Effort-less Dog Walking: New Innovations in BAT Leash Skills including the Leash Belay
Timing: Available Now | Duration: 3 hr | Format: Video | Presenter: Grisha Stewart | Category: BAT, Year 2020 | CCPDT: 2 CEUs | IAABC: 3 CEUs | Price: $29
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This was the most comprehensive 2 1/2 hours in all my years of attending (various) training seminars. I believe the techniques offered will provide significa...
Read MoreThis was the most comprehensive 2 1/2 hours in all my years of attending (various) training seminars. I believe the techniques offered will provide significant improvements in the ability to manage unwanted walking behaviors without making it too difficult for the regular pet owners. I am excited to put them into practice and see what results I can get!
Read LessI just finished watching Grisha Stewart’s seminar “Effortless Dog Walking: New Innovations in BAT Leash Skills” and I am beyond excited to put what I learned...
Read MoreI just finished watching Grisha Stewart’s seminar “Effortless Dog Walking: New Innovations in BAT Leash Skills” and I am beyond excited to put what I learned into practice! I will be having rotator cuff surgery on 12/29 & my left (dominant) arm will be in a sling for the 1st 6 weeks after surgery. Rehab will take about 6 months total, so I will be at a distinct disadvantage with my 2 Bouviers for quite a while. I’m not going to give away the details because you should take the seminar yourselves. But I will say that this could be a game-changer if you: 🎯 Have a reactive dog 🎯 Have a dog that likes to chase wildlife 🎯 Have a dog that pulls hard 🎯 Have a dog that is much larger/stronger than you 🎯 Have weak hand/strength 🎯 Have poor balance I can see myself incorporating this technique with Service Dog clients in the future, which has me extra excited!
Read LessI loved the course, I learned quite a bit to help me with clients who run with their dogs, handicapped or disabled clients, and general pulling! It is so i...
Read MoreI loved the course, I learned quite a bit to help me with clients who run with their dogs, handicapped or disabled clients, and general pulling! It is so important to be able to get your reactive dogs out in the real world and learn how to handle life, but let's be honest- things can happen! Many of my reactive dog clients are hesitant to get out there at all because of already experiencing injuries when a trigger pops out from behind a tree or brush or appears around a blind corner, causing their dog to lunge or flee! These techniques will help build their confidence and get those dogs out there where they need to be! What I love, is Grisha's ability to apply skills from other areas to dog training. It opens us up to so many possibilities, if we are willing to be creative! Very motivating and encouraging.
Read LessI enjoyed it so much. Grisha is wonderful to listen to, pleasent and explains very well. As I listened I kept thinking of all the people that would benefit...
Read MoreI enjoyed it so much. Grisha is wonderful to listen to, pleasent and explains very well. As I listened I kept thinking of all the people that would benefit from this information that I have in class. It will enable them to walk their dogs and teach as they go. I feel like I am listening to someone that understands that we are all learning and not perfect. Wish I could afford the diamond membership. I could spend all day on her site. I have retired from teaching, having had 2 therapy dogs that I trained in school with me, my new career is helping and training others with their dogs. I wish I would have started years ago. I attended one of Grisha's workshops in person and I just loved her then.
Read LessWhen it caught my attention that Grisha was revamping her lead skills and looking for a focus group to try her new ideas on, I jumped at the chance to be inv...
Read MoreWhen it caught my attention that Grisha was revamping her lead skills and looking for a focus group to try her new ideas on, I jumped at the chance to be involved. I am always looking to modify and improve my skills and admire others that do the same. I can’t give too much away at this point, but the new adaptations overcome one of the big issues of having a strong dog on a lead – it being a tug of war with the potential for rope burn! The skills also add comfort when managing the lead on any size of dog. Grisha has looked at the bigger picture and taken techniques outside of dog training, and adapted them. In the short time since learning the new skills they are already becoming part of my daily walks.
Read LessThe new technique gives you more power with strong dogs without hurting yourself. Great invention!!
The new technique gives you more power with strong dogs without hurting yourself. Great invention!!
Read LessI don't know if my BAT- colleagues experience the same phenomenon in their reactive dog trainings: most of my client teams are composed of a medium size to b...
