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Canine Neuropark® Predictive Brains: The Science of Exploration with Bono Beeler.

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Dog books for reactivity (including BAT) and more, long leashes for freedom and safety, and the all-new leash belay kits. Gear that's hand-selected for dog trainers and enthusiasts. 

Format: Signed Paperback Book. Other available formats: Digital Download, Video/Audio Book Reading With BAT 2.0, Grisha has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. Ideal for dog guardians and trainers, BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other triggers. Clear enough for all readers to follow, this book also includes technical tips and bonus chapters just for dog behavior professionals.Learn how to rehabilitate aggression, frustration, and fear. Discover survival skills to prevent reactivity on walks and at home. Plus top tips on how to use a long line to safely maximize your dog's freedom of movement. Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skills! "BAT 2.0 is a must-read for anyone who has or works with reactive dogs. For years, dogs all over the world have benefited from the successful philosophies and empowering techniques in BAT, but Grisha Stewart has taken it to the next level." - Victoria Stilwell, star of the television show, "It's Me Or the Dog" and author of "It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet," "Train Your Dog Positively," and "Fat Dog Slim" (UK/USA)

BAT 2.0 Book for Dog Aggression, Frustration, & Fear (Signed Paperback)

The BAT Mendota Snap Leash: My Favorite! Braided snap leash perfect for walking, exercise, or field use. I love these and use them for BAT and everyday walking. [Learn how here and here]. Based on color, some clips are brass and some are satin (zinc). Confetti and Night Viz Colors not available in 3/8 inch size. Size Guide: This is a light weight leash suitable for dogs 10-35 pounds (up to 16kg). Please note that the leashes pictured here are 1/2 inch thickness - new images coming soon. Shipping Weight: 6oz (170g) Color: Please use the pull down menu to view/select your color. Note: We ship from the US. Your country may charge import tax/customs on the products upon arrival. This is something over which we have no control. Soft on the hands with its “Broken-in Feel” easy to use and pliable enough to fit in your coat pocket The Night Viz and Confetti colors are stiffer, less soft on your hands, so only order these colors if the design/visibility is very important to you. Night Viz leashes also cost extra. Not available in 3/8" Brass, satin nickel or black metallic hardware and oil tanned leather splices Made of waterproof, vibrant, long-lasting multi-filament polypropylene rope. Machine washable, air dry only. Handmade in the U.S.A. Free shipping in the U.S.A.! 100% satisfaction guarantee!

BAT Leash 15 Feet (5 Meters): 3/8 inch (115)

The BAT Mendota Snap Leash.. My Favorite! Braided snap leash perfect for walking, exercise, or field use. I love these and use them for BAT and everyday walking. [Learn how here and here]. Customer Photo Based on color, some clips are brass and some are satin (zinc). The Night Viz and Confetti colors are stiffer, less soft on your hands, so only order these colors if the design/visibility is very important to you. Night Viz leashes also cost extra.Size Guide: This is a Medium weight leash suitable for dogs over 35 pounds (16kg). Shipping Weight: 12oz (340g) Color: Please use the pull down menu to view/select your color. Note: We ship from the US. Your country may charge import tax/customs on the products upon arrival. This is something over which we have no control. Soft on the hands with its “Broken-in Feel” easy to use and pliable enough to fit in your coat pocket NOTE: confetti and night viz both have a sleeve over the rope. They are a bit stiffer and not quite as soft as the other ropes. Brass, satin nickel or black metallic hardware and oil tanned leather splices Made of waterproof, vibrant, long-lasting multi-filament polypropylene rope. Machine washable, air dry only. Handmade in the U.S.A. Free shipping in the U.S.A.! 100% satisfaction guarantee!

BAT Leash 15 Feet (5 Meters): 1/2 inch (117)

Custom Order this product is not Returnable unless damaged. The Symmetry Line is the dog leash version of a multi-tool (a multi-leash?) that I designed to use during dog training and emergency situations. I use it most for walking two dogs at once, although you can technically walk up to four dogs with it. It's soft on the hands, and easy to use. These leashes are long to give freedom and choice while maintaining safety. You can use it as a long line for training and everyday walking with your dog(s). For safety and comfort, please use the BAT Leash Skills with this leash. (Learn more in the Walk With Me video, the Effort-Less Walks webinar, or the Leash Walking Deep Dive course.) My first purpose with the Symmetry Line was to create a long line that has built-in targets for braking distance and distance to your dog when teaching the BAT leash skills. But it has many other uses, too! See the video on this page for 10 of the many ways to use this all-in-one dog leash. Here are some of the uses: Walk two dogs at once on a single long line: 16 Foot Double-dog leash (my favorite) Clip to front and back of a 2-clip harness in two easy-to manage ways Emergency front-clip harness and leash Emergency rear-clip harness and leash Emergency harness and leash with 2 points of contact Safely leash and unleash dogs in shelter kennels (makes an easy-to-remove limited-slip lead that you can take off of the dog from outside the kennel) Adjustable handle size (good for gloves) Temporary dog tether Hands-free dog walking And more! When you order you will get a link to the instruction page The workmanship of this long leash is obvious when you hold it. The soft leashes are round and feel very "alive" in your hands and feel "broken in" right from the start. Handcrafted in the USA. Made of waterproof, colorfast, durable multi-filament polypropylene solid core roping features all brass hardware and oil tanned leather splices. Choose your color from the chart at the bottom. Note that hardware is all in SOLID BRASS, which is different from our regular long leash (where the hardware color depends on leash color). NOTE: Please be super sure of your choice of size and color. As a custom made to order product, we can't accept Symmetry Line returns unless the leash is faulty or we sent you the wrong one by mistake. Size Guide: This is a medium weight leash suitable for dogs under 15-35 pounds (16kg). It will likely hold more, but there is risk of rope burn with larger/faster dogs unless you're using the leash belay technique from newest BAT leash skills. Shipping Weight: 12 oz (340g)

