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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...

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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 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.

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This was like a party!!! An incredibly informative party!!!

Jennifer Ratliff

I had a tremendously enjoyable time watching (except for the empathy with unhappy dogs, of course) but so important to be able to identify such occasions and...

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I had a tremendously enjoyable time watching (except for the empathy with unhappy dogs, of course) but so important to be able to identify such occasions and communication from dogs. I cannot wait for part 2 (and three????). Too many great things to add in one comment. This was everything I could have hoped for and more. The analysis of videos in slow motion, input from our panel and members, hearing from and seeing the art of Lili Chin...fantastic. Sadly we must wait until the Kindle version becomes available in Europe and U.S. (U.K. turns down U.S. accounts...). Thank you for creating a community of people staying in touch even when we are separated due to the pandemic. Not only did I learn, but I felt connected. So valuable!

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Terrific Discussion on Dog Body Language

Laura Glaser Harrington

I'm so glad I signed up for this course! The panel was such a delight to listen to, both for their knowledge and for their complimentary styles and perspecti...

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I'm so glad I signed up for this course! The panel was such a delight to listen to, both for their knowledge and for their complimentary styles and perspectives. Fingers crossed there will be a Part Two!

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Such a valuable conversation with tremendous experts!

Mac McNamara

The contribution of Lili's book to our dog training community and pet owners at large is tremendous all on it's own! THEN to add a power panel discussion, bu...

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The contribution of Lili's book to our dog training community and pet owners at large is tremendous all on it's own! THEN to add a power panel discussion, build in excellent videos with a TON of behavior to consider amongst brilliant individuals...well, it's as blissful to me as dead thing is to my dog (couldn't resist)! Thank you to all!

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Doggie Language : Panel Discussion on Lili Chin's Book

Nancy Hazen

Wonderful presentation, I especially loved seeing still photos and video that corresponded to the illustrations in Lili Chin's book, as well as hearing feedb...

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Wonderful presentation, I especially loved seeing still photos and video that corresponded to the illustrations in Lili Chin's book, as well as hearing feedback and extensions of reading the dog's body language by each member. I hope you do a part two. Thank you so much.

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Okay. Fantastic Panel!

Penny Miller

Enjoyed hearing each panel member's take on what they saw as well as other insights. Love Lili's book to use as a beginners introduction to body language and...

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Enjoyed hearing each panel member's take on what they saw as well as other insights. Love Lili's book to use as a beginners introduction to body language and Chirag's tip on having the learner spend a week watching ears, next week eyes, next week mouth, etc. The focus of the discussion was a little scattered at times. I wasn't clear on what the outcome was; to sell the book, to enhance learner's skill beyond drawings or photos, to use the book but remind that whole body, breed, and context is essential for interpretation. Maybe I was expecting a webinar-like presentation with beginning, middle, and end! Saying that, I do have ideas now how to utilize the book and real photos/videos in a lesson. The photo close up and extended view were brilliant. I would like to see more videos and really hit on the "in context". I am looking for ways to help create awareness and teach body language to novice puppy handlers that are raising puppies for a service dog organization.

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Fab!

chrissy beadle

Loved the different angles all 3 of the panelist’s came at the same discussion point! Great learning experience loved listening to Kathy, Grisha & Chirag...

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Loved the different angles all 3 of the panelist’s came at the same discussion point! Great learning experience loved listening to Kathy, Grisha & Chirag and all they had to offer

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great

trudi jones

I feel living and working with so many different animals throughout my life I am quite good at reading body language. This webinar and the Panel were amazin...

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I feel living and working with so many different animals throughout my life I am quite good at reading body language. This webinar and the Panel were amazing and I learned even more. Even though i missed the participant aspect due to the glitch i look forward to participating on the 'part two' of this webinar! :)

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Terrific session!

Dan Gesting

A wonderful discussion with an amazing, talented group. Lili’s unparalleled ability to distill all things dog to their essence, combined with the unique appr...

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A wonderful discussion with an amazing, talented group. Lili’s unparalleled ability to distill all things dog to their essence, combined with the unique approaches to the topic of each of the panelists, creates a great view into the everyday conversations the dogs among us are hoping to have. Highly recommended, and hoping for / looking forward to a part 2!

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Doggie Language

Lorraine Benham

Fantastic! Such an engaging panel of experts sharing their invaluable knowledge on this important subject.

Fantastic! Such an engaging panel of experts sharing their invaluable knowledge on this important subject.

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Doggie Language Lili Chins book

col killmier

Great webinar - awesome content and observations from presenters to highlight body language cues in videos which were very high quality . Loved the real time...

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Great webinar - awesome content and observations from presenters to highlight body language cues in videos which were very high quality . Loved the real time and slow motion to highlight the changes we should be observing for. Look forward to next presentation.

