Read your dog
The long way round
In 2014, my family’s Akita was put down. That is why I became a dog trainer. The brand is named after the film that brought him to us. The journey from there, through zoo work, an ECE Masters, and assistance dogs.
From the practice
Stories
Long-form writing on the work of living with a dog.
Case studies, founder reflections, and pieces on how the method has changed specific households. Some are written by Diona, some are about the people and dogs she has worked with.
Featured · Read your dog
The long way round
In 2014, my family’s Akita was put down. That is why I became a dog trainer. The brand is named after the film that brought him to us. The journey from there, through zoo work, an ECE Masters, and assistance dogs.
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Understand your dog
Why the method clicks for autistic owners
Most dog training assumes the handler will intuit the dog. I have spent my life not intuiting humans, and I have ended up unusually good at reading dogs. There is a reason the method works for autistic owners.