Read MoreI don't know if my BAT- colleagues experience the same phenomenon in their reactive dog trainings: most of my client teams are composed of a medium size to big dog and a person that is challenged by their power, weight, and their fast reactions. Add to this that in the beginning of the training the dogs generally pull more than later on when the training is having its first effects. Basically, our human clients are experiencing the same anxiety and helplessness as our leash-reactive dogs do: they fear for their wellbeing. That is why I think that the effort-less leash skills are a valuable, practical and handy addition to making them feel more balanced and at ease. Thank you!
Read LessThank you Grisha, for a very detailed webinar. You gave a lot of information and suggestions for different ways to walk dogs successfully.
Thank you Grisha, for a very detailed webinar. You gave a lot of information and suggestions for different ways to walk dogs successfully.
Read LessAfter the session, I grabbed gear I already had and my dog and had a go. It feels natural and tidy. So far I prefer an attachment to a waist belt. Just an O ...
Read MoreAfter the session, I grabbed gear I already had and my dog and had a go. It feels natural and tidy. So far I prefer an attachment to a waist belt. Just an O ring will be sufficient for my dog, despite being 30kg but I am go to play around with rescue dogs, that I walk. I will watch the webinar a few times, to make sure that I get it right and that I am not cutting corners. Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you again soon in the Winter Summit. :-)
Read LessI am so grateful that your live stream times are conveniently scheduled for those in Europe, as well as the US. My internet connection was acting up, so the ...
Read MoreI am so grateful that your live stream times are conveniently scheduled for those in Europe, as well as the US. My internet connection was acting up, so the simultaneous YouTube broadcast was getting a better live feed than Zoom. Voila! Easy solution! Thank you! I love being a diamond member so I can go back and watch it again and again. There was a ton of information and demonstration. I am excited to try out the tools and information that Grisha. Thank you, and I couldn't be happier that I signed up for diamond membership. Thank you for running longer to answer all our questions and show the films as well.
Read LessThe information is overwhelming but wonderful. I have found I failed miserably on the "Walk with me" and "Talk with me" skills. This will help Ella and I g...
Read MoreThe information is overwhelming but wonderful. I have found I failed miserably on the "Walk with me" and "Talk with me" skills. This will help Ella and I get back on track. Thank you so much!
Read LessI work with clients to train their dogs to not pull on the leash, but it's a process and can take time. This innovative technique will allow my clients to sa...
Read MoreI work with clients to train their dogs to not pull on the leash, but it's a process and can take time. This innovative technique will allow my clients to safely walk their dogs while their dog is learning how to walk on a loose leash. I'm guessing they will continue to use these techniques, even when their dog doesn't pull as much. I also really like how it gives multiple options for different dogs with different types of pulling behaviors. It will give clients peace of mind, knowing they can keep themselves and their dogs safe on walks. Thank you Grisha!
Read LessI couldn't stop smiling when I tested out my new "leash belay" techniques to better handle pulling dogs the first time.
I wrote the BAT book in 2010 and developed BAT 2.0 in 2014. Since then, I've come up with small-but-mighty tweaks, but the next big change didn't come until 2020. The leash belay is so effective that I’m just blown away. By managing the leash in a particular way, I can now use a pretty thin long line with a boisterous dog and not worry about rope burn or losing balance. The BAT skills were already great at helping with that, but this feels like a whole new level of ease. The leash belay technique is not completely effortless - because it takes some practice. But it’s so much easier on your body and your dog’s body, too.
This webinar explores new ways to *physically* handle the leash and gently, safely bring your dog to a stop, so loose leash training can be more effective, as well as ways to modify your own leash with bits of hardware to make the leash belay work. I recommend that you also watch Walk With Me for techniques on how to train the dog and the original BAT leash skills.
This session was recorded live online with audience Q&A.
As with all live and recorded courses on my site, you can sign up for this individually or get it as part of the all-inclusive Diamond membership. It's only $29.99/month for anyone who signs up before September. We'll never raise the rate on current members. (You can also cancel at any time, but then the rate lock also gets cancelled).
Recorded December 2020 with updates from a replay in May 2021.
