🌟 Welcome to the DogNostics Walk This Way Program!

We’re thrilled to have you here — ready to explore one of the most rewarding aspects of dog training: helping dogs and their guardians walk together in calm connection and cooperation.

The Walk This Way Program is far more than a leash-walking course. It’s a complete, evidence-based curriculum that blends applied behavior science, emotional wellbeing, and practical instructor skills to help you create lasting, positive change for both dogs and people.

Through engaging lessons, video demonstrations, games, and structured lesson plans, you’ll learn to address leash-pulling at its source — understanding why dogs pull, how emotions influence behavior, and what motivates calm, connected walking. You’ll develop the skills to teach handlers how to communicate clearly, reinforce effectively, and enjoy every step.

🐾 For Pet Guardians:
You’ll discover practical, force-free tools to make walks more enjoyable and stress-free — building focus, confidence, and teamwork with your dog.

🎓 For Trainers and Pet Professionals:
You’ll gain a ready-to-teach, fully supported class curriculum — complete with knowledge lessons, skill demonstrations, handouts, and promotional materials. Designed around solid learning theory and positive reinforcement, this program equips you to confidently teach and coach others using clear, professional methods.

🏅 Become a Certified Walk This Way Instructor (DN-WTWI)

Once you’ve completed the program, you also have the opportunity — with no obligation — to certify as a Walk This Way Instructor.

The DogNostics Walk This Way Instructor (DN-WTWI) credential is for professionals who believe there is no place for shock, choke, prong, fear, or intimidation in canine training and behavior practices.

Earning your certification demonstrates that you:
✅ Meet DogNostics’ professional eligibility standards.
✅ Possess strong theoretical knowledge and practical mechanical skills.
✅ Can effectively coach pet guardians using force-free, ethical techniques.

Successful candidates receive their official Walk This Way Instructor Certificate and the DN-WTWI credential badge— a mark of excellence you can proudly display on your website, social media, or professional materials.

At its heart, Walk This Way isn’t just about walking — it’s about connection, compassion, and communication.

Whether you’re a passionate pet guardian or a professional trainer, you’ll finish this course equipped to make every walk calmer, more cooperative, and filled with mutual understanding — one confident step at a time.

🐾 About Your Program Author & Instructor

Louise Stapleton-Frappell, B.A. Hons. PCBC-A. PCT-A. CAP3. CTDI. CWRI. DN-FSG2. DN-CPCT2. FFCP.

Louise Stapleton-Frappell is an internationally respected professional dog trainer, behavior consultant, and educator. A Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center and a Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild, Louise is dedicated to promoting force-free, science-based, and ethical training practices across the globe.

As the creator and lead instructor of the DogNostics Dog Trainer Certificate Program, and author of multiple instructor certifications including Dog Trick Instructor, Walk This Way, and Fostering Collaborative Care, Louise has helped shape the education of pet professionals worldwide. Her programs blend clarity, compassion, and proven methodology—empowering trainers to teach with confidence and inspire lasting change.

Louise’s extensive credentials reflect her commitment to excellence. She holds dual professional accreditations as both a Canine Trainer and Canine Behavior Consultant through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board, alongside certifications in Trick Training, Fun Scent Games, Fear Free Animal Training, Clicker Competency - CAP3, Pet Care, Dog Emotion and Cognition, and Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Through her business, The DogSmith of Estepona, Louise provides personalized, positive reinforcement-based training to clients across Southern Spain. She is a sought-after speaker, published author, and mentor known for her warmth, professionalism, and unwavering advocacy for dogs and their guardians.