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This course will make your walks pleasurable with your do...

Kati Timar

This is the course that you need if you have a dog that pulls. I would like to show this to everyone who thinks that they need a halti, a prong or a martinga...

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This is the course that you need if you have a dog that pulls. I would like to show this to everyone who thinks that they need a halti, a prong or a martingale colar because their dog pulls. I got so much more out of it than just a simple and effective way to stop a dog pulling on walks. Lots of wonderful surprises, and one of them is the magic with the long leash so that you will never have to worry about entangling. Grisha has a lovingly professional style of teaching. I am so happy that I have discovered this course and I can't wait to do more by her. Thank you very much!

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Stop pulling

OORVASK COOPER

Great step by step breakdown of loose leash walking using a long line. I love the fact that techniques for building value in the human was also included in t...

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Great step by step breakdown of loose leash walking using a long line. I love the fact that techniques for building value in the human was also included in the process. It's a breath of fresh air compared to most "stop pulling videos" out there.

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Reassuring!

Becky Benson

Thank you for this opportunity to learn. I was doing some techniques based on what worked with other pets but it is so good to have a focused, methodical, in...

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Thank you for this opportunity to learn. I was doing some techniques based on what worked with other pets but it is so good to have a focused, methodical, informed approach. I have never seen these leash skills and they make sense ! Your way with being present with the dogs and owners is very reassuring both in person and in the videos.

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Fabulous, short, concise, and valuable information

Barbara Sperling

What an amazing value for this loose leash walking 21-day challenge. I fully endorse and encourage others to take this course. It's sure to have value for ev...

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What an amazing value for this loose leash walking 21-day challenge. I fully endorse and encourage others to take this course. It's sure to have value for everyone and the short videos are very clear and cover numerous behaviors. I was able to start training with my dogs in real time from day one. Add on the extras that cover pulling, barking, jumping up, etc., and its only day seven. Awesome!

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Great exercises but not enough time

Kevin White

The 21 day challenge is great but it is too much material. 2-3 exercises a day, every day doesn't leave much if any room for trouble shooting or a break. Aft...

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The 21 day challenge is great but it is too much material. 2-3 exercises a day, every day doesn't leave much if any room for trouble shooting or a break. After week 2 we fell back, reset and decided to proceed at a much slower pace. For us we have found that practicing only 1 exercise a day and restricting our practice to 3 days a week is yielding much better results.

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It works!

Karen Rogers

This was an exceptional class on loose leash walking. I wasn't sure if I would learn new things after working with rescue dogs for over 20 years and going to...

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This was an exceptional class on loose leash walking. I wasn't sure if I would learn new things after working with rescue dogs for over 20 years and going to lots of trainings, but I did! The Glimmer exercises are so important to learn for both you and and your dog. And learning about the Balance Harness and the benefits of it has made walking a more joyful experience for my GSD, Kali. There were many other lessons that are helpful too. Lessons are presented in a way that is easy to follow and practice. I would recommend this class if you would like a new experience walking your dog.

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good!

Catie Louwers

Well put together, loads of good tips and practice. Really liked the Q&A session, as usual.

Well put together, loads of good tips and practice. Really liked the Q&A session, as usual.

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Such an in depth Challenge!

Jennifer Mann

Its so easy to be successful with the instruction broken down into manageable steps that are so easy to follow. Any dog would be thrilled to have an owner/ha...

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Its so easy to be successful with the instruction broken down into manageable steps that are so easy to follow. Any dog would be thrilled to have an owner/handler make their job description so clear. Great way to be a leader and I love the reset of your own nervous system while you're training - so that safety and comfort is modelled for your dog to follow.

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Dog Walks Can Be Relaxing!

Really! My techniques have helped hundreds of thousands of dogs and their people over the years.

I designed this new online dog training class to fit easily into your life, with short on-demand streaming videos (1-5 minutes each) with a systematic plan. Watch one or binge on several before training.

You'll get 59 practical, positive, empowered dog training lessons to nourish a beautiful walking relationship with the dogs in your life. That may seem like a lot of videos, but they're short and sweet -- watch while you wait for your coffee to brew or before you even get out of bed.

You’ll definitely need your treat pouch, but the dog won’t always be in ‘working mode’ or constantly getting treats. I love to let dogs (and people) enjoy their walks.

You can register directly for this class to keep access forever, or it's included with the Diamond membership, an all-access pass to this school. It's an excellent value!

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

  • Recommended gear: Any comfortable walking harness, 15 foot (5 meter) round, soft long leash, and treats in your favorite treat pouch for easy access.

  • Loose leash walking, casual heel, and making walks fun again!

  • Practical, positive dog training for focus.

  • Train a "Glimmer," a relaxation technique for both you and your dog.

  • Includes the BAT leash skills for using a long line to promote freedom, safety, and control (Behavior Adjustment Training).

  • Short lessons and games to keep your daily training interesting and productive.

  • 3 CCPDT dog trainer CEUs. IAABC CEUs pending

  • 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.

What's included?

Here are the lesson titles. Click Parts 1-3 to see the video subjects. You'll get 59 short videos (1-3 minutes each) and 4 recorded Q&A sessions.

