• Deepen Your Understanding

  • Support Your Dog

  • Create a Sold Foundation

Please Not That This is a Soft Launch (BETA) Version

What that means if you sign up now.

  • This is a soft launch (BETA) version which is intentionally being released a little earlier than “perfect” so we can test the learning experience in real time, identify gaps, and refine the program before its full public launch.


    Spaces are limited to 25 candidates at the lower fee of $150.

  • Because this is a soft launch, you may notice a few areas that are still a work in progress. These could include:
    * Sections that are temporarily incomplete or awaiting final materials.
    * Information that will be expanded or clarified over time.
    * Occasional typos, formatting issues, or small inconsistencies.

    The actual course materials will remain the same, so you will not be losing out by taking this BETA version , but you may occasionally encounter moments where the course asks you to pause, revisit a lesson later, or trust that more is coming.

  • In exchange for reduced cost, early access and a chance to shape how we teach BAT in the future, we ask for two things:

    *Your honest feedback. What works well? What feels confusing? What you wish was included and maybe what you could do without. Please be kind, but also don't hold back. This is a space were your voice and opinion matters.

    *Your understanding that this course is still being tested and refined and your participation is expected in that process. No perfection is expected here, from us or from you. :)

The BAT Foundations Certificate is designed to provide a complete introduction to the theory, principles, and spirit of Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT).

This certificate has been designed to be suitable for anyone with an interest in dog behavior, and is especially helpful for people who want to better understand and support their own dog, particularly dogs who display fear, reactivity, or aggression-related behaviors.

And while this course will not make you an expert in BAT (that can come later!), it is also appropriate for dog professionals who are curious about the method and would like to add an understanding of its concepts to their existing training toolbox.

See what's included below...
Image of the Official BAT Foundations logo. It is drawn in cartoon style with the A in BAT styled like a dog sitting with a A line cape.

What's Covered in BAT Foundations?

See below for topics covered, and course materials included. Click on the sections to expand. The Welcome To BAT Foundations chapter is free to preview!

More Details

Learning Format, Assessment, & CEUs

  • Learning Format

    This certificate course is in a Stream On Demand style meaning that all of the videos are ready for you to watch at a time that suits you.

    Download the BAT 2.0 Book in ePub and PDF formats.

  • Format

    The Chapters contain a mix of Audio, Video and Text based materials arranged in learning order.

    All videos contain Close Captioning (which you can toggle on or off) or automatically generated transcript files or both.

    The entire course represents a total of approximately 30 hours of educational video

  • CEUs/CPD


    CCPDT: 6 for Trainers. IAABC: 6.

    A Certificate of Completion will be available to download from your account once you have finished the course. You can use this to obtain CEUs/CPD hours from other member organizations.

Meet Grisha

The Creator of BAT and Founder of the Grisha Stewart Academy

Dog Trainer, Author, Singer-Songwriter

Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP

I'm a collaborative dog trainer, author, international presenter, singer-songwriter, and keynote speaker of European ancestry (best guess based on DNA and some genealogy is Scotland, "England & Northwestern Europe," Wales, "Germanic Europe," Ireland, and Norway). I've been helping people and dogs professionally since 2003. My passion projects are community building, songwriting, and woodturning.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior (including humans), somatic awareness, spirituality, psychology. My work is directed at wholehearted living for all beings. For over 20 years, I've been coaching people to help dogs with a history of aggression, frustration, or fear as well as puppies. My other favorite species is humans.

My Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT 2.0 book and BAT 3.0) is used worldwide to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. Well over 200,000 people have learned about BAT so far.

As an outgoing introvert, I refresh my batteries by singing, expressing grief in community, and savoring life with my husband (Tom), Labrador (Joey), cat (Garbanzo aka "Adventure Kitty" and "Baby Panther"), and Little Brown Dog (Zuki). I identify as a queer (pansexual), neurodivergent, middle age, white, raised in poverty and now of middle class, and US citizen. My pronouns are she/her. I am still working on finding ways to live in reciprocity with Siuslaw people, upon whose ancestral lands I reside.

Ready to learn about BAT for reactivity?

This webinar is only viewable with a Diamond membership. If you're looking to learn about BAT, please check out the Intro to BAT 3.0 page or purchase that video below.

  • $29.00

    $29.00Resilient, Responsive Social Skills: Intro to BAT for Dog Reactivity with Grisha Stewart

    The most current version of BAT. One-time payment to add this streaming video to your library of courses. Your access will not expire.
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  • $49.00

    $49.00Evolution of BAT 3.0: How & Why of Behavior Adjustment Training for Dog Reactivity with Grisha Stewart

    Especially useful for dog training and behavior professionals - why and how did BAT change from 1.0 to 3.0?

    One-time payment to add this streaming video to your library of courses. Your access will not expire.
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  • $39.99 / month

    $39.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    This is the best choice if you are a professional or aspiring dog trainer and are looking for more than just webinars.

    This pass not only includes access to all recorded webinars (over 150 at last count!) but also the:

    Member's Only Monthly On Demand videos by Grisha Stewart (NEW for 2025), Live Case Studies/Panel Discussions hosted by Tom Candy (NEW for 2025), an Exclusive FB Group, a Free listing in our Dog Trainer Directory and the exclusive opportunity to become a CBATI-KSA
    Sign Up!

  • $29.99 / month

    $29.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    Community Supported Rate.
    Sliding scale choice, same membership access as the standard rate.
    Sign Up!

  • $19.99 / month

    $19.99 / monthGSA Library Pass

    On-demand access. The ideal choice if you are interested in a great value membership option, are unable to attend the live webinar, and don't need all the extras of the Diamond Membership.

    New content added every month, and you can get CEUs with this pass too!
    Sign Up!

If you choose to purchase a Membership, your subscription will go for a month from the start date and then renew automatically each month after that. You can easily cancel renewal at any time and your access to the content will just expire on your renewal date.

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This Certificate is also available to scholarship holders. Click for scholarship information and to apply.