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Introducing the Training Between The Ears (TBTE)
Rewired Dog Academy
(formerly called the L1)
For a limited time only — steep Black Friday savings.
Perfect for dogs who struggle with any of these issues or multiple issues:
Anxiety
Reactivity
Resource guarding
Hypervigilance
Hyperactivity/Over-excitement
Stress
Separation Anxiety
Aggression
Overwhelm
Fear-based behaviors
Most training teaches you to manage behaviors. This course teaches you to change them....
Traditional training focuses on surface-level symptoms: barking, lunging, reactivity, anxiety, guarding, pacing, hyperactivity.
And sure — addressing these things can feel productive.
But symptom-chasing never actually ends.
You fix one behavior, and another pops up.
You work through scooters… then Amazon trucks… then the neighbor’s dog… then guests… then noises in the house…
Life becomes an endless rotation of new goals, new triggers, and new “training projects.”
And suddenly, you’re your dog’s full-time trainer instead of just their human.
Rewired Dog Academy breaks that cycle.
Not with more drills.
But by shifting the emotions that drive those behaviors in the first place.
Most behaviorally challenged dogs have one thing in common:
They expect the world to go wrong — loud noises, new situations, unfamiliar people, other animals, surprise changes, anything unpredictable.
That pessimism fuels:
Anxiety
Reactivity
Resource guarding
Hypervigilance
Stress
Aggression
Overwhelm
Fear-based behaviors
But here’s what almost no training program tells you:
You can help your dog predict good outcomes.
You can help them feel safe.
You can shift their emotional baseline from fear to confidence.
And when your dog becomes an optimist?
The behaviors begin to change all on their own.
(the emotional reset most dogs desperately need)
The Rewired Dog Academy uses three synergistic pillars that reshape emotional state at its core:
Builds optimism, changes predictions, supports learning even in difficult moments.
Lowers stress, increases resilience, improves nervous system stability, helps dogs recover.
Helps your dog reinterpret the world so things that used to feel scary or overwhelming begin to feel manageable — or even neutral.
When you combine these elements, you aren’t “training behaviors.”
You’re rewiring emotional defaults — and behavior changes from the inside out.
And if your dog can’t take food, settle, or relax yet?
Perfect. That’s exactly what we solve inside the course.
Those challenges aren’t roadblocks — they’re information about where your dog needs help first.
Rewired Dog Academy is not a quick tip sheet or a handful of techniques.
It’s a deep, structured, 14-week transformation process designed to help your dog shift emotionally — and for you to feel supported every step of the way.
✔ Weekly content that builds skills and emotional change step by step
✔ Weekly interactive coaching calls where we work directly with you
✔ A proven curriculum AND personalized guidance for your dog’s unique needs
✔ Real-time feedback, troubleshooting, and support so you’re never left guessing
Even though we have a clear, intentional curriculum, our coaching calls are driven by the needs of the dogs in your individual class.
If your dog is struggling with something specific, we help you navigate it.
If you need extra support, clarity, or guidance — you get it.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program.
It’s a system guided by the creators of TBTE and tailored to the dogs who are actually in the class.
No matter your dog’s emotional history or behavior struggles, this program is built to meet them where they are.
Resource guarding? We’ve got you.
Separation anxiety? We’ve got you.
Hyperactivity, reactivity, or constant overstimulation? We’ve got you.
Fear and anxiety-driven behaviors? We’ve got you.
Dog–dog or dog–cat conflicts? We’ve got you.
Aggression of any kind? We’ve got you.
Terrible at the vet? We’ve got you.
Doesn’t like to be touched? We’ve got you.
We go deeper into emotion, stress, predictability, safety, confidence, and nervous system regulation so that your dog's behavior can finally shift for good.
By the end of this program, you will have...
Gained a Deeper Understanding of Your Dog
You’ll see your dog in a whole new light, recognizing the emotions behind their behavior and understanding why they behave the way they do.
Learned How to Navigate Challenges Effectively
You’ll be equipped with the right perspectives, tools and strategies to support your dog in any situation, knowing when they’re ready for new challenges and when they need more support.
