Spotlight Event!
2025 Live Webinar: Resilience Framework with Bobbie Bhambree CDBC, CPDT-KA. January 15, 10am Pacific

Why Does Resilience Matter?

In this webinar, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Bobbie Bhambree will introduce the Resilience Framework, a scientifically grounded model around which a tailored training plan can be developed to support resilience and long-term growth in dogs.


Live Webinar with Q&A session January 15, 2025, 10am Pacific Time. Hosted by Tom Candy, CBATI-KA.

Spotlight Event!
Inclusion for Disabilities within Dog Training with Danielle Beck, and Tasha Attwood. Hosted by Tom Candy. November 20, 10am Pacific.

How can we make sure that the dog training industry is inclusive, transparent and authentic?

Join us as we host Danielle Beck and Tasha Attwood as they discuss inclusion for disabilities within the dog training and behaviour industry, and get the answers to your questions during the live, safe space Q&A.
November 20th, 10am Pacific Time.

Diamond Member All Access Pass

(And because we are big fans of freedom and agency here, you can cancel your renewal at any time.)

Diamond members get every live and on-demand class plus tons of perks like a professional directory listing for just $39.99/month.

It's phenomenal value for professional dog training education!

Diamonds also have an exclusive Facebook group for support, special events, and other perks.

PLUS! No surprises: keep this low rate as long as your membership is current.

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Stellar Village Membership

  • Live online Classes & Webinars

  • Live online Song Circles

  • Stream recordings of live events

  • Collaboration space in Zoom

  • Store Discount

  • Incudes E-books by Grisha

  • Includes CBATI-KA coursework

  • Monthly or Annual Subscription

  • Stellar Village member logo for your website

Stellar Village Membership

$29.99/month

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP for DOG PROFESSIONALS

  • Full Stellar Village membership PLUS:

  • Listing in our Dog Pro Directory

  • Diamond Dog Pros Facebook Group

  • Dog trainer discussions in Zoom

  • Eligible for CBATI-KA Assessment

  • GSA Member logo for your website

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP

$39.99/month

Grisha Stewart Academy: Canine education for a better world.

Our motto: "Dream big enough for all of us."

In the GSA, we care about people and dogs as individuals. We are in this for good, doing our part to co-create 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.

We believe that education should be accessible to all. We set our prices reasonably. And if you truly can't afford the membership (which gives you access to the full course library & I think is the best deal in the industry), let us know. We have member scholarships for individuals as well as a scholarship bundle for animal shelters and rescues.

We continue to learn how to better live our values, which are reflected in our work in our local and international communities. We love to find and share new practical ways to improve quality of life for dogs AND their people. You won't just learn how to relate to dogs in a way that meets their needs, you'll learn how to apply an empowerment approach to yourself by training the "border collie in your head."

Because how you do one thing is how you do everything. ❤️

  • With over 140 inspiring, relationship-boosting online dog classes available on demand, and live sessions each month, as well as a nourishing, inclusive online community for peer support, we've definitely got something to make your life with dogs more joyful.

  • Efficient, modern, relationship-oriented, attachment- and trauma-informed, humane, positive dog training that you can trust.

  • If you're a professional dog trainer or behaviorist, dog walker, shelter staffer, groomer, or veterinarian, we have continuing education to evolve your practice. Proud to be an Approved Education Provider for the CCPDT. IAABC CEUs also often available.

  • If you're not a professional, don't worry! Most of this information will be helpful for you and your own dog, too. The Dog Training Foundations category is a great place to start. That's also excellent if you want to become a professional dog trainer.

  • More than just dog training, you'll get skills to help your dog(s) thrive in your family. If you care about kindness, you belong here!

  • World-class live and on-demand courses with dog trainers and animal behavior experts, including Sarah Fisher, Sindhoor Pangal Diane Garrod, Michael Shikashio, Susan Friedman, Chirag Patel, Kathy Sdao, Leslie McDevitt, Dante Camacho, Simone Müller, and so many more! And of course the home of everything I teach online.

  • Accessibility: Live sessions have captions in almost all languages. All on-demand video recordings include English transcripts and some have English captions. We are gradually adding them to all classes (at no charge). All video playback is at variable speed. We have a per-webinar fee for subtitles in other languages on recordings (email us).