Symmetry Line: All in One Double-Ended Dog Leash 16 Feet 3/8 inch

NEW!!! You can now purchase a larger 12kn carabiner from us!! Just select it from the option!! Handless (no handle) leashes are now available Leash Belaying is my new humane, dog-friendly technique that employs a pulley and brake to make it easier to walk dogs who pull. I've used it to transition off of devices like prong collars or head collars. I developed leash belaying from my rock climbing experience, and it's used to gently stop dogs and more easily maintain balance. It's an excellent way to make leash walking more accessible to people with low grip strength. I couldn't stop smiling the first time I tested out the concept. And now we've finally put together the best gear for the belt belay! With the leash belay, you'll be able to use a long line with any dog and not worry about rope burn or losing balance. The BAT leash skills that I teach in Walk With Me and the BAT 2.0 Book were already great at helping with that, and can be enough for many dogs. That said, the leash belay is a whole new level of ease and also leaves one of your hands free for other things, like feeding treats. Here's what students had to say about the technique: I was not afraid all the time that I would fall if he bolts suddenly. "Went for our first walk using the belay with a 23ft leash (very large, very fast dog and his used-to long-line length). My dog weighs almost the same as I do and for the first time, I was not afraid all the time that I would fall if he bolts suddenly. Still training my leash-handling-skills, but it makes it so much easier to practice and I feel more confident and able to keep us safe - thank you so much for this incredible idea! Your teaching is really giving my dog the freedom to just be a dog and not live on a work-or-off-to-bed-schedule ❤️" - Hettar Küry Revolutionary kit for my 100 pound GSD I have seen the belay leash before but it seemed complicated and so I just worked on teaching my 1 year old GSD not to pull when he is on the leash. Last month dozens of bunnies suddenly showed up in my neighborhood. When Koda sees a bunny running in front of him his prey instinct kicks in and it was uncomfortable trying to get him not to suddenly pull me. This belay leash gives me peace of mind. And the learning curve wasn't as long as I thought. The belay kit works on a regular 6 foot rope leash. For some reason I thought you need a long leash to use a belay leash. I recommend that you train on a 6 foot or 10 foot rope leash to start as there is less slack to manage Cynthia Slate User Photo NOTE: The leash belay technique does take a little practice, but once you get it down, it’s so much easier on your body and your dog’s body, too. Definitely be sure to learn how to use this gear in the Leash Belay Practice webinar $29.00 or from a CBATI or other experienced professional. Use this link to get an idea of the set up and uses for the Leash Belay information. This isn't the only way to leash belay. You can put together your own gear out of parts from a climbing or hardware store, and I have instructions for that in the Effort-Less Dog Walking class. By popular demand, I have tested a TON of gear (some varieties you will see in the videos) and have now assembled a kit with the best equipment, so you can try this amazing technique for yourself without needing to search all around. This kit is the very best gear I've found, using lightweight, durable, well-crafted climbing equipment. The kit you see pictured on the product photo is the unit you will receive. In the training films you may see some of the other set ups that I have tried. If you find you need a larger carabiner to fit your belt, the only difference would be that it would be a bit more bulky. You can now purchase a larger carabiner 12kn from us!! Just select it from the option!! What else you will need (pictured here, but not included): * a round long leash at least 9 feet long. We sell 15 foot BAT leashes in 3/8" for dogs under 35 pounds and 1/2" for dogs over 35 pounds with handles and 15' Handless (no handle) leashes. We also sell 30 or 50 foot leashes without handles.* a hip belt. Any wide belt down on your hips will do, although I like using something made for dog walking, like the Hands Free Leash Belts sold by The Exceptional Dog Shop. (We'll be selling those here soon, too.) Safety tips: This is not a no-brainer. It takes practice. :) Always be sure that you feel safe with your gear. If not, practice until you do, or switch to something else. Learn how to use this gear. In particular, practice using the braking action with one hand. Practice balancing, as you would walking on any gear. If you want to be able to drop the leash in an emergency and not be tied in, use a leash without a handle (or cut yours off and seal it with heat or duct tape), as shown in one of the videos below. Or you can get a belt with an emergency release. Personally, my leash has handle and I still feel safe.Note: This is not a training device, per se, it just makes it so your dog can't get the reinforcement of walking forward by pulling. It's excellent for transitioning off of a prong collar, no pull harness, or head collar. For actually teaching the dog (and you) to stop pulling on leash, I recommend the Walk With Me webinar linked above or my master class, the Stop Pulling course.We ship anywhere. Free shipping within the US! The Rings will ship in Random colors either Blue, Black or Red.

