๐พย Walk This Way Instructor Program
Teach Calm, Confident, Cooperative Leash-Walking Skills โ the Force-Free Way!
๐ย Earn Continuing Education Units While You Learn!
PPAB: 3.5 CEUs | CCPDT: 3.5 CEUs | IAABC: 3.5 CEUs
Help dogs and their guardians rediscover the joy of walking together โย without pulling, lunging, or frustration.
Walking nicely on a leash isnโt just a polite behavior โ itโs aย life skillย that strengthens relationships, builds confidence, and promotes emotional well-being.
When dogs pull or drag their guardians, walks become stressful, leading to fewer outings, reduced exercise, and missed opportunities for enrichment and social connection.
Thatโs why we created theย DogNostics Walk This Way Instructor Programย โ aย complete, ready-to-teach curriculum that empowers trainers, instructors, and behavior professionals to teach leash-walking skills that last.
๐ย Why Walk This Way?
Walk This Way is anย evidence-based, force-free programย that helps dogs and their people walk together inย calm connection and cooperation.
Youโll explore theย whyย behind leash-pulling and learnย practical, positive strategiesย to build focus, confidence, and teamwork โ transforming daily walks into learning opportunities and joyful bonding experiences.
Throughย engaging lessons, games, handouts, and video demonstrations, youโll gain the tools and confidence toย teach, coach, and inspireย with clarity, kindness, and professional skill.
๐ย Who Is This Program For?
๐ย For Trainers & Pet Professionals:
Gain aย ready-to-teach, structured curriculumย with full instructor support, editable materials, and marketing resources.
Use it forย group classes, private lessons, or workshopsย โ everything you need is included!
๐พย For Pet Guardians:
Discover simple, effective techniques to make walksย relaxed, enjoyable, and rewardingย โ for both ends of the leash.
๐ย Whatโs Included in the Walk This Way Instructor Program
Everything you need toย teach, inspire, and support your clientsย is inside this professional instructor toolkit.
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Complete Six-Class Training Curriculum โ introductions, key concepts, and practical exercises for each session.
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Bonus 2-Day Workshop Curriculum โ adaptable for events, seminars, or fast-track classes.
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Twelve Step-by-Step Exercises โ detailed, progressive lessons for calm, controlled walking.
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Eight Proofing Games โ creative, real-world activities to strengthen loose-leash reliability.
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Ten Educational Knowledge Segments โ explain why dogs pull and how to prevent it.
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Comprehensive Client Handouts โ ready-to-share resources that reinforce each lesson and help students practise key skills between classes.
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Promote Your Class โ Social Media Graphics & Captions Pack โ attract new students and build engagement with eye-catching graphics and ready-to-post captions.
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Marketing & Business Guidance โ pricing tips, layout ideas, and class size recommendations.
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Editable Attendance Certificates & Graduation Ceremony Outline.
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Instructor Videos & Demonstrations โ build your teaching confidence and skill set.
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Your Instructor Manual (45 Pages) โ a complete reference for lesson delivery and client success.
๐ฏย Bonus for Attendees! Once you complete Walk This Way, youโll receive an exclusiveย 50% discountย on ourย โ10 Steps to Walking Nicely on a Loose Leashโย program โ a six-class follow-up curriculum designed to help you keep your students progressing and your classes thriving!
โฑ๏ธ Course Length
The Walk This Way Instructor Program offers approximately 6โ8 hours of guided study, including video lessons, instructor knowledge segments, and practical teaching demonstrations.
This self-paced course is designed to fit your schedule โ study at your own speed, revisit lessons anytime, and put your new skills into practice as you go.
Additional time may be spent reviewing your instructor resources, teaching plans, and client materials as you prepare to deliver your own Walk This Way classes.
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ย Optional Certification Opportunity
After completing the program, youโll have the opportunity (with no obligation) toย certify as a Walk This Way Instructor (DN-WTWI).
Earn your officialย certificate and digital credential badgeย to proudly display your expertise and commitment to ethical, force-free training.
๐กย Program Options
This package includes theย full Walk This Way curriculumย and all accompanyingย instructor resources.
Please note โย certification is not includedย in this package. If youโd like toย earn your DN-WTWI credential, simply:
1๏ธโฃย View the complete Walk This Way Program curriculumย below.
2๏ธโฃ Then,ย click the graphic at the bottom of this pageย to access theย full program and certification package.
That option includesย everything in this course plus your certification assessment, allowing you to become aย Certified Walk This Way Instructor (DN-WTWI)ย and proudly display your professional credential and badge.
๐พย Walk This Way โ Where Every Step Builds Connection, Confidence & Calm Communication.
๐ย Register Now and Start Teaching Walk This Way!
View the full curriculum below!
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to your WTW Instructor Knowledge & Skills Lessons (2:47)
- Lesson 1. Clicker Games & Why Dogs Pull (4:27)
- Lesson 2. Standing on Leash & The Mechanics of Delivery (5:58)
- Lesson 3. Front & Basic Learning Theory (9:11)
- Lesson 4. Close & Train-Test-Train (5:25)
- Lesson 5. Alert Sound & Empowerment (4:56)
- Lesson 6. Let's Go & Self-Reinforcing Behaviors (3:02)
- Lesson 7. Count to 10 & Alternative Reinforcers (5:35)
- Lesson 8. This Way & Distractions (13:15)
- Lesson 9. Close Encounters & My Dog is Pulling (11:23)
- Lesson 10. Gear Change, Stroke the Leash & Transport (8:46)
- Module Conclusion
- From Theory to Practice โ Your Practical Teaching Resources
- Clicker Games - How to Condition Your Marker & Promote Focus (6:42)
- How to Train Stand on Leash โ Encouraging Relaxed Leash Behavior (15:01)
- How to Train 'Front' - The 'Facing You' Position (16:57)
- How to Train 'Close' - The Left Side Position (8:23)
- How to Train an Alert Sound - A Positive Interrupter (13:53)
- How to Train โLetโs Goโ โ The Movement Cue (16:58)
- How to Train โCount to Tenโ โ Building Duration on a Loose Leash (11:29)
- How to Train โThis Wayโ โ Navigating Turns with Focus and Flow (2:31)
- How to Use the Rapid-Fire Protocol โ Pay, Pay, Pay!
- How to Teach "Transport", โQuick-Quickโ, and โS-L-O-Wโ - Changing Gears! (14:38)
- How to 'Stroke' the Leash โ Creating Calm Connection (2:00)
- Walk This Way in the Real World โ Turning Training into Everyday Success (9:52)
- Module Conclusion
- Welcome to Your Instructor Toolkit!
- Client Handouts โ Reinforce Learning Beyond the Classroom
- Stay Connected โ Client Welcome & Reminder Email Templates
- Promote Your Class โ Social Media Graphics & Captions Pack
- Celebrate Success โ Editable Client Graduation Certificate
- Your 45-page Walk This Way Instructor Manual
๐ Why Become a Walk This Way Instructor?
Becoming a DogNostics Walk This Way Instructor (DN-WTWI) sets you apart as a professional committed to ethical, evidence-based dog training.
As a certified instructor, youโll:
๐ Earn the post-nominal title Walk This Way Instructor, DN-WTWI
๐ Join a global community of professionals who reject the use of shock, choke, prong, fear, or intimidation
๐ Demonstrate verified knowledge, practical skill, and strong coaching ability
๐ Receive your official certificate and DN-WTWI digital badge to showcase on your website, social media, and promotional materials.