This Online Dog Training Course Will Blow Your Mind!

Dive into our first online basic dog training course: bit.ly/simpawtico_dog_training...
We are proud to partner with International Open Academy to offer Simpawtico’s first online video course: “Dog Training Essentials.” This course was created and taught by Simpawtico’s owner and founder, Ian Stone, a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA). Offering over four hours of content and spanning 27 videos, this expansive set of guided lessons covers everything the common dog owner would need to know.
If you’re far and away and can’t take one of our group classes, this online course will let you work at your own pace without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Whether you just brought home a new puppy, adopted a shelter dog, or live with an older dog who never got properly trained this course is perfect for you.
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[@JOSEOCHOA-lk7dc]

I bought this course and I can honestly say that this is the best investment I have made in terms of owning a dog. Your comprehensive course covered many things that are not normally covered in detail in the KZbin videos. I live in a town in Texas where’s there’s no qualified trainers within a 60 mile radius so your course was very helpful.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Outstanding! Happy to help, my man!

[@AlexaWhit]

Wonderful! Thank you, Ian!

[@ljw4042]

Just signed up, thanks so much for such a great Black Friday deal, too! Just got a 10 week old GSD puppy and can’t wait to get started with her! ❤️

[@lauriemrsnash]

This is fantastic! I recently found your channel and have been binge watching your videos. I absolutely love your training methods, and the way you deliver and explain the information is so helpful. All of your videos and this online course will be so helpful with our existing dogs and the puppy we will be bringing home in the next couple of weeks. Thank you!

[@sarapaulik4242]

So excited for this!! I love your videos!

[@BeneathMyArmour]

Purchased and highly recommend this course! Our local dog clubs use outdated methods which did not feel right at all for our beloved home pet, so we are very excited that although we can't attend your classes in person, we can follow your clearly structured modern training course to know exactly where to begin with our recently adopted puppy. Thank you!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thank you for the kind review! I'm really happy that it was helpful for you!

[@chrisovak]

This is great news! The work you do for our canine friends is amazing

[@tiffernut2456]

Super Excited!

[@Lillypad3183]

Ahhhhh I'm so excited about this, it is exactly what I need!!!!

[@cynthiabakke825]

YESSSS!!!! Signed up before I was one minute in. I have always loved my fur babies regardless of their "issues", like my lab I adopted from the shelter who cost us over 15,000 in vet bills from eating inedible things by the time old age got him (can you guess why he was in the shelter?). My current canine companions are barky and get into things when given the chance, and I have no doubt that they will benefit from more structure even more than I will :-) My future doggos will be started off on the right foot when they come home, whether puppies or adults. Thanks for all you do!

[@AnythingEB]

Pawsome! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your content and your craft. Can't wait to take the course!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thank you!

[@grlfromtx09]

Oooo getting a new puppy! LOVE all your videos - I discovered and they have stood out amongst all the other dog training channels on youtube, been binging! going to get this course!

[@maryjane89]

Hello from the Netherlands! I'm about to adopt a shelter pup and since this will be my first dog, I've been watching all of your videos in preparation. I think you do a great job at keeping the videos accessible while not talking down to people or leaving out information in order to keep it simple; everything is clear and makes sense. I would not have been able to afford the course on top of all the other things I still have to get before the dog moves in, so this Black Friday deal could not have come at a better time. Thank you so much, and keep up the good work!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thank you!

[@cesar.rodrigues]

That's awesome! I'll definitely buy this course :) Thanks a lot

[@beckyparker9466]

Thank you so much Ian. I live in Canada and I was super excited when I saw you offered an online course! I ordered it right away. It's everything I hoped it would be. I love how you teach and the bond you share with your dogs. Sadly, I had to say goodbye to my nearly 14 year old Boston terrier, Robbie, in November. At the end of May I fell hard for a rescue Sheltie/labrador pup, named Finn. He's 6 months old and we are starting to practice your lessons. I'm struggling a bit because he already completed puppy class with his Foster using a different training style which has fallen apart recently in the sense that he will sit or lay down for me, but slooowly. And since I'm not a fan of the leash corrections to stop pulling on walks (that he was previously trained to heel with and isn't working for me anyway), I've stopped the walks until I can work through it with your exercises. Feels wrong to stop his walks, but I am doing everything I can to exercise him mentally and physically in the mean time (yard play, stubbys, stuffed kong, hide and seek, dog play dates). He is a fast energetic pup when he feels like it, but he isn't super motivated during the focus training. Finn isn't all that food motivated..won't eat kibble as treats (liver dusted), so-so on liver and soft training treats. My Boston was a big food lover, so this is weird for me. LOL. Not sure if I need to find more appealing treats or I just need to keep at it (which I will regardless). He is very sweet, well behaved and always comes when called, so that is excellent! We will keep plugging away at it! Thanks for all that you do!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

