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It's nice to hear when dog trainers who have learned from us describe Affective Dog Behavior as the "missing link" between wanting behavior change and understanding DOG. And it's even nicer when dog owners tell us that "This makes so much sense. How come other trainers don't teach this?" If you give ADB a chance and shift focus from traditional training to CARE First and decide that you don't like it after completing at least 50% of the course, you can request a full refund (for full refund details, see our 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee).

CARE First!

In a world that focuses on transactional training, we focus on relationships - not only between you and your dog(s) but also by extending the following benefits: - Lifetime access to your course - Conditional 30-day satisfaction guarantee - Free enrollment in our ADB Community Center for direct support

Tackling specific challenges

This is a +1 mini courses! To fully benefit from it, enrollment in the "You and your Dog - ADB Essentials" course is not mandatory but encouraged. If you haven't signed up for the Essentials course yet, consider enrolling with a discount (see below).

Community

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About the Course

You are getting ready to leave the house. With your dog glued to you, you wonder if you will come home to a mess again, or more noise complaints. None of the advice people have given you has made a difference, so far. You are at the end of your rope, yet desperate to help your dog ... and yourself.  A huge step in the right direction would be to understand what you are up against. By that, we mean the turmoil that takes place inside of your dog when they are left alone. Why can't your dog be like other dogs and settle when you leave, and what should you do before you leave the house or when you return? Is there anything you can do to boost your dog's confidence throughout the day? There certainly is, and it is all covered in your ADB Essentials +1 course combination.  For course content, please check out the below-listed curriculum. _____ This is a +1 course. A coupon code to be used for enrollment in the "You and your Dog" foundational course will be included in your welcome email. All ADB online courses come with lifetime access!

Scott Stauffer and Diana Kastner: Pioneers in CARE First!

Scott Stauffer has long embraced the principles of Affective Dog Behavior and CARE First, even before they developed into what is now recognized as Affective Dog Behavior. His deep interest in affective and social neuroscience, as well as mental health, has significantly influenced his perspective on and interactions with dogs, shaping his entire career. While Scott has a foundation in positive reinforcement training, he stands out as a uniquely skilled K9 Life Coach, prioritizing social-emotional connections and needs. Diana Kastner began her career in rescue rehabilitation. The obstacles she encountered with her own reactive and aggressive dogs prompted her to seek guidance from Scott Stauffer in 2016, and he has been her mentor ever since. Just three years later, Scott and Diana partnered together to officially establish K9 Life Coaching LLC and introduce their signature program, Affective Dog Behavior.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 48 Lessons

  1. 1

    WELCOME TO AFFECTIVE DOG BEHAVIOR

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      A LETTER FROM YOUR ADB TEAM

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      WHAT'S IN THE COURSE

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR ADB COURSE

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      REACH OUT TO US

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      COURSE INSTRUCTIONS & OTHER INFO

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      ADB COURSE PROGRAM

  2. 2

    CHAPTER 1 - SEPARATION

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      CHAPTER 1 - SEPARATION: WHAT'S IN IT

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      YOU AND YOUR DOG - ADB ESSENTIALS: REFRESHER

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      MISNOMER

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      SEPARATION CALL

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      SEPARATION DISTRESS VS ANXIETY

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      EXERCISE

  3. 3

    CHAPTER 2 - SEPARATION DISTRESS

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      CHAPTER 2 - SEPARATION DISTRESS: WHAT'S IN IT

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      WE ARE SORRY

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      WHAT IS SEPARATION DISTRESS

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      NEURONAL CONTROL

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      WHEN THE TRUSTED PERSON LEAVES

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      SETTLING DOWN & REUNION

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      HOW TO HELP PREVENT ESCALATION

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      EXERCISE

  4. 4

    CHAPTER 3 - SEPARATION ANXIETY

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      CHAPTER 3 - SEPARATION ANXIETY: WHAT'S IN IT

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      WHAT IS ANXIETY

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      WHAT IS SEPARATION ANXIETY

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      NEURONAL CONTROL

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      A NEED TO MOVE

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      SELF-HELP

  5. 5

    CHAPTER 4 - HOW TO HELP YOUR DOG

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      CHAPTER 4 - HOW TO HELP YOUR DOG

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      CARE & ATTACHMENT CHART

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      EXERCISE

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      ROUTINE AND PREDICTABILITY

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      HOW TO PREVENT OR EASE SEPARATION ANXIETY

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      EXERCISE

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      WHEN YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU - PART 1

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      WHEN YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU - PART 2

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      WHEN YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU - PART 3

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      VIDEO: WHEN YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      YOUR THIRSTY DOG

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      DON'T JUST WALK AWAY

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      REUNITING WITH YOUR DOG

    14. (Included in full purchase)

      EXERCISE

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      REPEATED NOVELTY

    16. (Included in full purchase)

      BE PATIENT

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      KEEPING HOME AND DOG SAFE

    18. (Included in full purchase)

      CRATE TRAINING

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      ONE MORE TIME: WHEN YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU

  6. 6

    COURSE KEY POINTS

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      COURSE KEY POINTS

  7. 7

    CONGRATULATIONS

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      DEAR DOG GUARDIAN

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      CONGRATULATIONS

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