Description
Finally Understand Why Your Dog Does What He Does
How your dog really learns, and how to train with clarity.
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did my dog do that?”
Why he breaks his stay the second you reach for the ball. Why he races off when the lead comes out at the park. Why he barks and lunges at other dogs, even though he’s a sweetheart at home.
Here’s the beautiful truth: your dog isn’t being naughty, stubborn or “testing you”. He’s learning, every single moment, exactly as nature designed him to. Once you understand how, everything changes.
This guide hands you the science of how dogs really learn, translated into plain English, with real life examples you can use in your lounge room, your backyard and your local park today.
What you’ll discover
- The two ways your dog learns, and why both are running in every single training session
- Why misbehaviour is not disobedience, and how to help a dog who genuinely can’t help it
- The K9 Company marker system: exactly what to say, when to say it and how it should sound
- The half second secret to timing that makes training click
- Why where your reward lands matters as much as the reward itself
- How control and predictability build a resilient, confident dog
- Understanding reactivity, and the gentle path to changing how your dog feels
- Step by step playbooks for the send away to bed or crate, teaching the out, a recall that stays sweet, and teaching quiet and settle
What’s inside
- 11 beautifully designed chapters
- The Science Bit, In Real Life and Oops Moments in every chapter, so you understand it, see it and sidestep the common slip ups
- 4 practical step by step playbooks
- A printable training plan, weekly session tracker and checklists you can use again and again
- A plain English glossary of every term you’ll ever hear a trainer use
Over twenty years. Multiple international trips. One beautiful guide.
For over two decades, Brent and I have followed the very best in dog training wherever they are in the world. We don’t just learn from good trainers. We seek out the people who train the trainers, the police, the military and the world champions.
We’ve travelled multiple times to the USA for the annual IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals) conference, crossed the Tasman to New Zealand, and journeyed interstate time and again. We’ve also brought Forrest and Tyler here to Australia so our community could learn alongside us.
All up, it’s an investment of well over six figures in our education, and every cent of it was for one reason: so we could bring the very best to you and your dog.
This guide is the heart of that journey, distilled into something beautifully simple you can use today. You don’t need to cross oceans to train with clarity. We’ve done that part for you.
Who this guide is for
- Dog lovers who want to truly understand their dog, not just give commands
- Owners who’ve tried training and felt confused by conflicting advice
- Anyone with a puppy, a rescue or a dog who has them scratching their head
- Our K9 Crew members who want the science behind everything we teach
Pricing
Everyone: $17
K9 Crew Members: $11. That’s a saving of $6, or 35% off, as our thank you for being part of the Crew. ?
Members, enter the private member code we’ve sent you at checkout to unlock your price.
Instant digital download. Yours to keep, revisit and share with the whole family.
FAQ
What format is it? A beautifully designed PDF you can read on your phone, tablet or computer, with printable worksheets.
When will I receive it? Straight away. Your download link arrives the moment your purchase is complete.
How do members get their price? Use the private member code we’ve sent you by email, along with the email address your membership is under, and your price drops from $17 to $11, saving you 35%. Can’t find your code? Just reach out and we’ll send it to you.
Is this suitable for puppies? Absolutely. The science of learning applies to dogs of every age, from tiny puppies to wise old seniors.
Does this replace a training session? This guide gives you the understanding behind great training. If your dog needs a tailored plan, especially for reactivity or aggression, we’d love to help you in person.