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Enriching

Jennifer Saindon

That was a great panel discussion. I love Lil's work to help my clients better understand what dogs are trying to communicate. The panelists really enriched ...

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That was a great panel discussion. I love Lil's work to help my clients better understand what dogs are trying to communicate. The panelists really enriched my vocabulary as far as body language goes.

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"What is my dog saying?"

Learning to understand dogs is one of the most fundamental skills for a dog trainer, and yet there's always more to learn. When Lili Chin’s hot new Doggie Language book came out, I immediately knew that it was going to be a bestseller. Furthermore, I knew it would be useful for people to hear what experienced trainers and behaviorists see when they look at this book.

Just as exploring a country with a native can help you see things that you would otherwise miss, reading this book with a panel of experts can help you discover the treasures hidden in plain sight. We also don’t always agree, so that can make it even more educational and fascinating. I chose applied animal behaviorist Kathy Sdao (USA) and dog training and behavior consultant Chirag Patel (UK) to join me for a panel discussion as your tour guides for the terrain of this fabulous little book.

Recorded Live Online, March 2021.

  • Suitable for professional dog trainers as well as families with dogs.

  • Includes body-language videos to put your book skills into practice.

  • Helpful to already have your own copy of the book, but not necessary. Please note that Lili Chin's Doggie Language book is not included, but we do stock it in the store.

  • Learn when dogs are happy, need space, and a lot more!

  • Lili participated via her illustrations and also joined in on the Q&A after the panel discussion with Kathy, Chirag, and I.

  • Streaming recording of an engaging live online session.

  • Signing up for a lot of online dog training? Diamond Members get ALL webinars and courses in the school for one low rate.

  • We also have a Library Pass which lets you stream this course and a lot of other pre recorded content. Find out more on the Library Pass Page.

Three sets of professional dog behavior eyes

to help you put these great illustrations into practice.

  • Clear illustrations

    The book's illustrations show tail position, movement, expression, and so much more.

    We've hand-selected the drawings that we think would be most helpful to see through a professional's eyes. Panelists discussing videos of real dogs help you learn even more.

  • 2.5 Hour Recording of a Live Webinar

    Body language from experts with decades of experience from multiple species, around the world. We focused on dogs in the webinar, but Kathy did bring in a photo of ET the walrus from her work at Pt. Defiance Zoo.

    This session was so much fun for the panel and the audience that we decided to do a Round 2! Stay tuned for details.

  • Bonus Material

    If you miss anything live, don't worry! The video recording of the whole panel discussion, including the Q&A at the end, will be in your course player soon after the session ends.

    You'll also get some of Lili's great handouts.

    CEUs (CCPDT & IAABC) Available for Course Purchasers and Diamond Members

    CEUs: 2 CCPDT / 1 CCBC, 2.5 IAABC CEUs

About the Author of "Doggie Language"

Illustrator, Author

Lili Chin

Before illustrating her own wildly popular Doggie Language dog behavior book, artist Lili Chin was already well-known for co-creating the Warner Bros hit animated series "Mucha Lucha" and her fantastic dog art. She’s the illustrator for my BAT book and Ahimsa Dog Training Manual.

Lili's dog illustrations have been used by dog trainers in books, educational programs, and even a World Health Organization dog bite prevention campaign. A partial list of prominent behaviorists, authors, and organizations that have used her dog art include Dr. Sophia Yin, Fear Free Pets, RSPCA, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and her viral Doggie Language poster has been translated into many different languages and is used by dog rescues and shelters around the world.

Lili's story and work have been featured on websites ranging from Dogster and The Dodo, to the American Geographical Society and Scientific American. She also manages DoggieDrawings.net, an online shop of her stylized prints and gift products. Lili's inspiration is Boogie, her rescued blue-eyed Boston Terrier (12.11.04 - 10.20.20). She currently lives in Los Angeles with a growing collection of boardgames. 

Panel Speakers

Applied Animal Behaviorist

Kathy Sdao, MA

Kathy Sdao is a superstar in the animal behavior world, one of my personal heroes. She's been a full-time animal trainer for thirty-five years, first with marine mammals and now with dogs and their people. At the University of Hawaii, she received a master’s degree as part of a research team which trained dolphins to understand sign-language. She then worked for the United States Navy to train dolphins for open-ocean military tasks. Kathy also worked as a marine-mammal trainer at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma Washington. After leaving the zoo world, she co-created Tacoma’s first dog daycare.

Kathy launched Bright Spot Dog Training in 1998. Services include consulting with families about their challenging dogs and mentoring professional trainers who want to maximize the power of positive-reinforcement training. Kathy is proud to be an original faculty member for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpos; she’s taught at thirty-nine of these popular conferences. Kathy has also lectured at venues across the United States, Canada and Europe, and in Australia, Israel, Japan and Mexico. In 2012, she published her first book, Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace.