You got this! You've got the heart and the right mindset. Take your time, be patient and supportive and you'll get it all!

[@samuelturner5489]

I’m getting a new Mini Aussie pup this week! Your channel gives some killer information.

[@paytonrae5337]

Oh happy day! I just adopted a shelter dog. This could help with some issues we are having!

[@karenhayes6932]

Yes!

[@dylanjames4363]

Fantastic. I’ll be signing up.

[@markbrickson6534]

I purchased and took this online course. It was EXCELLENT and a great value; highly recommend. I can't wait to take my newly-adopted Lab-Doberman mix through it!

[@tanigaspar4049]

What was the fee structure??

[@ninjazii]

im preparing for my new pup and ive been binge watching training videos on youtube! You are THE BEST SO FAR!! im buying your course right now :)

[@donsantos8798]

Great tips!

[@angharadwelch388]

Congrats!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thanks!

[@analarson2920]

Sounds great, my Lenten journey for February

[@alimurphy2365]

I just bought this course! Very excited that you offer this, Ian. I like the information you impart and the way you communicate it is very clear and sticks in my brain. Levon, my 6 month old rat terrier, will live a much longer and happier life once the two of us become a well-trained duo.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Awesome, thank you! And good luck!

[@craigknibbs3307]

Signed up to the course today! Working through module 1; so far the content is interesting, informative and enjoyable. Excellent value for money. Thanks Ian :)

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

You're very welcome! I'm happy that it's useful for you!

[@isiaac5715]

I got stuck on the purchase page after I put in my card

[@bulltastik]

I’ve been subscribed for awhile & I truly like your training methodology!

[@mystiqueisland777]

So excited! When I get paid next week I am 100% getting this for our new rescue!! :)

[@driamarie3418]

I neeeedddd it

[@arevee9429]

I'd gladly pay for local classes with you. I've done lots of dog training over the years and there are very few really good trainers.

[@ruthgreen5718]

Omg. I dont have much money since my husband gets ssd and i work part time. I live in the same area you are. Thank you for doing this

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Ruth! My pleasure. I hope it's helpful for you!

[@livvyjos]

I absolutely love your dog training and information videos. Could you please do a comprehensive dog clicker video? Searched all over KZbin and there aren’t many good ones. Would love to hear your views and techniques of the best way to use a clicker and how to phase it out. Compared to all the other dog trainers, I love your voice, approach, relevant information and technical terms, reference to resources, mate you’re just amazing. So easy to follow your instructions. It just makes sense. Thank you!! You’ve been so helpful, can’t wait to get my puppy and apply everything you’ve taught me. You’re great at training humans! ;)

[@laurenmartin7762]

This is awesome!!! I'm reading through the class description, and I have a question that I hope you are able to answer! Will this class be helpful for an owner who has a dog that is fairly advanced in basic obedience? My 1-year-old Jack Russell is reliable on most of the obedience topics listed in the class breakdown, but I still feel there are some things we can work on at home such as jumping on counters. (Classes we have taken focus on behavior in public versus behavior around the home.) If this class may not be the best fit for a pair like us, do you have some other classes in the works that we can look out for?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hey there! I think you're probably thinking right: this wouldn't be a good fit for you. I'm afraid it might double up on a lot of the things you already have under your belt and I certainly wouldn't want to waste your time or money. We don't currently have any online classes in development for things like jumping (at least not soon). I do a seminar now and then but that doesn't help you either! For right now we have a jumping PDF on the website you could check out: www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/downloadables/

[@laurenmartin7762]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining Wow, thank you so much! This is a whole treasure trove to go through. Your approach to training has really been the backbone of training my crazy puppy into a great dog, and I am always eager to see more from you guys!

