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See What's Inside the Training Library
Free Course Collection
Get a peek inside with these free courses and downloadable resources—covering key concepts that shape training success.
Body Language Essentials
Wish your dog could talk? They can—through their body language! Learn to read their signals & recognize signs of stress.
Dog Training 101
Does your dog sometimes listen—and sometimes not? Get clear, step-by-step techniques to train your dog to respond to any cue!
Free Course Collection
$ Free
Get a peek inside with our free starter courses and downloadable resources for dog lovers!
Body Language Essentials
$ 99
Decode your dog's body language to enhance communication and better understand what they're really saying.
Dog Training Techniques
$ 149
Unlock our comprehensive step-by-step guide for successful, positive dog training and see real results.
Meeting Your Dog's Needs Through Enrichment
Meet your dog's innate needs and enhance their well-being through engaging and effective enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills Every Dog Should Know
Master the 12 essential skills every dog needs, using foundational training techniques to teach alternative behaviors.
Solving Common Behavior Challenges
Address and overcome common behavior challenges with practical solutions and effective strategies in this comprehensive guide.
Meeting Your Dog's Needs Through Enrichment
$ 79
Meet your dog's innate needs and enhance their well-being through engaging and effective enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills Every Dog Should Know
$ 169
Master the 12 essential skills every dog needs, using foundational training techniques to teach alternative behaviors.
Solving Common Behavior Challenges
$ 129
Address and overcome common behavior challenges with practical solutions and effective strategies in this comprehensive guide.
Puppyhood Essentials
Nurture your puppy’s growth and set them up for success with key essentials for a confident and well-adjusted companion.
Reactivity Fundamentals
Equip yourself with fundamental skills to address and manage your dog's reactivity with practical and effective methods.
Puppyhood Essentials
$ 99
Nurture your puppy’s growth and set them up for success with key essentials for a confident and well-adjusted companion.
Reactivity Fundamentals
$ 149
Equip yourself with fundamental skills to address and manage your dog's reactivity with practical and effective methods.
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a comprehensive learning guide that combines all of our mini-courses into one!
Peek Inside our Mini-Courses
Explore our lesson lineup below.
Body Language Essentials
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: Communication & Anthropomorphization
Lesson 2: Understanding Stress in Dogs
Lesson 3: Stress Signals in Dogs
Lesson 4: Whole to Part: Puzzling it Out
Lesson 5: Managing Stress & Hyperarousal
COURSE EXAM
Dog Training 101
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: How Dogs Learn
Lesson 2: Reinforcement in Learning
*Lesson 3: STEP 1: Using a Marker
*Lesson 4: STEP 2: Training Methods (Capturing, Luring, & Shaping)
*Lesson 5: STEP 3: Cueing
*Lesson 6: STEP 4: Checking for Understanding
*Lesson 7: STEP 5: Fluency and Skill-Building
COURSE EXAM
*includes video demos
Meeting Your Dog’s Needs Through Enrichment
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: What is enrichment?
*Lesson 2: Interactive Feeders
*Lesson 3: Enrichment Activities
Lesson 4: Types of Walks
COURSE EXAM
*includes video demos
Foundational Skills Every Dog Should Know
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: Overview & Setting the Foundation
Lesson 2: Release cue
Lesson 3: Introduction to Skill-Building
*Lesson 4: Attention
*Lesson 5: Sit
*Lesson 6: Down
*Lesson 7: Touch
*Lesson 8: Recall
*Lesson 9: Leave It
*Lesson 10: Wait & Stay
*Lesson 11: Loose Leash Walking
*Lesson 12: Go To Mat / Place
*Lesson 13: Drop / Give
*Lesson 14: Stand
*Lesson 15: Crate training
*Lesson 16: Wrap-up
COURSE EXAM
*includes video demos
Solving Common Behavior Challenges
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: Understanding Behavior
Lesson 2: Born to Be's Formula for Addressing Behavior
Lesson 3: Navigating the PowerPoints
Lesson 4: Chewing, Nipping, Mouthing & Biting
Lesson 5: Digging
Lesson 6: Jumping
Lesson 7: Begging & Whining
Lesson 8: Barking
Lesson 9: Door Dashing
Lesson 10: Pulling
Lesson 11: Potty Training
Lesson 12: Counter Surfing
Lesson 13: Wrap-Up
COURSE EXAM
Puppyhood & Socialization Essentials
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: Stages of Development
Lesson 2: Understanding Socialization
*Lesson 3: Grooming & Handling
Lesson 4: Puppy Training Plan
COURSE EXAM
*includes video demos
Reactivity Fundamentals
VIDEO: Welcome
Lesson 1: Disclaimer
Lesson 2: What is Reactivity?