Behavior and Training Consultant

Chirag Patel, BSc(Hons), CPBZC, DipCABT

Chirag is passionate about the application of ethical behavior change science to improve the life of animals living under human care by teach animals to be active participants in their own daily and veterinary care in a low stress manner. He is highly sought after for working with private clients, organizations as well as teaching workshops and presenting at conferences. Chirag was also an expert on BBC 1’s TV Series Nightmare Pets SOS and has gives TV interviews worldwide.


Chirag earned his BSc(Hons) in Veterinary Sciences from the Royal Veterinary College in London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Animal Behavior from the University of Lincoln, UK. He also holds an Advanced diploma in practical aspects of companion animal behavior and training from the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology. In 2005, Chirag completed an internship in dog behavior and training with a focus on aggressive behavior under the mentorship of Jean Donaldson at the San Francisco SPCA and developed his understanding and skills in puppy training under the mentorship of Ian Dunbar PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS. He is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (00923).  He has also been invited and accepted as a Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant (CPBC), with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC).

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 grief tending, community singing, and woodturning.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior (including humans), somatic awareness, spirituality, psychology. My work is directed at wholehearted living for all beings, including dogs with a history of aggression, frustration, or fear as well as puppies and my other favorite species: 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.

Diane Redding and I co-host a podcast called The Lesson is Love.

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), neurodiverse, middle age, white, raised in poverty and now of middle class, and US citizen, spiritual non-Christian leaning toward neo-Druid (but raised in Christian culture). My pronouns are she/her. I am still wrestling with living on the stolen river watershed of the Siuslaw people, who are part of the CTCLUSI.

Student Experience

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As exciting as the details...

Britta Reiland

...such great examples - an invitation to take a closer look - it's worth attending this webinar

...such great examples - an invitation to take a closer look - it's worth attending this webinar

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Doggie Language in Depth!

Vicki McKinney

What a wonderful panel discussion! Grisha, Kathy, Chirag, Lili, and Claire made an excellent team, each contributing thoughtful - and thought provoking - ob...

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What a wonderful panel discussion! Grisha, Kathy, Chirag, Lili, and Claire made an excellent team, each contributing thoughtful - and thought provoking - observations and insights. Everyone agreed, as do I, that Lili’s book makes educating clients on dog body language much easier. The video selections knocked my socks off, and watching them in slow motion was an education in itself. Add commentary from such skilled and compassionate trainers and feel your mind expanding. I can’t wait for Round 2!

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What a combination of speakers

Brian Galindo

Chirag and Kathy once again blew mind dog training mind up in little pieces for me to re-assess before re-assembling how i feel about things in our unique wo...

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Chirag and Kathy once again blew mind dog training mind up in little pieces for me to re-assess before re-assembling how i feel about things in our unique world. Thanks!

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Fantastic!

Alecia Muirhead

I could have watched these folks talk dog body language all day! They all have awesome perspectives and experience, it was very enjoyable!

I could have watched these folks talk dog body language all day! They all have awesome perspectives and experience, it was very enjoyable!

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Wow!

Jodi Smith

Loved this webinar on canine communication. Great to hear from some of the best in the profession commenting on this amazing resource created by Lili Chin! ...

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Loved this webinar on canine communication. Great to hear from some of the best in the profession commenting on this amazing resource created by Lili Chin! Can’t wait for more!

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so insightful

Juliana Herzen

agree with everyone else, please do a part 2, part 3, etc! loved it

agree with everyone else, please do a part 2, part 3, etc! loved it

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excelent

Teresa Câncio

it is amazing how the communication with my dogs has improve since I have been playing attention to dogs body language. Lili's book and the pannel discusion...

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it is amazing how the communication with my dogs has improve since I have been playing attention to dogs body language. Lili's book and the pannel discusion helped me a lot. Thank you!

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Thank you!

Tara Moser

This was great! Informative, engaging, and interactive on a book I love so very much!

This was great! Informative, engaging, and interactive on a book I love so very much!

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Brilliant discussion

Nikki McLeod

and absolutely there should be a part two!

and absolutely there should be a part two!

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wow

Catie Louwers

mindblowing, had me near to tears a couple of times!!! Wonderful exemples and discussions!!

mindblowing, had me near to tears a couple of times!!! Wonderful exemples and discussions!!

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More, please!

Deborah Robson

Delighted with this panel discussion, and all I can say is that I'll be immediately looking for part 2, which has already been recorded so I don't have to wa...

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Delighted with this panel discussion, and all I can say is that I'll be immediately looking for part 2, which has already been recorded so I don't have to wait. Some of the recommended additional resources include the microsigns course and predation substitute training, both of which I have completed and found invaluable. As an array of resources, these are fantastic and offer many tips to put into practice easily and now.

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