What people are saying

5 star rating

Excellent recap of leash techniques.

WANDA WOODWORTH

I liked how Grisha incorporated some of the challenges with Buddy into the training. e.g. when teaching the backing up heeling and Buddy sat, how to praise a...

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I liked how Grisha incorporated some of the challenges with Buddy into the training. e.g. when teaching the backing up heeling and Buddy sat, how to praise and encourage him, while still getting what she wanted. I especially appreciated the leash handling lesson with the client in the beginning of the session. Thank you!

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Walk with me! BAT empowerment video 2

Lorraine Linder-Skach

Very helpful in teaching BAT leash skills and demonstrating how they can work while walking dogs as well as working with dogs that may be reactive by helpin...

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Very helpful in teaching BAT leash skills and demonstrating how they can work while walking dogs as well as working with dogs that may be reactive by helping them to stay under threshold.

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Leash Skills

Kristi Corbett

Great videos for teaching leash skills and for reducing leash reactivity while building a pups confidence and working your way to loose leash walking.

Great videos for teaching leash skills and for reducing leash reactivity while building a pups confidence and working your way to loose leash walking.

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4 star rating

Very informative

Annette Dall Nielsen

The material (video+PDF) is very detailed and informative.

The material (video+PDF) is very detailed and informative.

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5 star rating

Walk with me

Toto Frima

Heel goed en begrijpelijk. (Very good and understandable).

Heel goed en begrijpelijk. (Very good and understandable).

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5 star rating

Useful and fun

Rosa Roldán

I love this course format. They are very practical and entertaining and Grisha is a great professional who knows how to perfectly explain complicated a prior...

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I love this course format. They are very practical and entertaining and Grisha is a great professional who knows how to perfectly explain complicated a priori concepts, in a close and honest way.

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5 star rating

this course is so informative

Colin Spence

i will be using the skills i have just learnt.

i will be using the skills i have just learnt.

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Long Leash Walking with the skills taught in this course ...

Lori McCain

Grisha, we were surprised to find that our 63 lb, reactive, heeler-GSD-pit mix is easier to walk on a 15 ft leash than she was on a 6 ft leash. The safety ti...

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Grisha, we were surprised to find that our 63 lb, reactive, heeler-GSD-pit mix is easier to walk on a 15 ft leash than she was on a 6 ft leash. The safety tips (two hands on the leash at all times, and taking care not to let the leash loop around a hand or finger), and "slow stop" skills were especially helpful. Thank you. Our dogs enjoy their extra freedom on their longer leashes, and we've nearly eliminated arm, hand, and back injuiries related to dog walking. In addition to the skills learned in this course, we have found that a harness with front- and rear- attachment points is helpful. We use the front attachment when needed (lots of triggers abound), but with the utmost care not to injure our dog friends. Also, the "engage-disengage" game (from ASoundBeginning) in which we mark ("YES") and treat our dogs when they encounter a trigger is helping our dogs be less reactive. Thank you again! for this course and all of the great training resources you make available.

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5 star rating

Tuning up my BAT skills :)

Robin Morgan

Thank you Grisha for this class. It's been awhile since I've practiced and now that I have clients that will benefit from learning how to work with their ow...

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Thank you Grisha for this class. It's been awhile since I've practiced and now that I have clients that will benefit from learning how to work with their own dogs, it was a fabulous refresher for my mechanics and teaching skills :) Now to go practice....

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5 star rating

Amazing tips

amily low

This course is so in-depth and real. There's much to unpack but Grisha explained every part incredibly well. I look forward to see how this helps me in my tr...

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This course is so in-depth and real. There's much to unpack but Grisha explained every part incredibly well. I look forward to see how this helps me in my training sessions from here on!

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Walk This Way

Leon Walker

This was a great addition to the B.A.T series. Only the second video in, and I'm ready to get out there and start the process for progress. Grisha gave ma...