Lesson 3: Stressors & Triggers
Lesson 4: Trigger Stacking
Lesson 5: Understanding Thresholds
Lesson 6: Prevention & Management
Lesson 7: Training & Reinforcers
*Lesson 8: Training & Skills
Lesson 9: Changing the Emotion & More Resources
COURSE EXAM
*includes video demos
Meet Your Instructors
LEAH BORNSTEIN
Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT)
Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer
"Aggression in Dogs" Graduate
NEIKA SMESSAERT
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Victoria Stilwell Professional Dog Trainer (VSPDT)
Fear Free Veterinary - Level 2
Fear Free Trainer Certified
LEAH BORNSTEIN
Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT)
Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer
Aggression in Dogs Graduate
NEIKA SMESSAERT
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Victoria Stilwell Professional Dog Trainer (VSPDT)
Fear Free Veterinary - Level 2
Fear Free Trainer Certified
Meet Our Demo Dogs!
Meet Our Demo Dogs!
TUCKER
11 years old
American Staffordshire Terrier
ZOEY
14 years old
German Shepherd
KABU
3 years old
German Shepherd/Corgi Mix
CANELO
6.5 months old
German Shepherd/Husky Mix
TUCKER
11 years old
American Staffordshire Terrier
ZOEY
14 years old
German Shepherd
KABU
3 years old
German Shepherd/Corgi Mix
CANELO
6.5 months old
German Shepherd/Husky Mix
Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Donors & Supporters
These courses would not have been possible without the generous contributions of our supporters. Your belief in our mission has fueled the development of this project, enabling us to bring valuable resources to dog lovers everywhere.
With Deep Appreciation, We Acknowledge:
OUR GENEROUS DONORS
Victoria Stilwell Academy
Judy & Darren Lee
Rose Bornstein-Bedoya
Jerica Bornstein
Tiffany Lovell
Maia Owen
Mike Greenberg
Katie Fusilier
Jill Thompson
Emma Faye
Leah Bornstein
DEMO DOG FAMILIES
Barbara Hyde
Samuel Reynolds
Sachiyo Abe
Yahir Alvarado
Leah Bornstein
OUR CORE PROJECT TEAM
Project Manager: Jane Shin
Project Coordinator: Bryan Tristan Mallari
Video Editor: Diana Hakova
LMS Set-Up: Jill Añoneuvo
Marketing Strategy: Ilya Poltavets, Bryce Chapman
Sales Content: Matea Pfeifer, Lisa Friesel
Sales Page Designer: Daniel Riscar
Writing Coach: Heidi Fitzsimmons
Set Design: Christina Molcillo
Production Team: Yahir Alvarado, Celeste Jones
CEO of Thrive: Raitis Stalazs
With Thanks to the Thrive Team
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Thrive Course Studios team for their commitment to this project. A special thanks to Jane Shin and Diana Hakova, who worked tirelessly and devoted countless extra hours to ensure the accessibility features of these courses were thoughtfully and thoroughly integrated. Your dedication and hard work made a significant impact.
We also appreciate Raitis Stalazs, CEO of Thrive Course Studios, for graciously extending both deadlines & unexpected resources to ensure we met the accessibility needs of this project.
SPECIAL THANKS
Neika Smessaert
Neika flew all the way from Indiana to participate in the filming of these courses. Neika, your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute extended beyond the screen, as you also played a crucial role in content creation. Thank you for being an integral part of this project!
Amber Paschal
Amber, your contributions in audio review and providing general feedback were invaluable in refining the course videos. Your keen attention to detail and thoughtful insights helped elevate the quality of these courses. We are deeply appreciative of your allyship, time, and all the support you dedicated to see this project succeed!
Jerica Bornstein
For your unwavering belief in us, this project, and your constant support—thank you for being a cornerstone of our journey.
Contact Us:
In-Person Service Counties:
Essex, Morris, Union, Middlesex, & Passaic counties
We are located in:
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054
DISCLAIMER: Behavior modification is a collaborative process that depends on the consistent implementation of training techniques by the owner. While we specialize in fostering positive behavioral changes, no trainer can guarantee specific outcomes or "cure" a dog's behavior. As behavior is influenced by numerous factors, including environment and individual circumstances, the dog's behavior remains the responsibility of the owner.
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