Empowered, Science-Based Dog Training
Nurturing understanding to help dogs & humans thrive!
Next live event: Stress and Anxiety in Dogs with Anders Hallgren (Starts April 14 at 10 am Pacific).
Also coming up: Session 4 of 5 for Resource Guarding, the live case-studies course with Diane Garrod on April 21. Holistic Approach to Dog Reactivity (part 2) starting April 27.
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Welcome to the Grisha Stewart Dog School for Professional Dog Training Education Online
We help dog trainers, dog walkers, shelter staff, groomers, and veterinarians put empowerment-oriented dog training advice into practice. Learn how to be a more effective dog trainer and get peer support to keep you going and problem solve through tough cases.
If you're not a professional, don't worry, most of this information will be helpful for you and your own dog, too! The Basic Manners category is a great place to start.
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World-class live courses with dog trainers and animal behavior experts, including Michael Shikashio, Susan Friedman, Chirag Patel, Kathy Sdao, Diane Garrod and so many more!
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On-demand classes for instant access. All live courses are recorded for later viewing.
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Learn BAT for reactivity (Behavior Adjustment Training) for reactivity from the source. And lots more than BAT, too, from common behavior problems in the home to cooperative care to resource guarding.
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Earn CEUS for professional dog trainer certification. Proud to be an Approved Education Provider for the CCPDT.
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Thriving, supportive, compassionate community.
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Register for individual courses or get a Gold membership or Diamond All Access Pass to save money. Diamonds also get extra perks!
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Looking for physical products? Check out my online store.
What pro dog trainers and family dog lovers are saying
Recent reviews of some of our 70+ classes.
Would have canceled the rest of my day to keep it going!
Tess Windhauser
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 highly recommend this webinar for all dog parents and ...
Rachael Magee
An 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 LessSuper helpful for strong pullers!
Jennifer Gumas
I 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 LessThe one book
Dan Gesting
I 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 LessBrilliant course.
Janet Whittingham
Loved 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.
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Best value! Access to all live and on-demand streaming content on the site. Over 55 courses with several hundred hours of video, growing every month! Also eBooks, special events, student coupons, and other perks just for Diamond members. Learn more.
Dogs and People are my passion!
My name is Grisha Stewart and I'm best known among dog trainers for developing Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), a humane 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 hundreds of thousands of dogs and their people thrive.
When I transitioned from college math to being a professional dog trainer in 2003, I was excited to be able to communicate to dogs what I wanted, using positive reinforcement. To be honest, I really liked the sense of control it gave me, in a positive way.
As I matured as a dog trainer and a person, my focus shifted to ensuring that dogs still get to be dogs, that we find ways to live together that meet their needs and ours, as their caregivers. That's why I developed BAT, and why I now use reinforcement to teach 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 access to effective, humane modern dog training techniques. Courses can also be purchased one at a time.
This online dog school is more than just education. It's an international community with some of the world's best trainers. We have a LOT of classes and keep adding more in my shiny new live case consult format. I'm teaching some 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! Read on to learn how to join in.
Looking for BAT?
The BAT Empowerment video series will get you going on this useful technique for dog aggression, frustration, and fear.
Grisha Stewart has taken it to the next level
"The results speak for themselves. Dogs that were once reactive now become more confident because Stewart gives them the life skills they need to cope more successfully in a social environment. I highly recommend BAT 2.0 to anyone who is struggling with a reactive dog or who wants to gain a better understanding of their canine companion."
An invaluable resource...
...for pet parents and professionals alike. The BAT 2.0 Series is an absolute essential whether you’ve just brought home a puppy, are entering the challenging teenager years when basic training often falls apart, or need help working through a form of reactivity. The videos are packed full of information that is science\evidence based….clearly demonstrated step by step; easy to implement with my own 10 year old husky as well as countless clients along the way. I’ve recently completed Grisha’s Live Course, Aggression Case Sessions with Michael Shikashio and cannot clearly express the value of “joining” an expert like Michael live as he worked through cases with his clients. I was so impressed with this format that I signed up for the live Tween Puppy course with Grisha.
Forever grateful
"Grisha Stewart’s website is a treasure trove, not only, but in particular for those of us who live with reactive dogs. BAT has made all the difference in my life with Jinkx and I am forever grateful."
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Thank you for everything!
"I love your website and the webinars and videos and pretty much all the content! It is so very much appreciated.
🙏🏻 BAT 2.0 keeps helping me with so many of my customers."
🙏🏻 BAT 2.0 keeps helping me with so many of my customers."
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