Suitable for professional dog trainers as well as families with dogs.
Leash walking skills to allow for freedom while still maintaining safety and control.
I've focused most on the NEW strategies I've just developed to improve balance and prevent rope burn. Includes a brief review of the other BAT leash skills.
Bring your dog to a stop that's easy on your body and your dog's body, too.
We work on the human end of the leash here. For training the dog, check out Walk With Me.
See my process of experimenting to find the best options for leash belay, so you can really see why this works.
Recording of a live webinar broadcast.
Want even more? This is great preparation for the Stop Pulling! Great Big Loose Leash Walking Course.
Included with Diamond Membership (see below).
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.
These new leash skills feel like a real game-changer to me. I'm excited to share them!
This webinar gives a brief overview of the existing leash skills and focus on the latest leash handling innovations to make your walks more pleasant. These skills can be used with any dog or puppy.
The presentation itself is about 1.5 hours. Includes lots of great questions from dog trainers, dog walkers, and people who whose own dogs are pulling.
Additional updates from the second live viewing further hone the technique.
Get tips on how to modify your existing dog training gear to give you more power, and geek out on some unconventional dog training gear from rock climbing.
You also get a PDF of the slide notes to assist your learning.
2 CCPDT CEUs, 3 IAABC CEUs
Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP
I first saw the belay leash on the Ranch with Grisha - it seemed like it would work well with my Great Pyrenees who had his head on a swivel. This webinar an...
Read MoreI first saw the belay leash on the Ranch with Grisha - it seemed like it would work well with my Great Pyrenees who had his head on a swivel. This webinar and the leash handling webinar with Grisha and Mike added to my understanding of the mechanics. The belay leash with the roller carabiner is absolutely the best thing for for Fred, who now walks calmly on a loose and realizes there isn't an ax murdered around every corner.
Read LessThanks for sharing your full material experiments! Did some too !
Thanks for sharing your full material experiments! Did some too !
Read LessI really enjoyed this and found the instructions easy to understand
I really enjoyed this and found the instructions easy to understand
Read LessReally fascinating detailed work with various sizes of dogs and affordable equipment . Notes , books, materials in fact every bit of supplementary info you c...
Read MoreReally fascinating detailed work with various sizes of dogs and affordable equipment . Notes , books, materials in fact every bit of supplementary info you could want . Excellent !
Read LessReally enjoyed this - very detailed and lots of video clips! Super helpful.
Really enjoyed this - very detailed and lots of video clips! Super helpful.
Read Lessreally loved this!! very well explained, easy to follow.
really loved this!! very well explained, easy to follow.
Read LessEver since I found BAT and Grisha´s Academy, I feel more confident while working with my dogs (all of them coming from profound trauma), as while helping my ...
Read MoreEver since I found BAT and Grisha´s Academy, I feel more confident while working with my dogs (all of them coming from profound trauma), as while helping my clients to help their dogs. This technique, or next level of BAT, is not only effort-less (a giant thing for a tiny person with big dogs) but also gives me the opportunity to understand better the dialogue between dogs and humans while walking together. Coming from the martial arts background, I’m constantly trying to be mindful of my movement, it is so wonderful that Grisha takes both ends of the leash into consideration, while bringing true positive tools into the table.
Read LessThis made the leash techniques for BAT super clear.
This made the leash techniques for BAT super clear.
Read LessI have a pair of Great Pyrenees. I also completely wrecked my shoulder and will be rehabbing it for most of the next year. My older Pyr has lovely leash mann...
Read MoreI have a pair of Great Pyrenees. I also completely wrecked my shoulder and will be rehabbing it for most of the next year. My older Pyr has lovely leash manners except when he sees a dog he wants to play with but he will listen to me and I'm not too worried about my ability to manage him even with a bum shoulder. My younger Pyr gets excited to explore and pulls like a freight train. I've been afraid to try to walk him since my injury. This course is just what I needed. I've started learning the leash handling with a belt pully system and when I'm confident the skills are well learned I'm going to be able to safely walk my giant freight train while we work on his leash manners. We'd been working on them but at this point he's had five months to forget everything he'd learned. Thank you for this course you just made a dog's life better.
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