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Welcome - Start Here

    • Let's Start Walking! What's the Plan for You
  • 2

    Part 1

    • 1. Holding a Long Leash

    • 2. Find It Game

    • 3. Shortening the Leash

    • 4. Check-In + Find It Game

    • 5. Slide Technique to Get Awareness

    • 6. Mime Pulling to Change Directions

    • 7. Passing Distractions

    • 8. Slow Stop

    • 9. Balance is a Verb

    • 10. Setting Walks Up for Success

    • 11. Touch/Find It Game

    • 12. Stop/Feed Game

    • 13. Follow Your Dog

    • 14. Catch Cue

    • 15. U-Turn

    • 16. Tab Belay (Optional)

    • 17: Touch/Find It Game - Empty Hand

    • 18: Touch/Find It Game - On a Walk

    • 19. Belt Belay & Automatic Check-Ins

    • 20. Jumping Up on People During Walks

    • 21 Jumping Up on People at Home

    • 22. Focused Walking Game

    • Part 1 is Complete! Second Q&A Recording (34 minutes)
  • 3

    Part 2

    • 23: Magic Trick! Preventing Long Line Tangles

    • 24. Silky Leash

    • 25. Bark Bonuses

    • 26. Advanced Silky Leash

    • 27. Check-Ins with Changes

    • 28: Switch Cue

    • 29. Training a Safety Signal (Glimmer) - Starting With Yourself

    • 30. Sit at Side

    • 31. Touch/Find It Game with More Distractions

    • 32. Focused Walking with Changes

    • 33. Glimmer Continued

    • 34. Focused Walking Past a Known Distraction

    • 35. Focused Walking With Fewer Direction Changes

    • 36. Speed Training for Transport Mode

    • 37. Light Parkour

    • 38. Glimmers in the Wild: Environmental Safety Signals

    • 39. Speed Training with Delay

    • 40. Advanced Focused Walking

    • 41. Leveling Up the Touch/Find It Game

    • 42. More Advanced Focused Walking - Going Around Distractions

    • Part 2 is Complete! Third Q&A Recording (39 minutes)
  • 4

    Part 3

    • 43. Glimmers for Dogs

    • 44. More Parkour

    • 45. Scatter Game for Jumping Up on Walks

    • 46: Glimmers on a Walk

    • 47. Using the Edges

    • 48. Practice Stopping on a Walk

    • 49. Glimmer Generalization

    • 50. Mark & Move with Find It

    • 51. More Glimmer Generalization

    • 52. Mark & Move for Jumping Up

    • 53. Glimmer as a Cue at Home

    • 54. Zig Zag Mark and Move Game

    • 55. Wait at the Door with the Premack Principle

    • 56. Glimmers for the Family

    • 57. Zig Zag Mark and Move Continued

    • 58. Glimmer with Visualization

    • 59. Conclusion: Extending the Exercises

    • Part 3 is Complete! Fourth and final Q&A Recording (32 minutes)

    • Thanks for Being Here! Final Lesson and Some Advanced Training Tips
  • 5

    Wrapping Up

    • What's Next?

Practical training for humans and dogs who pull.

The missing puzzle pieces to make walks fun & easy!

  • Daily Lessons = Daily Progress

    I know it can be hard to stay on track with training your dog. With this course, you'll get two months worth of mini-lessons to help motivate you to actually train your dog and make walks fun!

    On-demand sessions to set your own pace.

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

    3 CCPDT CEUs, 4 IAABC CEUs

  • Practical Dog Training

    In these videos, I include some theory, but focus on the most important part - how to actually work as a team with your dog.

    You'll learn how to use a long line to provide a sense of freedom while still being safe and in control. You'll also get lots of specific positive reinforcement games to train focused walking.

  • We're Here to Help

    You can also continue the conversation in the GrishaStewart.com Facebook group (or the special Diamond group if you're a member).

Instructor

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.

Ready to stop getting pulled around by dogs?

It's your choice: buy this course individually or get it (and a lot more) for FREE as a Diamond Member.

  • $99.00

    $99.00Stop Pulling! Great Big Loose Leash Walking for Dogs and Puppies (complete self-paced course)

    One-time payment to add this video course to your library. Your access will not expire.
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  • $159.00

    $159.00Loose Leash Walking Masterclass

    One-time payment for on-demand digital education. You'll add the full Stop Pulling course, plus 3 webinars: "Walk With Me," "Leash Belay Practice," and "Intro to BAT 3.0" to your library of courses. Your access will not expire and you can start learning right away!

    Saves $27 off of the full price (which is already a great value!)
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  • $39.99 / month

    $39.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    The best value option for dog professionals and dog people who want access to ALL live and on-demand streaming content on the site, including this webinar.

    Diamonds are also part of a thriving, supportive community that loves to dig into every aspect of dog behavior. You'll get help from a growing library of emotionally intelligent dog training and animal behavior classes, taught by my favorite experts from around the world. Diamonds also get special events, student coupons, and other perks. [Learn more].
    Go Diamond

  • $19.99 / month

    $19.99 / monthGSA Library Pass

    A great value option for dog lovers who want to watch webinars on demand, but don't need the full benefits and community of a Diamond Membership.

    Access pre recorded content and Grisha's eBooks for one low price per month. [Learn more]."
    Go Library

 When you start a membership - either a Diamond or a Library Pass - it will go for a month 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.