  • Learn BAT 3.0 for dog aggression, frustration, and fear (Behavior Adjustment Training) from the source. And lots more than BAT, too, from common behavior problems in the home to cooperative care to predation.

  • I've been helping families learn about positive dog training full-time for over 20 years, since 2003. The Grisha Stewart Academy is part of Empowered Animals LLC, a company I created in 2013 to provide professional education to dog trainers and behaviorists. My passion is helping the human animal live in community with dogs.

  • Register for individual courses or get a $39.99/month Diamond All Access Pass to save money - save even more with an annual membership. Diamonds get access to every class and exclusive perks, too!

What Would You Like to Learn Today?

Some of our most popular webinars and courses available to stream at a time that suits you!

Watch Intro Video

Welcome to my Academy

Let me show you around!

Proud Continuing Education Provider for Professional Dog Trainers and Behaviorists.

Please visit each course page for details of specific CEUs assigned.

Approved Education Provider CCPDT and IAABC

What professional dog trainers and family dog lovers are saying

Recent reviews of some of our many, many classes for dog and human wellbeing.

5 star rating

Would have canceled the rest of my day to keep it going!

Tess Windhauser

No matter how many times I sign in to something about body language, I ALWAYS learn something new. But listening to highly respected professionals discussing...

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No matter how many times I sign in to something about body language, I ALWAYS learn something new. But listening to highly respected professionals discussing this one-of-a-kind book just made me a whole new level of excited about the work I do. I can't wait to start using it with my clients.

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5 star rating

Worth watching over and over

Christi Chapman

I have seen this a few times now, and I glean more awareness with each viewing. Molly is simply somebody I can really relate to! I love her style of presenti...

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I have seen this a few times now, and I glean more awareness with each viewing. Molly is simply somebody I can really relate to! I love her style of presenting the information, it is super clear for me. But Molly Sumridge, Grisha Stewart and Andrew Hale discussing BAT and Anthrozoology together! Wow. And the Q & A! I will be watching this one so many more times. This is elevating me as a trainer, and there is mention of ripple effects, Molly articulates how she is seeing it in her community, and that is inspiring. We can't change everything, but we can definitely influence so much in a relationship between a human and their dog (or horse or cat, or birds...or...) just by watching this webinar.

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5 star rating

I highly recommend this webinar for all dog parents and ...

RACHAEL MAGEE

An excellent webinar for fine tuning our understanding of how dogs communicate with us. Very well put together, presented with compassion and a good dose of ...

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An excellent webinar for fine tuning our understanding of how dogs communicate with us. Very well put together, presented with compassion and a good dose of humor!

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5 star rating

Super helpful for strong pullers!

Jennifer Gumas

I really enjoyed the ideas in this seminar. While it can be used for dogs of all sizes, I think these ideas (particularly the waist belt systems) will be par...

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I really enjoyed the ideas in this seminar. While it can be used for dogs of all sizes, I think these ideas (particularly the waist belt systems) will be particularly helpful for the very strong pullers or large dogs that lunge explosively. Sometimes I see clients having a hard time handling dogs with these tendencies during BAT sessions, so I think that these leash options will make it easier on their hands and bodies. Thank you for putting together this seminar and sharing these ideas!

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5 star rating

The one book

Dan Gesting

I volunteer as an adoption counselor at our local municipal shelter, and am often called to help folks navigate their new relationship. There are a ton of do...

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I volunteer as an adoption counselor at our local municipal shelter, and am often called to help folks navigate their new relationship. There are a ton of dog books and web resources I can point to, but this is my go-to for making sure folks have the kind of trusted information they need.

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5 star rating

Brilliant course.

Janet Whittingham

Loved this course, it is an excellent revision course for people working with reactive dogs. Set out very well and lots of practical skills incorporated to h...

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Loved this course, it is an excellent revision course for people working with reactive dogs. Set out very well and lots of practical skills incorporated to help owners empower their dogs with vital skills needed to cope with the outside world.

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Fabulous

Catie Louwers

This course was just amazing, fabulous. The wisdom of Anders is inspiring. I loved listening to him speak. Would have loved to be there when it was live to a...

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This course was just amazing, fabulous. The wisdom of Anders is inspiring. I loved listening to him speak. Would have loved to be there when it was live to ask questions. Loved the explaination on difference between reward and stimulation!!! And so much more! Many wow moments! Thank you so much for this one!!!

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A Little More About Me...

