Truly Force Free Animal Training

Truly Force Free Animal Training Truly Force Free Animal Training is dedicated to positive reinforcement (reward based), force free animal training.

🐶Positive Reinforcement, Force Free Animal Training located in Ventura, California!

🐾We offer In-person Classes, Hybrid Classes, Online Courses, CEU Certified Webinars, and MORE!

🎧Check out our Positive Puppy Podcast & Backyard Pet Talk Podcast! We have a lot of pet training tips as well as information regarding science-based dog training and its benefits.

08/05/2026

Get your pup ready to earn their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title with this comprehensive, step-by-step online prep course!

Designed for dog owners who want to build strong foundations in obedience, good manners, and public behavior, this course walks you through each of the 10 test items on the official CGC test.

Whether you're aiming to boost your dog’s confidence, prepare for therapy dog work, or just raise a well-mannered canine companion, this course is your go-to guide.

What You’ll Learn You and your dog will be guided through the 10 CGC test items, with training tips, practice strategies, and real-world examples:
✅ Accepting a Friendly Stranger -Teach your dog to remain calm when approached by someone new.

✅ Sitting Politely for Petting -Help your dog stay relaxed and welcoming while being gently touched.

✅ Appearance and Grooming -Get your dog comfortable with light grooming and body handling.

✅ Out for a Walk Practice controlled walking with smooth turns and stops.

✅ Walking Through a Crowd -Train your dog to navigate around people with focus and calm.

✅ Sit & Down on Cue / Staying in Place -Strengthen basic obedience and teach your dog to stay confidently.

✅ Coming When Called-Improve your dog’s recall with practical real-life applications.

✅ Reaction to Another Dog -Encourage calm behavior around other dogs.

✅ Reaction to Distractions - Build your dog’s confidence when faced with unexpected sights and sounds.

✅ Supervised Separation- Teach your dog to stay relaxed when apart from you for a short time.

✅ Course Features
-On-demand video lessons
-Step-by-step training exercises
-Access from any device, anytime

👉 Who It's For
Perfect for dog owners, first-time handlers, or anyone preparing their dog for the CGC test.

Whether your dog is a playful pup or a mature companion, this course will help you build a strong, positive partnership that shines.

👉 Ready to earn that ribbon? 🐾 Enroll today check out trulyforcefree.com

🐶WELCOME TO TRULY FORCE FREE ANIMAL TRAINING where our mission is to spread knowledge and education for humane, force fr...
08/05/2026

🐶WELCOME TO TRULY FORCE FREE ANIMAL TRAINING where our mission is to spread knowledge and education for humane, force free treatment of all animals with EMPATHY & COMPASSION!

💚Check us out at WWW.TRULYFORCEFREE.COM💚

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08/04/2026

Body language

What your dog is telling you when they have different body language.

✅ If we really are careful when we watch their body language, we will understand what their emotional state is, what they're feeling, and maybe a little bit about what they' they're thinking.

✅ If our dog's ears go back or tail tucks when someone approaches or another dog approaches, they're trying to express that they're a little uncomfortable.

✅ If your dog gets really exuberant and they're wiggle in their whole body, then you know they're probably really happy.

✅ But sometimes they have more subtle clues,
yawn when they're a little bit stressed or they might just do little lips with their tongue.
And that's just them expressing that they're not super comfortable in that environment.

Now, sometimes they'll be uncomfortable and they'll take a minute and then they'll be fine.
Other times, the fear and anxiety may get worse and worse.

✅ It's super important that you watch your dogs because you can prevent bites, you can prevent a lot of problems.

✅ If you're just paying attention to those little cues, because oftentimes they will give us subtle little cues well before they are barking, growling or lunging, or showing other signs of fear.

✅ If you know what your dog's body language is, it helps you communicate with them.

✅ So if I see that my dog's tail's tucked, I'm going to check out the environment. What might be so scary? Sometimes they need to get out of that environment or away from that person or that dog.

✅ The more we pay attention and the more we really honor their feelings, the better they're going to do in certain situations and the more our bond is going to grow because they will trust us even more.

✅ Next time your animal or your dog is doing some different body language, you're not sure of, really check it out and think about where their emotional state might be.

