Welcome to the Natural Dog Training Blog
Welcome to the Natural Dog Training Blog. Here you will find all sorts of practical information designed to give you an entirely new relationship with your dog. You will learn how your dog actually sees the world (or rather, how your dog FEELS the world), and you will develop a thorough understanding of how a dog’s prey instinct is at the core of all of their behavior. If you’re looking for a way to transform your relationship with your dog into one that’s truly based on trust, as well as love, you’ve come to the right place. With Natural Dog Training, you can learn how to work with your dog’s natural instincts in order to bring out their best behavior. Rather than fighting your dog’s nature, you will discover how to work with it, and your dog will respond to you during even their most intense experiences.
If you were walking through the woods with your dog without a leash, and you came across a deer, would you want your dog to come when you call instead of chasing the deer? Do you want a dog that gets along well with other dogs and people? Do you want a dog who’s quiet and content indoors, and full of playful energy when you’re outside? Do you want the peace of mind that you get from knowing that your interactions with your dog satisfy their deepest doggie desires? Through Natural Dog Training, you will learn how to become the center of your dog’s emotional universe in order to get the results you desire.
As you learn about the Natural Dog Training philosophy (that a dog’s behavior is based on their emotional interaction with the world), you will also be learning practical techniques for:
Obedience Training: Teach your dog how to heel, sit, lie down, stay, and - most importantly - come when called, no matter what the distraction.
Solving Difficult Problems: Is your dog aggressive, overly submissive, hyperactive? You will learn what is at the core of these behaviors, what your dog is TRULY telling you, and how to solve these problems once and for all.
The best part is that no matter what you do, you will have fun doing it.
Be sure to bookmark this site, so you can return to it again and again. I’m always adding new content, answering questions from readers, and, in general, trying to make this the most complete resource for Natural Dog Training on the web.
Where to start:
- Learn the Basics: If you’re new to Natural Dog Training, a good place to start is the Learn the Basics section, where I have given an order to some of my earlier articles. These articles will help you learn Natural Dog Training from the ground up, as well as give you fundamental exercises for building your relationship with your dog.
- The Natural Dog Training Blog: My blog is frequently updated with new content and techniques, and I also answer questions from readers. All of the “basics” first appeared as articles in the blog, so if you want to get the latest information, this is the place for you! All of the articles are also listed in historical order in the archives section, for your convenience.
- The Store: In the store, you’ll be able to pick up essential tools of the trade that are often hard to find elsewhere. At the moment, I’m offering high-quality ultra-long training leads, which will help you train your dog to be completely off-leash while still having the security of knowing your dog is under your physical control. Plus you can play fetch in public spaces while still honoring the intent of your local leash laws. I didn’t tell you that.
- Services: If you’re interested in an even more personalized approach, I am available for lessons, workshops, and presentations. Visit the Natural Dog Training Blog Services page for more information.
- Video: OK, at the moment there isn’t a video section. Stay tuned, though, for you will be able to view/download instructional videos to help you develop your Natural Dog Training-inspired relationship with your dog.
Who is the author of the Natural Dog Training Blog?
My name is Neil Sattin, and I learned Natural Dog Training through an apprenticeship with Kevin Behan (who developed the Natural Dog Training method). I live in Portland, Maine, with my wife and son, 3 cats, and, of course, my dog Nola (who you see pictured at the top of each page). You can find out more about me on my About page (which also contains a link to the story of how I became a dog trainer). I also write a blog devoted to personal development, being successful, and being yourself at neilsattin.com.