This is the space where you will find easily clickable links on some of YHDC’s favorite free online resources
“Wait… you’re a Professional Dog Trainer and you have free resources listed on your website?”
Yes, yes I do. Because I wasn’t always a dog trainer, and I’ve been a dog owner/guardian for a couple of decades. I really wish that I had known then what I know now, but there was no way I could afford the prices of professional trainers. So, instead, I watched shows about dog training and did what they did. Now that I know better, I can do better.
It wasn’t an easy decision on what price tag to put on helping people live happy lives with their happy dogs. I really want to help all dogs be happy with their humans.
I charge what I charge because my time, education, and training is valuable
But, because I’ve been there, I know that there are people who have dogs that love and adore them. People who want what’s best for their whole dog, physically, mentally and emotionally, and are willing to put the work in, but just absolutely can not afford a professional price.
So if this is you, this section is for you. I am not a content creator (if you follow me on Facebook, you’ll see my non-content creator reels), so all I can do is find the best of the best and share those with you, so you don’t have to weed through the Cesar Millan’s of the internet.
Websites
Happy Dog Coach has compiled a list of recommended websites that offer some free training resources:
- Positively – Victoria Stillwell
- Family Paws Parent Education
- Landmark Behaviour Inc. with Janet Cutler, PhD CAAB
- Fear Free Happy Homes for Pets
- Raising Canine
YouTube
Sometimes seeing is believing and you need to see something in practice in order to understand how to do it yourself. YouTube is an amazing resource for learning the ins and outs of many subjects, and dog training is one of them. There is so much conflicting information out there, so it’s difficult to weed through and know what is best for you and your dog. Your Happy Dog Coach has collected some of our favorite, science-based trainer channels here for easy convenience.
- Dogs That
- Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
- Happy Hounds Dog Training – YouTube
- L.E.G.S. Science, Family Dog Mediation & Dog Hacks
- Aggressive Dog – Michael Shikashio
- Positively – Victoria Stilwell
- Karen Pryor Clicker Training
- Grisha Stewart Academy of Dog Training & Behavior
- SpiritDog Training
- Dog Training by Kikopup
- Family Paws, LLC
Bonus:
THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR REACTIVE DOGS 2024:
This is an entirely free and online group of interviews with some of the world’s most well known science-based trainers. Dog and human welfare take centre stage in these easy & immediately accessible video recorded interviews. They also offer a Facebook Group where you can join to share your feedback, ask questions and connect with other dog guardians. It is geared towards reactive dogs, however, all dog guardians can benefit from these recorded interviews. I highly recommended signing up.
It is advertised for February 2024, however, you can sign up at any time, it’s never too late to learn more from 30+ World Leading Experts.
Here are the experts and real dog owners that have shared their wisdom, stories and solutions:
Overcoming and Preventing Reactive Behaviour with dog reactivity and canine empowerment expert Grisha Stewart
Training as a Learning Opportunity with Zak George, who is famous for his YouTube channel “the Dog Training Revolution”
Going Beyond Stigma & Myths with world renowned aggression in dogs expert Michael Shikashio
Reactivity and Life Lessons with multiple agility world champion Susan Garrett, famous for her game based approach to dog training
Dog-Centered Care with certified animal behaviour expert and psychologist
Andrew Hale
Mastering Recall and Managing Reactivity with veterinarian and dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar, trailblazer in the world of dog training
Exploring Reactivity in Dog Sports with world-renowned dog trainer and top level dog sport competitor Kamal Fernandez
Do No Harm Dog Training with psychologist Linda Michaels, creator of the internationally acclaimed Hierarchy of Dog Needs
Discover the Soul of Your Canine Companion through Functional Character Assessment with zoologist, conservation biologist, and shamanic practitioner, Dr. Isla Fishburn
Helping your reactive dog with Tellington Ttouch with Robyn Hood, Senior Instructor of the Tellington TTouch® Method, an innovative approach to canine care developed by her sister, Linda Tellington
A new perspective on dog behaviour with applied ethologist Kim Brophey author of “Meet Your Dog: the Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior”
Reactivity, Therapy, and Personal Growth with Jess Adams, a licensed therapist and reactive dog owner whose unique perspective blends therapeutic insights with personal experiences of living with a reactive dog
The Art of Holistic Dog Grooming with Stephanie Zikmann, the innovative founder of the Holistic Grooming Academy, where dog welfare comes before aesthetics
The Link between Pain and Behaviour with Julia Robertson, world-renowned expert, pioneer and leader in Canine Myotherapy
Dog Walks aren’t Everything with dog trainer, behaviourist and reactive dog owner Nikki French, author of “Stop Walking Your Dog”.
Nutrition, Behavior, and the Power of Microbes with Integrative Veterinarian and Dog Nutrition expert Dr Meghan Barrett
Reactivity and Prey Drive with Tracey McLennan the UK’s go-to expert in prey drive.
Real World Empathetic Approaches to Dog Reactivity with psychologist and dog behaviour specialist Anushree Thammanna
Working WITH your dog’s instincts not against with gun dog experts Monica Hauan, Thomas Stokker, and Astrid Weider Ellefsen
Avoiding Reactivity through Ethical Breeding with breeder Rebecca Walters who is committed to changing the dog breeding industry for good
Reactivity in Blind, Deaf Dogs with Deb Bauer, international expert in working with blind, deaf, and blind/deaf dogs
Insights from Street Dogs in India with free roaming dog behaviour expert Sowjanya Vijayanagar
The Power of Mindset with dog sport performance coach Hélène Lawler
Shelter Dogs and Reactivity with shelter behaviour specialist Tom Candy
Navigating Dog Agility with a Reactive Dog with expert dog trainer, agility judge, and world-level competitor Cathy Slot
Animal-Centered Education with holistic dog behaviour expert Janet Finlay
Human – Dog Relationship with ethologist and applied psychologist Alexa Capra
From Challenges to Emotional Growth with dog training and behaviour experts Dr Barbara Paterson & Julia Hawkins