👉 If this helped follow for more and check out our website
at Trulyforcefree.com

08/04/2026

Debunking The Alpha Dominance Theory

When a dog is resisting known commands, traditional trainers often tell their clients that the dog is challenging their dominance in the relationship and that the dog
needs more discipline.

Here's why positive reinforcement force free training is a more humane way to teachour animals.

Check out our featured podcast episode on why force-free, positive reinforcement training works!😁🐶In this special episod...
08/04/2026

Check out our featured podcast episode on why force-free, positive reinforcement training works!😁

🐶In this special episode, we're joined by Zazie Todd, PhD, to explore what science tells us about dog behavior and training. We discuss why some dogs are naturally more challenging to train than others, why adolescence can be an especially difficult stage (sometimes even more so than puppyhood), and the very real experience of the "puppy blues." Whether you're raising a new puppy or navigating the ups and downs of life with a teenage dog, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-based insights that can help you and your pup!

🎧Listen to the new episode here:
https://podcast.show/backyard_pet_talk/backyard_pet_talk-12/

💖If you would like to donate to Ripple Animal Effect Project, please use this link: https://www.clover.com/pay-widgets/45e53cea-3d70-4757-a404-fabcaf9b33ed

08/03/2026

Good Manners Online Training Course
Prep For Canine Good Citizen Online Training Course

Good Manners Online Training Course ·Prep For Canine Good Citizen Online Training Course Start your dog’s training journey the right way with this value-packed bundle that combines the best of both worlds: foundational good manners and official Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test preparation.

This two-course bundle includes:
✅ Truly Force Free Good Manners Course Build a strong foundation of everyday skills using positive reinforcement and clicker training.

Learn how to teach your dog essential behaviors like
✅ Sit,
✅ Down, and Stay
✅ Loose Leash Walking
✅ Recall
✅(Come when Called)
✅ Leave It

🐾 Prep for Canine Good Citizen Online Training Course Once your dog has their basic manners down, it’s time to take things to the next level with CGC Prep!

This course guides you through the 10 official test items required to earn the CGC title, including:

Accepting a Friendly Stranger Walking Through a Crowd Coming When Called Reaction to Distractions and Other Dogs Supervised Separation and more You'll get structured, step-by-step lessons, real-world practice strategies, and confidence-building tips to help your dog pass the CGC test with ease.

💡 Bundle Features: Two full online training courses On-demand video lessons Force-free, beginner-friendly guidance Access from any device, anytime Lifetime access to both courses 🎯

Who This Bundle is For:
New dog owners building a strong training foundation Anyone prepping for the CGC test Families with rescue dogs or young puppies Dog lovers committed to positive, kind, and effective training Save $50 when you bundle and set your pup up for long-term success—starting with great manners and leading to Canine Good Citizenship!

👉 Enroll today and start your journey to a happy, well-mannered, and confident companion.

08/02/2026

Do You Care Too Much? Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Animal Care Professions

Welcome to Truly Force Free Animal Trainers webinars. In this powerful session, Shannon Riley — registered veterinary technician, certified professional dog trainer, and Karen Pryor Academy Training Partner—shares her personal and professional insights into compassion fatigue.

Designed for those in animal care professions—including trainers, vet techs, shelter workers, groomers, and rescuers—this webinar explores the emotional toll of caring deeply.

Drawing on real-life experiences, Shannon sheds light on how burnout and compassion fatigue often go unrecognized in these fields and why acknowledging them is essential for both human and animal well-being.

In The Good Manners 1 Class, you and your dog will learn basic obedience using force-free training! This class focuses o...
08/02/2026

In The Good Manners 1 Class, you and your dog will learn basic obedience using force-free training! This class focuses on the beginnings of eye contact, sit/down/release, recall, loose leash walking, leave it, and more!🦮

✒️Sign up here:
https://trulyforcefree.com/class/good-manners-1-september-12-to-october-17-2026-weekly-sessions-saturdays-1000-am-to-1100-am/2026-09-12/

📅When: September 12 to October 17, 2026
⌚Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Each Saturday)
🎓Instructor: Gillian Freeman
✔️Registration Due: 9/11/26
🐶This 6 Week Class is $215

08/01/2026

Using food toys to prevent behavior problems

Offering your pet toys that dispense food is a great way to build confidence and independence.These toys can also help reduce and prevent behavior problems.

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