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.

  • Efficient, modern, humane dog training you can trust.

  • Live behavior courses with experts from around the world.

  • On-demand courses for instant access.

  • Learn BAT for reactivity (Behavior Adjustment Training) for reactivity from the source. And lots more than BAT, too!

  • Earn CEUS for professional dog trainer certification. Proud to be an Approved Education Provider for the CCPDT.

  • Thriving, supportive, compassionate community.

  • Register for individual courses or get a Gold or Diamond membership to save money. Diamonds also get extra perks!

  • Looking for physical products? Check out my online store.

Next live event: Discuss your training for dog reactivity in the BAT Chats live with me in Zoom. Diamond member exclusive.

January 27, 10 - 10:30 am Pacific. Also live now: Predation Substitute Training (new ways to address chasing) course just finished Session 2 of 4 and those live recordings are on demand. Next is February 3.
Don't miss Micro Signs February 10.

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Members don't have to pick and choose!

You can purchase courses individually, but membership gets you the most courses for the lowest cost.

  • $19.99 / month

    $19.99 / monthGold Membership

    A great budget option! Access to lots of on-demand streaming content on the site. Does not include live or live recorded courses. Learn more.
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  • $29.99 / month

    $29.99 / monthDiamond Membership

    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.
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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]

Grisha, Bean, Zuki photoI 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.

Grisha Stewart has taken it to the next level

- Victoria Stilwell, star of the television show, "It's Me Or the Dog" and author of "It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet," "Train Your Dog Positively," and "Fat Dog Slim" (UK/USA)

"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...

John Knuth, DogSmart (US)

...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

Gabriella Boijsen (Sweden)

"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." photo by Cia Lorentzon

Thank you for everything!

Bianca Steinmetz, Canada (Bianca's Dog Care Dog Walking And Training)

"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."

Looking for BAT?

The BAT Empowerment video series will get you going on this useful technique for dog aggression, frustration, and fear.

  • All Courses, BAT, Diamond

    BAT Empowerment Series (6 Feature Films)

    Get them all and save $49! Videos 1-3 are especially helpful for all pet owners. 4 and 5 are great for preventing or rehabilitating aggression, frustration, or fear. All six of these videos are useful for professional dog trainers. (Approx. 9 hours)

    6 Courses $125.00

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$29.99 / month is a great value for high quality dog training education. I'm thrilled to offer my own classes and ones from teachers I trust.

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