[@IlyaBasin]

Ian, love your videos. Got the online course too. Can you recommend any dog trainers in the Washington DC metro area (more specifically in the Northern Virginia)? Thanks in advance.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Ilya! The best resource is to point you to the trainer searches on the big professional organizations. All of these can be done with custom zip code searches. I'd start with the CCPDT: www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/ This is the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. These will be probably among the most qualified. They'll all be CPDT-KA (like me) or CBCC-KA. There’s also the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants): m.iaabc.org/consultant/ You could also try the Karen Pryor Academy: karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-trainer/#!directory/map All of the Karen Pryor people will be certified through that school as KPA-CTP. And finally, you could give the Association of Professional Dog Trainers a try: apps.apdt.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=TrainerSearch I'd do the APDT last because not everyone listed will be a certificate holder of some sort. That's not always a guarantee of high quality, of course, but the field is definitely full of highs and lows. GOOD LUCK!

[@IlyaBasin]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining thank you

[@samuelturner5489]

Question: I will be getting a new pup over the weekend and I'm thinking of getting a faux grass potty pad for the initial stages of house training. I live in an apartment complex and in a cold state, so would putting the pee pad out on the balcony be a good option for quick bathroom trips. I've heard concerns of pee pads because it can encourage the dog to go in the house, but if the pad is in open air and has the texture of grass, would this be avoided?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

There's a spatial preference as well, so you could ostensibly train your dog to always go on the balcony. As for the faux grass...it's worthless. A dog can absolutely tell the difference between grass and fake grass. If you want your dog to eventually pee on grass, get REAL grass up there. If you want to always use the balcony, then use whatever you want out there, but be as consistent as anybody who lives in a regular house with a yard would be. Check out our Potty Training PDF on our website: www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/downloadables/

[@lucyadventures2023]

Bringing home my beautiful little Boston Terrier in 4 days!!! So excited for this opportunity to learn from your expertise, thank you so much!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

YAY! A Boston! Congratulations on your new buddy!

[@shoonasasi8377]

I just purchased this course the other night in preparation for our little Coton de Tulear coming on June 3rd and I've been doing a module a night. I have 2 questions though, please. When can I start this training? He'll be between 8-9 weeks when we get him. Should I start within the first few days once he's settled in? I am home all day so I'd planned to do a few 5-minute sessions a day but I don't want to start if he's too young. Also, I feel like I'm going to be feeding a ton of treats multiple times a day. How do I ensure he doesn't get fat with all these rewards he's going to get? I was planning to use 'supercharged kibbled' as per your video and take a portion of his daily allotment of food, but for the high reward treats I'm worried he's going to pork up! I was thinking boiled chicken? Thanks so much! I've really been so impressed by your videos.

[@LegendaryAnimations]

I haven't used or heard of open academy before. Are all of the videos on the course viewable on that site alone after the purchase or is there a download that contains all the files?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hey there! The videos are only available on the IOA site; you have 12 months after purchase to activate the course and once you activate the course it's available for 60 days.

[@LegendaryAnimations]

Simpawtico Dog Training Ah got it. Thank you very much! Keep up the great work :D

[@annmariegarko-hill436]

How do I get on the mailing list? How long do we have access to the content?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Anne Marie! You can join the mailing list here: bit.ly/2dqBljF You have 12 months after purchase to activate the course and once you activate the course it's available for 60 days. You can extend this study period as well.

[@katdenning6535]

I've been watching all your videos in anticipation of getting our first dog in a few months. We have a situation where the dog my young kids (7&9)are most familiar with is my mother-in-law's 4-year-old havashu. Unfortunately, her dog has had little-to-no training and does not make a good role model for pet management I need suggestions for teaching my kids how best to help train a dog. Is it possible to train someone else's dog? This would be good practice for them, if so.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Kat. I'll tell you...training someone else's dog is what I do 40 hours a week and it's completely contingent on the owner continuing the work, or one of two things happen: 1) the dog never improves (most likely), or 2) is perfect for me and completely treats the owner like an annoyance. I think for the situation you're describing where your kids can get involved, you probably won't make much traction on extended skills like walking or come. But quick little things like Leave It, or better Sits and Downs, or even Get Off will probably give you all a taste and help you hone your timing and communication. It's not a bad arena to practice in and it can only make you better!