Dogs and People are my passion!

My name is Grisha Stewart and my family tree has more dogs than humans!

I'm best known among dog trainers for developing Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), a humane, trauma-informed technique for dog aggression, frustration, and fear. I also love teaching all kinds of life skills, so this online school covers a lot of different subjects.

Through my international dog seminars, DVDs, books, and my in-person and online training schools, I've helped well over 200,000 dogs and their people thrive.

Here's a little history about me. When I transitioned from college math instructor to professional dog trainer in 2003, I was excited to use positive reinforcement to communicate to dogs what I wanted. Control is a basic mammalian need and (confession time) I really liked the notion that my dog was listening to me. My dog, Peanut, was a rock star with outstanding tricks.

But as I matured as a dog trainer and a person, my focus shifted away from control to ensuring that dogs still get to be dogs, that we find ways to live together that meet their needs and ours. That's why I developed BAT, and why I use positive reinforcement mindfully today, in ways that directly benefit the animal, like teaching cooperative care and consent. [click for my bio]

I created this site with all-inclusive memberships to help dog trainers and pet lovers have affordable way to learn effective, humane modern dog training and care. We also have a Library Pass option that's even more affordable, or courses can be purchased individually for permanent access. We also have need-based scholarships and lifetime free access for dog lovers who identify as BIPOC/PGM. [Learn more]

This online dog school is more than just education. It's an international community with some of the world's top animal professionals. I'm teaching several classes and I'm thrilled that many classes are also taught by my favorite dog behavior experts from all over the globe.

We learn and grow together, to encourage empowered, trustworthy, wholehearted living with dogs. 

Thanks for being here! 

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Dog Trainers!

Diamond members have an all-access pass! Get all of our live and on-demand online classes for one low rate.

It's a phenomenal value for professional dog training education with world-class instructors.

Diamonds also have an exclusive Facebook group for support, a public directory listing, and the ability to apply for CBATI certification. No surprises: keep this low rate as long as your membership is current. Cancel renewal at any time. [Learn More]

Squirrel! (err..give this a listen)

Hey Dog Trainers!

Are you helping dogs in urban environments?

Adapt dog training advice to fit the busy situations dogs face in cities or even in the built-up areas of small towns.

Melissa's Webinar went live on Feb 4th, but the recording will be available to buy Feb 5th!

Learn More

Ready to Start Learning? Choose one of our Budget-Friendly Membership Options

PS: Most of our events and classes can also be purchased separately, without a membership. We also have a scholarship program (100% free for life for all PGM/BIPOC and a need-based scholarship, too).

  • $19.99 / month

    $19.99 / monthGSA Library Pass

    The ideal choice if you are interested in access to all our pre-recorded public webinars, are unable to attend our live webinars, and don't need all the extras of the Diamond Membership.

    With this option you can stream the recording of live events approximately 24 hours after broadcast and your access lasts as long as you are a Library Pass holder. You can get CEUs with this pass too!

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    Get a Library Pass!
  • $29.99 / month

    $29.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    Community Supported Rate

    Choose this sliding scale option if the Standard rate is unaffordable for you at this time.

    Diamond members get everything in our growing on-demand library, plus live sessions, members-only sessions, and other perks: a free professional dog pro directory listing, the Diamond Facebook group, and the ability to apply for the CBATI Certification assessment.

    This is the best choice if you are a professional or aspiring dog trainer and are looking for an empathetic, kind community experience. This pass is also open to non-professionals.

    [Learn More]
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  • $39.99 / month

    $39.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    Get it all and learn in community!

    Diamond members get everything in our growing on-demand library, plus live sessions, members-only sessions, and other perks: a free professional dog pro directory listing, the Diamond Facebook group, and the ability to apply for the CBATI Certification assessment.

    This is the best choice if you are a professional or aspiring dog trainer and are looking for an empathetic, kind community experience. This pass is also open to non-professionals.

    [Learn More]
    Become a Diamond Member

A Little More About Me...

Dogs and People are my passion!

My name is Grisha Stewart and my family tree has more dogs than humans!

I'm best known among dog trainers for developing Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), a humane, trauma-informed, attachment-informed technique for dog aggression, frustration, and fear. I also love teaching all kinds of life skills, so this online school covers a lot of different subjects.

Through my international dog seminars, DVDs, books, and my in-person and online training schools, I've helped well over 200,000 dogs and their people thrive.

