Reviews for the mini-course and the full leash walking course

5 star rating

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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5 star rating

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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5 star rating

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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Intrigued!

Emma Bass

What a pleasant, friendly experience for our dogs. Very refreshing. I hope lots of human companions follow this approach for our dogs’ sake. Thanks for maki...

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What a pleasant, friendly experience for our dogs. Very refreshing. I hope lots of human companions follow this approach for our dogs’ sake. Thanks for making the mini course available!

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5 star rating

Stop Pulling (Free version)! is a short but valuable course

Alla Ukhanova

I am a dog trainer for three years now and do know all of those practises. But this course is a great example of how we can organise the learning process fo...

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I am a dog trainer for three years now and do know all of those practises. But this course is a great example of how we can organise the learning process for our customers with dogs. Wonderful structure which gives the oportunity to learn easy. Thank you very much!

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5 star rating

A Good Introduction to Loose Leash Walking

Ashley Badgley

I especially liked seeing the leash and long line handling portions. I think that was super valuable!

I especially liked seeing the leash and long line handling portions. I think that was super valuable!

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Very useful

Daniela Gonçalves

In a few short videos, we can see effortless techniques, that are very well explained. Recommend

In a few short videos, we can see effortless techniques, that are very well explained. Recommend

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Short, simple lessons to make dog walks better!

I love to help dogs and people enjoy their walks, so I developed a technique called Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to help people manage walks while promoting safety and freedom. I let dogs wander, when possible, and I also train dogs to focus on their humans for when that's needed. This class is an introduction to a blend of those techniques.

If you find this mini-class helpful, you can can register directly for the complete leash walking class to get all 60 lessons and keep access forever, or access it for free with a Diamond membership, your all-access pass to over 80 online dog training classes in 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!

  • FREE access for 3 weeks! No strings attached.

  • Practical, positive dog training for focus.

  • Includes some of 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.

  • Signing up for a lot of online dog training? Diamond Members get ALL webinars and courses in the school for only $29.99 a month.

  • 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.

Practical training for humans and dogs who pull.

  • 5 Lessons to help you and your dog.

    In this free class, you'll get 5 mini-lessons: How to hold a long leash, the Find It game, Shortening a long leash, Check In + Find It game, and the Slide technique to get awareness.

    The Full Course has 59 mini-lessons and 4 recordings of live Q & A sessions.

  • Practical Dog Training

    These videos, include some theory, but I 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 some specific positive reinforcement games to train focused walking (lots more in the full course).

  • 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).

I'm here to help!

Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Author

Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP

I'm a collaborative dog trainer, author, podcaster, international presenter, and keynote speaker based in Oregon, USA. My passion projects are grief tending, community singing, and woodturning. I enjoy developing empowering approaches to help dogs and people live in harmony.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior, somatic awareness, and psychology. I'm passionate about 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 technique (BAT 2.0 book and the new BAT 3.0) is used worldwide to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. A conservative calculation is that well over 200,000 people have learned about BAT so far.

I have always loved teaching. I earned a Master's in mathematics and taught college courses, but I found my true calling in dog training. I have been teaching dog training and behavior since 2003. In 2010, I started traveling worldwide to teach dog trainers about BAT. In 2014 I developed BAT 2.0 and also started this online dog training and behavior school, the Grisha Stewart Academy which now has over 140 classes from my favorite emotionally intelligent dog and human behavior experts. I also co-host a podcast at The Lesson is Love.

As an outgoing introvert, I enjoy teaching at cooperative conferences and am so grateful to be able to offer classes about dogs online. I refresh my batteries by singing, expressing grief in community, and savoring life in the woods with my husband (Tom), Labrador (Joey), cat (Garbanzo aka "Adventure Kitty" and "Baby Panther"), and Little Brown Dog (Zuki).

Ready to stop getting pulled around by dogs?

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

  • Free

    Free(Free) Stop Pulling! Dog Training Mini-Course for Loose Leash Walking

    Get the first 5 lessons from the Stop Pulling Course for 3 weeks, totally FREE, no strings attached.
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  • $99.00

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

    One-time payment to add the complete 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

    Best value! Access to all live and on-demand streaming content on the site. Over 70 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.
    Go Diamond
  • $29.99 / month

    $29.99 / 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.


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