=829e8f |
| Urban BAT Webinar: Empowerment and Survival Skills for City Dogs with Reactivity | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/urbanbat?ref=829e8f |
| Walk With Me! Safety, Fun, and Freedom with Leash Training for You and Your Dog (BAT Empowerment Video 2) | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/walkwithme?ref=829e8f |
| Walking Together: Loose-Leash Walking for High-Energy Dogs with Simone Mueller, ATN | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/walkingtogether?ref=829e8f |
| The Wolf in your Living Room: Primitive Breeds with Molly Sumridge, PhD, CBATI-KSA | https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/primitive?ref=829e8f |
The book Don’t Shoot the Dog is an excellent resource for new dog owners because it provides practical and effective methods for training dogs using positive reinforcement techniques. The author, Karen Pryor, explains how to use positive reinforcement, such as treats and praise, to encourage desired behaviors and discourage unwanted behaviors. This approach is based on the principles of operant conditioning, which states that behavior is influenced by its consequences. Pryor provides step-by-step instructions for training a variety of behaviors, from basic commands like sit and stay to more complex behaviors like walking on a leash and coming when called. The book also includes tips on how to prevent and address common problem behaviors, such as barking, chewing, and jumping.
Here are some of the key takeaways from “Don’t Shoot the Dog”:
Training should be fun for both you and your dog.
Positive reinforcement is a more effective training method than punishment.
Dogs learn by association, so it’s important to be consistent with your training.
Timing is critical when it comes to positive reinforcement.
Rewards should be meaningful to your dog.
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