Here's a little history about me. When I transitioned from college math instructor to professional dog trainer in 2003, I was excited to use positive reinforcement to communicate to dogs what I wanted. Control is a basic mammalian need and (confession time) I really liked the notion that my dog was listening to me. My dog, Peanut, was a rock star with outstanding tricks.

But as I matured as a dog trainer and a person, my focus shifted away from control to ensuring that dogs still get to be dogs, that we find ways to live together that meet their needs and ours. That's why I developed BAT, and why I use positive reinforcement mindfully today, in ways that directly benefit the animal, like teaching cooperative care and consent. [click for my bio]

I created this site with all-inclusive memberships to help dog trainers and pet lovers have affordable way to learn effective, humane modern dog training and care. We also have a Library Pass option that's even more affordable, or courses can be purchased individually for permanent access. We also have need-based scholarships and lifetime free access for dog lovers who identify as BIPOC/PGM. [Learn more]

This online dog school is more than just education. It's an international community with some of the world's top animal professionals. Over 50 of the dog classes here are my own (on BAT and other subjects) and I'm thrilled that another 100 or so classes are also taught by my favorite dog behavior experts from all over the globe.

We learn and grow together, to encourage empowered, trustworthy, wholehearted living with dogs. 

Thanks for being here! 

Event Calendar

You can also subscribe to our Google Calendar for dog training events at the academy here. We also have collection of descriptions for upcoming events, which may sometimes include events not yet on the Google calendar.

Library Pass

  • Recordings of live events available to stream within 24 hours (approx.)

  • Access to the Streaming Library (over 150 webinars and growing!)

  • New content added every month

  • E-books by Grisha

  • Invitation to join the Grisha Stewart Learner Support FB Group, Moderated by GSA Staff

  • Renews monthly, cancel anytime

GSA Library Pass

$19.99/month

Diamond Membership Community Supported Rate

  • *Choose this sliding scale rate if the standard Diamond rate is unaffordable for you at this time.*

  • Everything in the Library Pass PLUS:

  • Live Webinars in Zoom

  • Members-only Live Events

  • Listing in our Dog Pro Directory

  • Exclusive Diamond Member Facebook Group

  • Eligible for CBATI-KA Assessment

  • GSA Member logo for your website

  • Monthly or Annual plans available

Diamond Membership Community Supported Rate

$29.99/month

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP

  • Everything in the Library Pass PLUS:

  • Live Webinars in Zoom

  • Members-only Live Events

  • Listing in our Dog Pro Directory

  • Exclusive Diamond Member Facebook Group

  • Eligible for CBATI-KA Assessment

  • GSA Member logo for your website

  • Monthly or Annual plans available

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP

$39.99/month

Library Pass

  • Recordings of live events available to stream within 24 hours (approx.)

  • Access to the Streaming Library (over 150 webinars and growing!)

  • New Content added every month

  • E-books by Grisha

  • Invitation to join the Grisha Stewart Learner Support FB Group, Moderated by GSA Staff

  • Renews monthly, cancel anytime

GSA Library Pass

$19.99/month

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY SUPPORTED RATE

  • Chose this rate if the standard Diamond rate is unaffordable for you at this time.

  • Everything in the Library Pass PLUS:

  • Live Webinars in Zoom

  • Members-only Events, Practical Discussion Panels and Live Case studies

  • Listing in our Dog Pro Directory

  • Private Facebook Group which includes the GSA staff, most of our Instructors, and Grisha herself

  • Eligible for CBATI-KA Program and Assessment (additional fee)

  • GSA Member logo for your website

  • Monthly or Annual plans available

  • Automatic renewal, cancel anytime

Community Supported Rate

$29.99/Month

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP

  • Everything in the Library Pass PLUS:

  • Live Webinars in Zoom

  • Members-only Events, Practical Discussion Panels and Live Case studies

  • Listing in our Dog Pro Directory

  • Private Facebook Group which includes the GSA staff, most of our Instructors, and Grisha herself

  • Eligible for CBATI-KA Program and Assessment (additional fee)

  • GSA Member logo for your website

  • Monthly or Annual plans available

  • Automatic renewal, cancel anytime

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP

$39.99/month

Our robust membership community for dog trainers and dog lovers is an inclusive affordable, efficient way to get a world-class education in dog behavior and care.