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This was a great addition to the B.A.T series. Only the second video in, and I'm ready to get out there and start the process for progress. Grisha gave many examples of Leash Skills, Loose Leash Walking, Heeling, and Mime Pulling. Not to mention all the other additional nuggets and words of insight that were shared. To add to that, there was also a Q&A which was also very informative. Well done Grisha & Team! :-)

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Wonderful

Alexis Uribe

I am a dog trainer since september 2020, i was looking for other ways to teach all of these. i found what i wanted here. Thank you so much from France! :D

I am a dog trainer since september 2020, i was looking for other ways to teach all of these. i found what i wanted here. Thank you so much from France! :D

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Safety, Fun, and Freedom

Before I was a professional dog trainer, walking my dog was a struggle. Over time, I developed a way for walks to be relaxing, enriching, and fun. This 1.5 hour video is part of my Empowered Animals series and it has my best walking tips to transform the relationship with your dog.

Filmed in 2014. Includes a recording of a live Q&A from April 2021.

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

  • "Loose Leash Walking" means the dog walks without pulling.

  • "Casual Heel" means that the dog walks basically beside you, on either side, with full attention on you.

  • BAT Leash Skills: Use a long line safely to transition to off-leash walks.

  • For all dogs and puppies, but especially great for dogs who bark, lunge, growl, etc.

  • Choosing humane and effective dog walking gear.

  • Useful to watch before attending the Leash Walking 21-Day Challenge course.

  • 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.

Walking a dog should be a dance, not a battle.

90 minutes from now, your walks can be more relaxing and enjoyable.

  • 1.5 Hour Video + 30 Minute Bonus

    Part 2 of the Empowered Animals DVD series, now available as streaming dog training video. Practical, humane ways to teach three walking styles: Loose Leash Walking, Heel, and the BAT Leash Skills for using a long line.

    Includes a 30-minute Q&A, recorded live online.

  • Every Dog is Different

    Some dogs pull like freight trains and others lag behind. Watch practical demonstrations of each skill, in steps that are easy to learn and apply. I give several ways to teach heel and loose leash walking, so you'll have the best fit.

  • Bonus Material

    You'll also get PDF notes of the Powerpoint from the presentation and a quick quiz for understanding. The quiz also allows us to issue a certificate if you are a professional and need CEUs.

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

    1.5 CCPDT CEUs, 1.5 IAABC CEUs

What's Included?

  • 1

    Walk With Me Video

    • Welcome! School Overview

    • Walk With Me Video (1.5 hours)

    • Q&A Session from the live replay (33 minute video)

    • Ken Ramirez Interview

    • Quick Quiz: Check Your Understanding

    • Powerpoint Slide Notes (PDF)

  • 2

    Finishing Up

    • What's Next?

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.

She Gets It!

Christine Hollingsworth

"I just want to send you a HUGE THANKS!! I adopted a spirited little 2 yr old Brittany recently. She was never trained to walk on a leash and pulled like crazy. It was starting to take a toll on my body. Your Walk With Me video and Ahimsa training manual have been a huge help. She is very smart and very sensitive and your techniques help me connect with and harness her innate intelligence. I also appreciate the methodical step by step demonstrations and the BAT leash techniques in the Walk With Me video. Just tonight, after only a couple days of leash training, she did not pull once. She gets it!

Ready for better walks?

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  • $29.00

    $29.00Walk With Me! Safety, Fun, and Freedom with Leash Training for You and Your Dog (BAT Empowerment Video 2)

    One-time payment to add this streaming video to your library of courses. Your access will not expire.
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  • $125.00

    $125.00BAT Empowerment Series (6 Feature Films)

    Own the whole series! One-time payment to add all 6 videos to your streaming library: Talk With Me, Walk With Me, Problem Prevention, Survival Skills, BAT 2.0 Set-Ups, and BAT 2.0 for Geeks. 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 / 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].
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    $29.99 / monthStellar Village/GSA Library Card Membership

    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]."
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5 star rating

BAT Empowerment video

Dot Fraser

I really enjoyed this video. Grisha gave examples for all the information she gave which I find very helpful when understanding the concepts. Discovering G...