[@dimangus3225]

I just got a puppy and started looking at this channel. I d love to see this course but it seems unavailable at this moment. Is this only me or you guys did put this course on other platforms?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hey there! The hosting website just launched a new version today (seriously…timing, right?) and I JUST updated the links. Go here for the course: bit.ly/simpawtico_dog_training_essentials

[@michelemorgenthaler5473]

Has anyone had any trouble accessing their class from IOA? I paid for the class, but it doesn’t show up in my account. Been trying to contact folks at IOA since Jan 15th. No luck yet! Help? I am a huge fan and have watched all of your free videos and wanted to learn more, but I am so frustrated that I haven’t been able to start the training!!!

[@bloodzskate]

I wish I could get a dog.

[@spoutpit]

Hi Ian. I just subscribed to your course and I like your approach. I have a 9 weeks old German shepherd. His training is going well. One BIG ISSUE: potty training. He doesn’t seem to understand where to go. I see his signs, take him to the outside spot, then nothing. He stays there, lay down, fool around. I can wait there for 30 minutes. As soon as I leave the spot for a short walk, boom ! He reliefs himself. Any expert tips? I am desperate. Tks

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Take a look at my Potty Training eBook: www.simpawtico-training.com/potty-training-decoded

[@alliphil1]

Does this course make it clear how long it would take to train on different things? That’s one thing I see missing from a lot of dog training videos - it says what to do and how to do it but doesn’t set clear expectations in how long it may take to train depending on the temperament or breed of dog. Without clear expectations it’s easy to give up or feel like your dog is untrainable. So that’s the reason I’m asking if the online course lets us know what to expect in terms of how long it may take to train different things. Thanks in advance for responding and thanks for all the helpful videos!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

We give you a ballpark, but it's absolutely impossible to set a time expectation on this. Not only is every dog a different learner with their own aptitudes and interests, but owners are more or less skilled at delivery. Not to mention the time spent practicing. I've seen people do the same training in a few days that took others a few weeks. It's completely subjective to the learner and the teacher.

[@alliphil1]

Simpawtico Dog Training ok great a ballpark would definitely be helpful. Thanks!

[@Dolphran1]

I saw the earlier comment that "once you activate the course it's available for 60 days". Does that mean that after 60 days one cannot review the material anymore? There's no way to come back in a few months and refresh details one might have forgotten?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

I've actually gotten lifetime for everyone. You may see a 60 day countdown initially but you will get lifetime access!

[@cathieproffitt6432]

I am trying to purchase this course via the platform but there is no button to finalize sale after I pay through PayPal. Help!

[@JUStCALLMEZIMM]

So I rescued Whiskey she's about 1 year maybe a year and a half German Shepherd mix from what the owners said mixed with lab. She came from a crated family that their daughter didn't want her because if college. So here's my question she's is very close toe all the time. Almost just beginning to be loved . Witch I do. And I do with NYX but Everytime NYX gets close too Whiskey she growls. How can I stop this behavior. I've seem play together so I don't thinks it's aggression. Tanks in advance.

[@ziomcom8487]

Guys! I want to adopt a 5 year old dog, who's owner is very sick and they look for a new home. I had some animals in the past, my family had dogs, so I'm not super unfamiliar but I never had a dog "full-time", and before I do it I want to learn about how to care for her. Will this course be good for a adoption scenario?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Yes it will!

[@ziomcom8487]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining Ok! I'm signing up then!

