How can we make sure that the dog training industry is inclusive, transparent and authentic?
Join us as we host Danielle Beck and Tasha Attwood as they discuss inclusion for disabilities within the dog training and behaviour industry, and get the answers to your questions during the live, safe space Q&A.
November 20th, 10am Pacific Time.
We're excited to announce that our sibling School, Stellar Village, has its own website now - check it out at StellarVillage.com. So now we're back to being all about DOGS!
All Classes, Big Ideas, Upcoming & New
Timing: Upcoming | Duration: 2 hr | Format: Live Webinar | Presenter: Danielle Beck, Tasha Attwood | CCPDT: 2 CEUs | IAABC: 2 CEUs | Price: $29 | Tag: All Classes, Courses with CEUs, Big Ideas, New and Upcoming
All Classes, Upcoming & New
All Classes, Upcoming & New
All Classes, Upcoming & New
(And because we are big fans of freedom and agency here, you can cancel your renewal at any time.)
Some of our most popular webinars and courses available to stream at a time that suits you!
All Classes, Year 2024
Timing: Available Now | Duration: 2 hr | Format: On Demand | Presenter: Katey Aldred| CCPDT: 2 CEUs | IAABC: 2 CEUs | Price: $29 | Tag: All Classes, Courses with CEUs, Big Ideas, New and Upcoming
All Classes, Webinars, Science, Breeds & Subgroups, Year 2022, BIPOC Instructors
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All Classes, BAT, Aggression / Reactivity / Trauma in Dogs, Courses with CEUs, Year 2019 and before, Courses by Grisha, CBATI-KA Coursework
All Classes, Year 2024
All Classes, Big Ideas, Aggression / Reactivity / Trauma in Dogs, Pro Trainer Fundamentals, Webinars, Science, Year 2024
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Our motto: "Dream big enough for all of us."
In the GSA, we care about people and dogs as individuals. We are in this for good, doing our part to co-create communities in which we all can thrive. We continue to learn to match behavior to ideals. We believe that love is love, no human is illegal, Black lives matter, your life matters, science is important, women’s rights are human rights, animals are individuals with an emotional experience, kindness is everything, and peace deserves a chance.
We believe that education should be accessible to all. We set our prices reasonably. And if you truly can't afford the membership (which gives you access to the full course library & I think is the best deal in the industry), let us know. We have member scholarships for individuals as well as a scholarship bundle for animal shelters and rescues.
We continue to learn how to better live our values, which are reflected in our work in our local and international communities. We love to find and share new practical ways to improve quality of life for dogs AND their people. You won't just learn how to relate to dogs in a way that meets their needs, you'll learn how to apply an empowerment approach to yourself by training the "border collie in your head."
Because how you do one thing is how you do everything. ❤️
With over 140 inspiring, relationship-boosting online dog classes available on demand, and live sessions
Efficient, modern, relationship-oriented, attachment- and trauma-informed, humane, positive dog training that you can trust.
If you're a professional dog trainer or behaviorist, dog walker, shelter staffer, groomer, or veterinarian, we have continuing education to evolve your practice. Proud to be an Approved Education Provider for the CCPDT. IAABC CEUs also often available.
If you're not a professional, don't worry! Most of this information will be helpful for you and your own dog, too. The Dog Training Foundations category is a great place to start. That's also excellent if you want to become a professional dog trainer.
More than just dog training, you'll get skills to help your dog(s) thrive in your family. If you care about kindness, you belong here!
World-class live and on-demand courses with dog trainers and animal behavior experts, including Sarah Fisher, Sindhoor Pangal Diane Garrod, Michael Shikashio, Susan Friedman, Chirag Patel, Kathy Sdao, Leslie McDevitt, Dante Camacho, Simone Müller, and so many more! And of course the home of everything I teach online.
Accessibility: Live sessions have captions in almost all languages. All on-demand video recordings include English transcripts and some have English captions. We are gradually adding them to all classes (at no charge). All video playback is at variable speed. We have a per-webinar fee for subtitles in other languages on recordings (email us).
Learn BAT 3.0 for dog aggression, frustration, and fear (Behavior Adjustment Training) from the source. And lots more than BAT, too, from common behavior problems in the home to cooperative care to predation.
I've been helping families learn about positive dog training full-time for over 20 years, since 2003. The Grisha Stewart Academy is part of Empowered Animals LLC, a company I created in 2013 to provide professional education to dog trainers and behaviorists. My passion is helping the human animal live in community with dogs.
Register for individual courses or get a $39.99/month Diamond All Access Pass to save money - save even more with an annual membership. Diamonds get access to every class and exclusive perks, too!
Most events and classes can also be purchased separately, without a membership. Diamond membership is the best value and the only way to get live sessions and all the community events.
p.s. We also have a scholarship program (100% free for life for all PGM/BIPOC and a need-based scholarship, too).