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I really enjoyed this video. Grisha gave examples for all the information she gave which I find very helpful when understanding the concepts. Discovering Grisha's Academy has been a true revelation for me and being part of this academy is like being part of a big learning Family where we all feel passionately about the happiness of dogs and their guardians. I would highly recommend watching this video and joining as a Diamond Member so that you can enjoy ongoing learning at a magnificent price.

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Super helpful!

Lola Ocampo Miño

I am so happy to be a Diamond and get to learn and improve so much, thank you Grisha! Also, I don't know if this is valid but it may make sense for someone...

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I am so happy to be a Diamond and get to learn and improve so much, thank you Grisha! Also, I don't know if this is valid but it may make sense for someone, If my dog doesn't perform as I wish I quickly ask for something that she finds easy (like a sit or something) and reward for that while reseting the brain for repeating and punishment free ;)

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Great Name for this video!

Jan Gordon

I got some new information from this to share with my clients. It was well done and explained in steps. Building up to loose leash walking and heel.

I got some new information from this to share with my clients. It was well done and explained in steps. Building up to loose leash walking and heel.

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Walking with your dog can be fun!

Susi Czarnek

Thank you Grisha for all the details of teaching leash skills. But most of all thank you for helping us to understand it can be fun. I especially appreciat...

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Thank you Grisha for all the details of teaching leash skills. But most of all thank you for helping us to understand it can be fun. I especially appreciate your patience with the human side of the equation :-). Seeing that will help me be a better teacher. One thing I wish (its kinda picky) is that in the lecture portions of the video you had used one of the Mendota leashes. The brown leash was hard to see in front of your brown shirt for the close up detail. Thanks again!

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Walk with me

PAMELA KAUFFMAN

Great video for learning walking techniques with your dog. Will definitely try to use in training with my 10.5 mos old standard poodle who has been a major c...

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Great video for learning walking techniques with your dog. Will definitely try to use in training with my 10.5 mos old standard poodle who has been a major challenge especially in high distraction environments

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Walk With Me!

Nicole Corby

One of the best practical training videos Ive seen and so very clearly explained! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

One of the best practical training videos Ive seen and so very clearly explained! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

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Stronger being calm !

Christine Scharf

Useful tips on how to handle a long line and deal with strong pullers !

Useful tips on how to handle a long line and deal with strong pullers !

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Good Visual Examples

Kaitlin Rose

This course has good information that I found very helpful because it builds on what I learned in some of the other courses. The information gave more inform...

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This course has good information that I found very helpful because it builds on what I learned in some of the other courses. The information gave more information about some of the skills that I have read about. I found the answers to some of my questions and the course clarified how to do some skills that I was not sure about. I liked the sections that showed how to use the leash handling and other skills. Sometimes videos can be more helpful than just a picture.

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Excellent!

Marion Heggie

I really loved this. It is so full of such helpful information on all aspects of leash walking. It is made even better by the real life demonstrations by Gri...

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I really loved this. It is so full of such helpful information on all aspects of leash walking. It is made even better by the real life demonstrations by Grisha with dogs and with people. I also love the addition of the Q&A along with the video with Ken Ramirez on the leash belay.

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Walk with Me

Shirley Lynn Martin

A few techniques that really added value to me in the overall practice of enjoyable leash walking is the slow stop technique and mime pulling.

A few techniques that really added value to me in the overall practice of enjoyable leash walking is the slow stop technique and mime pulling.

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Great Skills

Mariana Lopez

It’s true that walking our dog isn’t just that the dog have to know how to walk, we also have to know how to walk with them and helps them walk in “our ecosy...

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It’s true that walking our dog isn’t just that the dog have to know how to walk, we also have to know how to walk with them and helps them walk in “our ecosystem” with so many triggers(urban dogs most of all), with this skills we can learn that and have best and safe walks.

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Walk With Me!

Nicole Corby

One of the best practical training videos Ive seen and so very clearly explained! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

One of the best practical training videos Ive seen and so very clearly explained! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

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