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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Human End of the Leash: Dog Training's Missing Link

The Human End of the Leash: Dog Training's Missing Link

Artley, Kimberly

Paperback

Pets: DogsSelf-Help

ISBN13: 9798218781743
Publisher: Kimberly Artley
Published: Oct 12 2025
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Dog training isn't just about the dog. It's about you. Most training methods focus on the wrong end of the leash - the dog. But a dog's understanding and behavior are a direct reflection of us: what we're doing and not doing, what we're aware and unaware of, our habits, blind spots, unresolved traumas, unconscious patterns, and even our nervous systems. Dogs aren't robots. They are highly attuned, sentient beings - picking up on what we bring into the space long before we speak. They read our energy, our body language, how we carry ourselves, and even what we carry within us. Many of the problems we struggle with in our dogs are ones we unknowingly conditioned - through what we did, didn't do, and weren't aware of. Blind spots, stress, unresolved experiences, and unconscious habits all travel down the leash. Too often, dogs - whether in foster, rescue, or family homes - are misunderstood, mis-assessed, misjudged, and mislabeled. They're set up to fail. Why? Because countless people who work with dogs - and even the most loving pet parents - are dog lovers... not dog understanders. There's a vast difference. Love is vital, but it's not enough. Without deeper knowledge of canine behavior, psychology, and training beyond treat-based exchanges, dogs lack the clarity and support they need to feel safe, to thrive and heal. Behavior is heavily nuanced and highly complex, shaped by countless variables that interact with one another - including the human's emotional and nervous system imprints. The most effective way to address it is with a holistic, root-cause approach - the foundation of Kimberly Artley's signature, unconventional, behavioral training method.

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