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Train Your Dog Without a Trainer!

No weekly sessions.

No expensive programs.

Just real results right from your home.

Get the step-by-step book that shows you how.

"Training around distractions is where obedience becomes reliable."

"Training around distractions is where obedience becomes reliable."

“Place is one of the most useful commands you can teach—it creates calm, control, and space when you need it most.”

“Place is one of the most useful commands you can teach—it creates calm, control, and space when you need it most.”

"The goal is for your dog to respond the same way at a busy park as they do in your living room."

"The goal is for your dog to respond the same way at a busy park as they do in your living room."

You Don’t Need a Dog Trainer to Train Your Dog

(You just need this book!)

Forget the weekly appointments and expensive programs—this guide gives you the tools to confidently train your dog right at home. Whether you're dealing with leash pulling, jumping, or selective listening, this book walks you through simple, proven techniques that actually work in real life.

Inside, you'll learn how to:
✅ Teach core commands like Sit, Down, Place, Heel, and Recall
✅ Stop common behavior issues with calm, consistent leadership
✅ Use the 3 D’s—Distance, Duration, and Distractions—to build lasting reliability
✅ Create a peaceful home routine your dog can thrive in

This isn’t about quick fixes or gimmicks. It’s about helping real dog owners become calm, clear leaders their dogs can trust. With short, focused training sessions and real-world practice, you’ll turn frustration into progress—one day at a time.

Train your dog. Build the bond. And feel proud of what you create together.

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Things You’ll Learn (And Solve)

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    Stop leash pulling so walks become enjoyable instead of frustrating.

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    Get your dog to listen the first time—no more repeating commands or being ignored.

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    Create structure in your home to reduce chaos and help your dog feel calm and secure.

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    Teach your dog to stay in one spot (“Place”) during mealtimes, conversations, or when guests visit.

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    Prevent jumping on guests and create calm, polite greetings at the door.

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    Build reliable obedience around real-life distractions like people, dogs, and delivery drivers.

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“Training doesn’t begin when the leash goes on. It begins the moment your dog wakes up and interacts with you.”
— The Island Dog

Whether your dog is a leash-puller, a

jumper, or just seems to ignore you unless food

is involved, this book shows you how to change

that—with structure, consistency, and a

plan that actually works.

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“The training you do today becomes the behavior you live with tomorrow.”
— The Island Dog