[@soaleha1]

Hi Ian! I'm a dog walker in Toronto. When I first started my business I watched all your videos obsessively so I'm totally down to take this course. 2 questions though: would you say its a good fit for someone like me who has had tons of experience working with dogs already or does the course cover really basic beginner techniques? Secondly, would you say everything covered in the course follows a force-free ethic? Thanks so much!!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Leha! That's an interesting question: on the surface it DOES cover basic beginner stuff, but deeper down I don't think many others teach the finer details like I do. I don't know what your experience has been but I like to think you'd still get something out of it. I hope that doesn't come off like a sales pitch! I think the pieces about motivation and bond-building are really the pillars of the course, not necessarily the mechanical results (although those hopefully are stellar afterwards!). Finally, yes, it's a force free ethic. Like I said, huge on motivation and cooperation. That said, there is a section where we discuss how to deal with Oppositional Pressure Response. Our view is that even if you're not a "pressure trainer" your dog and your system will experience pressure somewhere/somehow so if we come up with, again, cooperative and supportive (and preemptive) rehearsals so we can deal with it without stress accumulation or getting confrontational, I think that's very productive. In the course we show how, as you continue to work together, even this disappears until you're both totally in synch together. I hope that makes sense and I hope it helps!

[@soaleha1]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining Amazing! Thank you so much! Looking forward to taking the course now!

[@ttaylor5847]

I am very interested in checking out your online course, but: [1] You state that I can access the course by following “the link directly below...” Sorry, but I cannot see any “link directly below.” I assume that if I find International Open Academy I can somehow locate your course? [2]. You mention something about those viewers who are a “member of your mailing list...” Please advise how I can sign up for this list. [3] You also mention a “Buyer’s Guide Version 2.0...” Again, I have no idea what this is, and would like to know about ALL the accessory information which simpatico offers in addition to your KZbin content. [4] Because your KZbin info is not dated, can you advise when the commencement of “Simpatico’s First Online Dog Training Course” was offered in this particular video? Lastly, I can only echo the comments of your many viewers...You do an excellent job of educating new dog owners in how to understand and effectively manage the new additions to our households. I wish I had seen your video about “...5 tips from Olive’s first week” sooner. It matched my situation exactly, & some of it is still helpful now! Thanks so much for your assistance!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Everything you're looking for is RIGHT UNDER THE VIDEO in the video description. If you commented on this, then you watched it on KZbin. The KZbin description contains links to BOTH the course, and the mailing list which is how you get the Buyer's Guide. Literally: right under the video. The link to the course is the very first thing on it. Right under our channel name.

[@PJFinster]

Is this course still available? The links don't work.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi PJ. I just tried the link and it worked. Try it again; maybe it was just a glitchy day on the net? 😉

[@PJFinster]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining Thanks, it works and I've purchased it. Looking forward to learning more! I am also a work from home dog owner, so will the crate training and limiting the puppies areas at first still apply to me? I didn't crate train my last dog as I was at home then most of the time as well.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hey PJ. Sounds like you're seeing a countdown, but I did manage to get lifetime for everyone. At some point it will either go away, or be meaningless if it reaches the end. You do have lifetime access, though! I made sure of it! And then to answer your direct questions, I would say the crate training may or may not be necessary for you, but limiting space definitely will be. I would for sure still recommend doing that for a puppy. Good luck!

[@PJFinster]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining thank you for the replies, I did see that it's unlimited after getting into the actual course, it just wasn't clear when signing up. So I edited my post. And thank you for the advice, we are doing great training as a precaution in case for future needs and it is going very well after doing some introduction periods.

[@AlexaWhit]

Will the course include understanding Dog body language?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Alas, there is not a formal section on that. I'd love to something with that in a similar format but there just wasn't room to devote a bunch to that.

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

Do you need a pet to do this course???

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Yes.

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining Do you help people who are overseas have reactive dogs?

[@chainleigh3025]

My six years old Caucasian shepherd dog bites anyone who touches him when he is eating. He even broke an emnploee's finger when brushing his mingled hair. I was bitten once too. He scares people in store. I have a two years old son. I am thinking about sending the dog to home of stray animals because I am concerned the safety of my family.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Definitely this is an unsafe situation. That's a serious case; don't mess around with it. Call a local pro, or a rescue, or a shelter. With a bite history the outcome in a shelter is not good, but unless you're 110% dedicated to keeping the dog and working (under the guidance of a professional in your area), I would recommend you look very hard at this situation. No easy path, for sure, and I'm so sorry to hear about it!

[@angelaspegar2483]

Can you please make a video on potty training??!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

We have a free PDF on our website for Potty Training: www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/downloadables/