Growing up I used to think a dog had to obey out of fear, so I’d scold or scare them into following commands. That worked... until we left the house. Then our pups would chew the carpet, dig through the trash, or make messes on the floor. My family didn’t know a better way, so we gave them away to other families.
When I got Bumblebee, a super-energetic Australian Shepherd, I promised to train him differently. I bought the best food, toys, and a fancy crate, but he still barked, had accidents, and one day he shredded my dad’s Father’s Day gift. That’s when I hit my rock bottom and realized I needed help...
I didn’t just want a “well-behaved” dog, I wanted a “smart, calm, and confident” dog.
So I found a teacher and started using kind, science-based methods. Bumblebee learned to come when called, relax in his bed, and walk nicely by my side. He even mastered retrieve, fun party tricks like rollover and riding a skateboard, and staying calm when things get crazy.
Now I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with you. The Dream Dog Playbook shows you exactly how to turn any pup, new or old, into the dog of your dreams.
Growing up I used to think a dog had to obey out of fear, so I’d scold or scare them into following commands. That worked... until we left the house. Then our pups would chew the carpet, dig through the trash, or make messes on the floor. My family didn’t know a better way, so we gave them away to other families.
When I got Bumblebee, a super-energetic Australian Shepherd, I promised to train him differently. I bought the best food, toys, and a fancy crate, but he still barked, had accidents, and one day he shredded my dad’s Father’s Day gift. That’s when I hit my rock bottom and realized I needed help...
I didn’t just want a “well-behaved” dog, I wanted a “smart, calm, and confident” dog.
So I found a teacher and started using kind, science-based methods. Bumblebee learned to come when called, relax in his bed, and walk nicely by my side. He even mastered retrieve, fun party tricks like rollover and riding a skateboard, and staying calm when things get crazy.
Now I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with you. The Dream Dog Playbook shows you exactly how to turn any pup, new or old, into the dog of your dreams.
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