Format: Unsigned Paperback Book. Also available as an eBook (single user download), bulk eBooks (10 download codes to share), and bulk paperbacks (box of 20). This quick, easy to read manual is helpful for dog trainers to use with clients, but is also ideal for new puppy parents. Starting right from the basics, and working its way up to more advanced exercises, the Ahimsa Manual includes info on: how dogs learn, clicker training, how to get rid of bad behaviors (puppy biting, fear/aggression, separation anxiety, etc.), how to teach good behaviors (coming when called, the name, watch, relaxation, sit, down, stay, wait, touch, walking on leash, give, go to your bed, and much much more! Current Table of Contents (subject to change with updated versions): INTRODUCTION COMMUNICATION & LEARNING GO BOTH WAYS UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG'S COMMUNICATION LEARNING THEORY Four types of consequences for behavior Focus on the good stuff Killing with kindness: a note on rewards CLICKER TRAINING WORKS! WHAT IS A CLICKER? WHY DOES THE CLICKER WORK? GETTING RID OF PROBLEM BEHAVIORS JUMPING & OTHER ACCIDENTALLY TRAINED BEHAVIORS HOUSETRAINING PUPPY BITING & CHEWING 15 TIPS TO STOP BARKING IN CLASS FEAR, FRUSTRATION, AND AGGRESSION Counterconditioning and systematic desensitization Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT 2.0) DON'T LEAVE ME! PREVENTING SEPARATION ANXIETY HEY, THAT'S MINE! PREVENTING & DEALING WITH RESOURCE GUARDING GOOD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK! TEACHING RELIABLE BEHAVIORS CHOICE POINTS-SET YOUR DOG UP FOR SUCCESS NAME GAME WATCH RECALL CUE-COMING WHEN CALLED Things to avoid when training Come General tips for Come Treat Party-the emergency recall cue Practice all the time Gradually make it harder Treat fetching-A fun way to train and play! More recall games RELAXATION ON CUE SIT DOWN RELEASE WORDS-ARE WE THERE YET? Release cue End of session cue STAY WAIT TOUCH-TARGETING NOSE TO HAND LOOSE LEASH WALKING Click for attention / Click for position Turn and follow Focused walking (Touch and you're heeled!) Being a tree or backing up Speed training Penalty yards Silky leash technique LEAVE IT GIVE OR DROP IT TUG RULES 101 THINGS TO DO WITH A BOX GO TO YOUR BED CRATE TRAINING ADDING A CUE TO ANY BEHAVIOR GOOD LUCK AND KEEP IT UP RESOURCES FOR EVEN MORE HELP ABOUT THE AUTHOR Reviews "Of the thousands of dog training books out there, it's rare finding one that has something new to say or presents the science of positive training in a unique and meaningful way. Grisha's new book, the Ahimsa Dog Training Manual, does just that. Clear, concise, informative and extremely user-friendly, this book deserves a prominent place on every trainer's bookshelf." -Paul Owens Best-selling author of "The Dog Whisperer; A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training" (Adams Media, 1999) and "The Puppy Whisperer A Compassionate, Nonviolent Guide to Early Training and Care" (Adams Media, 2007) ***** "This is it! This is the easy-to-read, concise handbook that every responsible dog owner will want to read. This manual spells out practical, step-by-step training solutions while educating the reader on the science behind the theory. Grisha is the leading authority on Behavior Adjustment Training, and shares her unique method of bringing about change in a positive, force-free, and fear-free environment. This book also shows us a way to teach loose-leash walking that is free from frustration and maps a clear strategy for us to follow. -Kyra Sundance Renowned Stunt Dog Performer and author of best seller "101 Dog Tricks" ***** When Fido arrives at the intersection of Good Dog Street and Bad Dog Alley, which way will he go?" asks Grisha Stewart in her book, The Official Ahimsa Dog Training Manual: A Practical, Force-Free Guide to Problem Solving and Manners. Grisha's book can help you manage Fido's environment and train him to make good choices. She offers a variety of force-free ways to train common behaviors, and her writing is always engaging and as friendly as her methods. Your dog will definitely enjoy your training sessions based on this book." ***** -Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, Pawsitive Results, LLC, Lexington, SC APDT Past President and of "Your Outta Control Puppy," "Super Simple Guide to Housetraining," "Quick & Easy Crate Training," and "Puppy Care and Training"

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