We learn and grow together, to encourage empowered, trustworthy, wholehearted living as humans in community with dogs. Join us!

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Can I show you around?

Start Here!

These classes are listed in the recommended order. If you're not a Diamond yet, take the general Orientation class.

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    $19.99 / monthGSA Library Pass

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    $40.00Diamond Membership All Access Pass

    30 Day Pass

    Pass starts as soon as you make the purchase and runs for 30 days. Does not renew.
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    $444.00 / yearDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    Annual Membership with Automatic Yearly Renewal.Cancel anytime.
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Why Our Members Became Diamonds!

Reliable feedback from an Anonymous Member Survey

Too good to pass up

Diamond Member

The courses you offer are amazing and I couldn't just choose one or two. The price was too good to pass up and the content of your courses and so packed full of information. Thank you for offering this membership.

Always new!

Diamond Member

Because of the amazing courses, all the exciting content and always new coming. The quality of the courses, presentation and professionals that share so much knowledge.

Learn as much as possible

Diamond Member

I wanted access to multiple resources and felt that the live programs would be very helpful. I want to learn as much as possible and the Diamond Membership gives me that opportunity. 

Too much great stuff

Diamond Member

There are a lot courses that drew my attention. Too much great stuff here and I don't know how to choose. 

Facebook Group

Diamond Member

The courses in the catalog looked interesting and I didn’t want to have to pick and choose. The Facebook group where I can ask questions was attractive to me.

Reactive Dog

Diamond Member

To gain more knowledge and skills but particularly in BAT at the moment as I have a reactive dog and I want to help him.

More than one course

Diamond Member

Because of my job and working times i am unable to participate regularly in lives. I also wanted to look at more than one course option so becoming a diamond member gave me the ability to do that freely at my availability. 

No Brainer

Diamond Member

Just quickly browsing your training school, I found several things right off the BAT (I know, I know!) that interested me.  The diamond membership seemed like a no brainer.  

Only 99 cents more

Diamond Member

There are several courses that sound interesting, but the first one that caught my eye is the Predation Substitute Training.  That training is 29, and the diamond membership is only 99 cents more for a month.  I thought it would make sense to check out the other course options for the month too!

Easier and cheaper

Diamond Member

I saw a lot of courses on this site that could be interesting for me. So i thought it would be a lot easier for me to become a Diamond Member (and also cheaper)

Why a Library Pass?

If you are looking for a budget-friendly Membership option which gives you access to our streaming library but doesn't come with all the perks of the Diamond Membership, then you have come to the right place!

Why Become a Member?

A membership at the Grisha Stewart Academy (GSA) makes you more than a student, it makes you part of a family of community learners. Both types of membership get FREE access to on-demand courses from global dog behavior experts as well as Grisha’s BAT 2.0 and Ahimsa eBooks. 


Diamond members get an all-access pass, with a wide range of perks including live access to new courses, enrollment in the CBATI-KA Certification Program, and a free listing in our Dog Trainer’s Directory. We also have some new-in-2025 features: Live Case Studies and Discussion Panels, plus a Diamond Member Newsletter and special monthly video recordings by Grisha Stewart. 



The GSA is an Approved Education Provider for the CCPDT, and IAABC so most courses are approved for Continuing Education Units representing excellent value for your continuing education! 



Both membership options come with monthly payment plans which you can cancel at any time. Our Diamond membership pass also comes with the option to buy an entire year for a reduced rate, or purchase a 30-day pass without automatic renewal.

  • Two Membership Types to suit the needs of both the Hobby and Pro Trainer with price points designed to help you budget.

  • All members get access to our extensive library of on demand webinars and courses to stream at a time that suits you, with new content added every month. It's not a discount program, these classes are free with your membership.

  • Dog Professionals Both memberships qualify for CEUs/CPD hours, an incredible value for your continuing education.

  • Diamond Membership Passes also include exclusive perks like membership in our Private FB Group, Live Events only for Diamonds, listing in our Pro Dog Directory, and enrollment into the CBATI-KA Certification Program.

  • Community Supported Rate is a sliding scale for Diamond membership, for folks who wish to become a Diamond Members but can't afford the Standard Rate at this time.

  • Scholarships available for those that identify as a member of marginalized community, are on low incomes, or are struggling in other ways to achieve their education goals. See below for how to get more information.