Please visit each course page for details of specific CEUs assigned.
Recent reviews of some of our many, many classes for dog and human wellbeing.
No matter how many times I sign in to something about body language, I ALWAYS learn something new. But listening to highly respected professionals discussing...
Read MoreNo matter how many times I sign in to something about body language, I ALWAYS learn something new. But listening to highly respected professionals discussing this one-of-a-kind book just made me a whole new level of excited about the work I do. I can't wait to start using it with my clients.
Read LessI have seen this a few times now, and I glean more awareness with each viewing. Molly is simply somebody I can really relate to! I love her style of presenti...
Read MoreI have seen this a few times now, and I glean more awareness with each viewing. Molly is simply somebody I can really relate to! I love her style of presenting the information, it is super clear for me. But Molly Sumridge, Grisha Stewart and Andrew Hale discussing BAT and Anthrozoology together! Wow. And the Q & A! I will be watching this one so many more times. This is elevating me as a trainer, and there is mention of ripple effects, Molly articulates how she is seeing it in her community, and that is inspiring. We can't change everything, but we can definitely influence so much in a relationship between a human and their dog (or horse or cat, or birds...or...) just by watching this webinar.
Read LessAn excellent webinar for fine tuning our understanding of how dogs communicate with us. Very well put together, presented with compassion and a good dose of ...
Read MoreAn excellent webinar for fine tuning our understanding of how dogs communicate with us. Very well put together, presented with compassion and a good dose of humor!
Read LessI really enjoyed the ideas in this seminar. While it can be used for dogs of all sizes, I think these ideas (particularly the waist belt systems) will be par...
Read MoreI really enjoyed the ideas in this seminar. While it can be used for dogs of all sizes, I think these ideas (particularly the waist belt systems) will be particularly helpful for the very strong pullers or large dogs that lunge explosively. Sometimes I see clients having a hard time handling dogs with these tendencies during BAT sessions, so I think that these leash options will make it easier on their hands and bodies. Thank you for putting together this seminar and sharing these ideas!
Read LessI volunteer as an adoption counselor at our local municipal shelter, and am often called to help folks navigate their new relationship. There are a ton of do...
Read MoreI volunteer as an adoption counselor at our local municipal shelter, and am often called to help folks navigate their new relationship. There are a ton of dog books and web resources I can point to, but this is my go-to for making sure folks have the kind of trusted information they need.
Read LessLoved this course, it is an excellent revision course for people working with reactive dogs. Set out very well and lots of practical skills incorporated to h...
Read MoreLoved this course, it is an excellent revision course for people working with reactive dogs. Set out very well and lots of practical skills incorporated to help owners empower their dogs with vital skills needed to cope with the outside world.
Read LessThis course was just amazing, fabulous. The wisdom of Anders is inspiring. I loved listening to him speak. Would have loved to be there when it was live to a...
Read MoreThis course was just amazing, fabulous. The wisdom of Anders is inspiring. I loved listening to him speak. Would have loved to be there when it was live to ask questions. Loved the explaination on difference between reward and stimulation!!! And so much more! Many wow moments! Thank you so much for this one!!!
Read LessDogs and People are my passion!
My name is Grisha Stewart and my family tree has more dogs than humans!
I'm best known among dog trainers for developing Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), a humane, trauma-informed technique for dog aggression, frustration, and fear. I also love teaching all kinds of life skills, so this online school covers a lot of different subjects.
Through my international dog seminars, DVDs, books, and my in-person and online training schools, I've helped well over 200,000 dogs and their people thrive.
Here's a little history about me. When I transitioned from college math instructor to professional dog trainer in 2003, I was excited to use positive reinforcement to communicate to dogs what I wanted. Control is a basic mammalian need and (confession time) I really liked the notion that my dog was listening to me. My dog, Peanut, was a rock star with outstanding tricks.
But as I matured as a dog trainer and a person, my focus shifted away from control to ensuring that dogs still get to be dogs, that we find ways to live together that meet their needs and ours. That's why I developed BAT, and why I use positive reinforcement mindfully today, in ways that directly benefit the animal, like teaching cooperative care and consent. [click for my bio]
I created this site with all-inclusive memberships to help dog trainers and pet lovers have affordable way to learn effective, humane modern dog training and care. We also have a Library Pass option that's even more affordable, or courses can be purchased individually for permanent access. We also have need-based scholarships and lifetime free access for dog lovers who identify as BIPOC/PGM. [Learn more]
This online dog school is more than just education. It's an international community with some of the world's top animal professionals. I'm teaching several classes and I'm thrilled that many classes are also taught by my favorite dog behavior experts from all over the globe.
We learn and grow together, to encourage empowered, trustworthy, wholehearted living with dogs.
Thanks for being here!