All beings can be kinder when we're safe and loved.
-Grisha
The Grisha Stewart Academy is an online dog school for people who care about humanity, too.

Here at the Grisha Stewart Academy, we care about people and dogs as individuals. We are in this for good, doing our part to co-create authentic relationships in communities in which we all can thrive. We continue to learn to match behavior to ideals.

We believe that love is love, no human is illegal, Black lives matter, your life matters, science is important, women’s rights are human rights, animals are individuals with an emotional experience, kindness is everything, and peace deserves a chance.

Links to some of my favorite things:

  • The Diamond membership is our flagship offering, to help you feel confident, supported, and deeply resourced in your work with dogs. You'll belong to a compassionate community with cutting-edge education, group mentorship, and unlimited access to an ever-growing library of practical tools so you can help dogs thrive without burning yourself out.

  • The GSA is the home of Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), plus a whole lot more. [Learn more about BAT]

  • Leash belay kit and BAT long lines are on my online store, along with books, oracle cards, treat tins, and many other items.

  • We have a scholarship program for our Diamond membership. All BIPOC/PGM dog professionals get free lifetime access. Low-income individuals who do not identify as BIPOC/PGM can apply for our 6-month membership. [Learn more]

  • We have a swag shop online for GSA with Dream Big shirts, hats, and other goodies. [Learn more]

  • We have some free resources available on loose leash walking and other topics here.

Diamond members get every live and on-demand dog class plus tons of perks!

What is the Diamond Membership?

If you’ve ever wished you had a trusted circle to turn to when a case feels complex or a dog needs more than the basics, this is that place.

The Diamond Membership gives you unlimited access to world-class education, real-time support, and a community of thoughtful dog people who care as much as you do.

What Students Like You Are Saying

Here's a small selection of GSA class and book reviews for various courses for interspecies families with global dog experts.

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Changed my Training career

Kourtenay Price

I've been referencing this book for a long time, and it's been so great in helping me learn more about reactivity in dogs. I used to be scared of reactivity,...

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I've been referencing this book for a long time, and it's been so great in helping me learn more about reactivity in dogs. I used to be scared of reactivity, and now I LOVE the process of training it all!

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I M P O R T A N T

Bianca Oriana Willen

Going Beyond Ethograms of Street Dogs: the Lives of Free-Living Urban Dogs in India with Sindhoor Pangal. Absolutely fascinating & inspiring!!!

Going Beyond Ethograms of Street Dogs: the Lives of Free-Living Urban Dogs in India with Sindhoor Pangal. Absolutely fascinating & inspiring!!!

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ACE is Mind Expanding

Laura Neese

I find Sarah Fisher's work to be mind-blowingly important! It demands we ask the question "WHY does(n't) my dog do ____?" Rather than "How do I make my dog d...

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I find Sarah Fisher's work to be mind-blowingly important! It demands we ask the question "WHY does(n't) my dog do ____?" Rather than "How do I make my dog do ____?" Being in tune with my companion and helping my clients be in tune with theirs is something I am incredibly excited to be able to bring to the table, and I'm forever grateful for Sarah's (and Grisha's!) help with this. Don't miss this discussion, I wish I could give it 10 stars!!

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Oh. Em. Gee. This was an invaluable webinar!!!!

Mariana Jones

To say that I learned so much for this course is the understatement of the year (and it's almost the end of December). Truly, Simone is incredible and I can'...

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To say that I learned so much for this course is the understatement of the year (and it's almost the end of December). Truly, Simone is incredible and I can't wait to get started with a few of my client's dogs with their predatory behaviours! I knew that we couldn't train predation out of our dogs but learning how we can still help them fulfill their basic, instinctual need in a safe, rewarding and healthy way is....priceless! Thank you Simone and Grisha, this one has been one of my favs so far!!!

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Want to have “thrival” with my dog!

Gina McRae

Great info for a dog guardian/parent who is trying to get out of old ways (leash corrections) and build a more mutually positive relationship! I want nothing...

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Great info for a dog guardian/parent who is trying to get out of old ways (leash corrections) and build a more mutually positive relationship! I want nothing more than to see my dog thrive and fulfill his potential, and this course will help us both!

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Course helped us tremendously with our two reactive dogs....

Lori McCain

This course, plus the "Walk with Me" course, helped us go from having two dogs flying around on their leashes and barking frantically to enjoying our dog wal...

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This course, plus the "Walk with Me" course, helped us go from having two dogs flying around on their leashes and barking frantically to enjoying our dog walks. The calming exercises, impulse control exercises, and adding "find it," "turn," etc to our dog walks have been game changers. Also, seeing students go through the training exercises was super helpful too. Thanks Dante, Grisha, and students!

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