Dog Behavior & Training Tutorials

Learn about dog behavior. Improve leash handling skills. Help dogs with fear and leash reactivity.

dog behavior and training tutorials by Alana Stevenson — homeless dog at animal shelter (dog's paw on woman's hand)Self-paced dog behavior and training tutorials by Alana Stevenson, MS.

Earn CEUs for CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, and CBCC-KA from Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).

Unlimited access and downloadable scripts for each presentation.

All Dog Behavior & Training Tutorials

Understand how dogs communicate and decipher their body language.
Do you know the behavioral signs that tell whether dogs are playing or fighting? What are appeasement gestures, and how do dogs cooperate? Identify early signs of anxiety, and find out how dogs diffuse conflict and prevent aggression. Is jumping a dominant behavior—or just misunderstood?

Learn new leash handling skills and how to reposition your dog on leash.
Develop better control without pulling on your dog—which can intensify behavior problems—or losing your balance, which can lead to injury. Reposition dogs on leash around distractions and stressful triggers so they are calmer and more attentive to you. All methods are humane. There are no leash corrections (leash jerks or leash pops).

dog behavior & training tutorial by Alana Stevenson — dog behavior and communicationBody Language & Communication, $19

Behavior Tutorial

0.5 CEUs for CBCC-KA — Approved by CCPDT

  • How dogs communicate with each other and with people
  • The best way to greet dogs and why body language matters
  • Understanding the oppositional reflex
  • Real reasons for jumping
  • Puppy biting and mouthing
  • Why you shouldn’t punish a dog for growling
  • Playing vs. fighting — how to tell the difference
  • Appeasement gestures and signals to prevent conflict
Body Language & Communication


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dog training video — Leash Handling: Isometrics, Balance & Control by Alana StevensonLeash Handling: Isometrics, Balance & Control, $25

Training Video

0.5 CEUs for CPDT-KA and CPDT-KSA — Approved by CCPDT
Includes training guide with photos

7 Lessons

  • How to hold the leash for more control
  • Isometrics – including locking and freezing
  • Body mechanics – proper alignment and balance
  • Body mechanics – balance and alignment (practicing with a dog)
  • Shortening the leash
  • Shortening the leash for small dogs
  • Leash handling practice with dogs

Follow along with Candace and her rescued pit bull, Lucy, as they practice the techniques with you.

Video runtime: 22:12 min
Completing all lessons typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Rewatch as needed to learn, practice, and build confidence.

Leash Handling: Isometrics, Balance & Control


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Leash techniques for fearful and aggressive dogs — training video by Alana StevensonPositioning Techniques on Leash for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs, $21

Training Video

0.5 CEUs for CPDT-KA and CPDT-KSA — Approved by CCPDT
Includes training guide with photos

Learn how to reposition your dog during distractions or stressful triggers

4 Lessons

  • How your dog moves—or how to move your dog (luring)
  • Changing direction (the U-turn or 180°)
  • Turn your dog away from a stressor
  • Switch sides with your dog (position your dog to the right or left)

Follow along with Candace and her rescued pit bull, Lucy, as they learn the techniques.

It is recommended to first practice Leash Handling: Isometrics, Balance & Control.

Video runtime: 14:52 min
Completing all lessons typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Rewatch as needed to learn, practice, and build confidence.

Positioning Techniques on Leash


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dog behavior and training bundle by Alana StevensonDog Behavior & Training Bundle, $45

All dog behavior and training tutorials by Alana Stevenson – Save $20
Total runtime: 1 hr 2 min

  • Body Language & Communication (Behavior, 24:26 min)
  • Leash Handling: Isometrics, Balance & Control (Training Video, 22:12 min)
  • Positioning Techniques on Leash for Fearful & Aggressive Dogs (Training Video, 14:52 min)
  • Two training guides with photos
  • Unlimited access and downloadable script for each tutorial
  • Includes SOPs:
    • Assessing Behavior to Develop a Behavior Modification Plan
    • Use of Dog Harnesses

Dog Behavior & Training Bundle

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