What to say
Short lines for the person with the dog and the rest of the household.
Reward-based training for real life
One dog.
One family.
The same nine words.
Short, consistent cues for the moments that are hardest to handle: from the first night and daily training to children, senior care, two-dog homes, and the first months after rescue.
- 45 everyday situations per book
- One-spread answers you can find fast
- Sources named in the books
10 practicalfield guides
Our walk & practice plan
Choose your steps and one optional focus for your walk.
Start with a short book excerpt
Two everyday moments. A place to begin.
A shared household vocabulary
Nine words, used the same way.
Dogs learn patterns. When every person uses the same short cue and follows it with the same kind of response, the pattern becomes easier to understand.
See what every word means01Nice02Sit03Come04Off05Give06Wait07Bed08Potty09Free
Made for the moment you’re in
Open to the problem. Find the words. Try the next small step.
What to do next
A practical action for the next few seconds, minutes, or practice round.
How to set up home
Simple changes that make the wanted behavior easier before training begins.
What progress looks like
Small signs to watch for, plus clear points where professional help matters.
The series
Start with today’s hardest moment.
Book 1
Your New Puppy
The first month, organized around the moments that actually happen at home.
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Book 2
Toilet and Crate
A calm, practical plan for house training, the crate, and the first nights.
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Book 3
Alone at Home
The exact words for the minutes after the door closes—and who says them.
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Book 4
On the Leash
The exact words for a loose leash—and what to do when it goes tight.
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Book 5
Sniff and Chew
The exact words for the empty hours—and what to put in them.
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Book 6
Kids in the House
Prepare the dog, guide the adults, and make everyday contact with children safer.
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Book 7
Nails and the Vet
Small, repeatable steps for handling, grooming, medicine, and veterinary care.
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Book 8
Stairs and Sleep
Adapt familiar routines for the dog whose body, sleep, and confidence are changing.
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Book 9
Beds and Bowls
Shared words and separate resources for introductions, daily routines, and life with two dogs.
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Book 10
First Ninety Days
A realistic guide to settling in, learning the household, and handling the harder weeks.
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A humane foundation
Teach what to do. Reward the response you want to see again.
The series follows reward-based principles supported by veterinary behavior organizations, with management and safety treated as part of training.
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