Developed a New Approach to Communication
You’ll learn actual two-way communication where you and your dog can "speak" to each other using a language that resonates with your dog, allowing for clearer, more effective interactions that foster trust and emotional security.
Experienced Positive, Lasting Behavioral Changes
Your dog’s improved emotional state will naturally lead to better behavior, with fewer struggles and more cooperative, confident interactions.
A Calmer, More Relaxed Dog
Through proven relaxation techniques, you’ll help your dog shift from stress and reactivity to a state of calm, creating a more peaceful and harmonious life together.
A Feeling of Empowerment and Optimism About the Future
You’ll move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of hope, knowing you have the knowledge and skills to support your dog in any life stage.
"I highly recommend TBTE! The methods are highly effective, you can dive in and get as deep as you want (I recommend going deep!), the methods are clear and humane to the animals and Mark and Stephanie are kind and humane to people, and they create an atomosphere of support for learning and growth like nothing I have experienced. "
- Kathy H.
Choose Your Path to Transformation with
The Rewired Dog Academy
✔ 14 weeks of structured learning with clear, actionable steps.
✔ Online access so you can learn at your own pace.
✔ A dedicated support group where you can connect with other class members.
✔ Weekly coaching calls for direct feedback and guidance.
BONUSES
These bonuses will give you the added help you need to make even more progress...
1 Free Private Session with TBTE
Get additional individual help in a private one-on-one session. Sessions can be used within 6 months of the class ending.
1 Free Month of Membership in the Scholars Group, an Advanced Community
With weekly coaching sessions and the ability to get additional support after the course ends.
2 Weeks Focused on REACTIVITY
Reactivity is the number one issue that owners need help with. Whether your dog's reactivity is loud or quiet, based on excitement or distress, we have you covered!
'The Food Factor' Course
Using food really supercharges training but, for some, it creates problems. There are a number of reasons why people feel that they shouldn't or can't work with food. This course addresses all of those concerns and offers solutions. This course is all about how to work through challenges with food so that you can maximize results.
An Expanded Course on How to Use Food
How can you use food to change your dog's expectations and emotional state? This expanded course details how!
We don’t just teach techniques—we give you a system that works.
No more chasing symptoms. Instead, you’ll address the root cause.
No more constant commands. Your dog will naturally make better choices.
No more frustration. You’ll have a roadmap that actually makes sense.
With 14 weeks of guidance, online support, and weekly coaching calls, you’ll never be alone in the journey.
Join the course today and start seeing the transformation for yourself!
Real Stories from Members of Previous Cohorts of this Class
If you haven't taken the L1 {Rewired Dog Academy}, you absolutely should. I have tried so many different programs for my 2 year old human and dog reactive GSD. Tonight, because of the skills I learned, for the first time in his life, my 100 lb GSD melted like a stick of butter to the floor in a calm state. It was pure magic. Tears filled my eyes with relief after all the things I've tried.
Rosie is with us for several months while we treat SEVERE Separation Anxiety.
Rosie has NEVER played with toys or even shown an interest in them.
The “narrative” for her has always been that “she doesn’t play”. Be careful of the stories you tell yourself about your dog.
As we work on supporting her core emotional issues at her level and at her pace, more and more of her true, and sweet, and playful personality SPONTANEOUSLY emerge.
Teaching a dog to genuinely be playful who’s “never played with toys” would never occur like this with conventional methods and approaches - Spontaneous change in personality and disposition!
If you’re struggling with any severe behavior, stay the course, stick with your dog and be patient and watch them bloom into the dog you know is in there.
Be their advocate by digging in and learning all you can and learning how to do these things well. Give them all the support they need in order to be successful at each step and don’t push them.
Miracles happen. And with TBTE, miracles like this happen every day
After a very rough vet visit in August for an ear infection, Poe wouldn't accept handling without some degree of fear.
After using the TBTE systems he was very optimistic during an exam for an eye injury (that seems to be very painful). I have no idea what this goofy goober did to his eye.
Another TBTE success story.
I love teaching my clients, but I can't even explain the positive changes it has had for my personal dogs. They are so much happier during things that may have been scary in the past.
What's Included
Most dog training courses focus on obedience, but what if the key to lasting change lies in emotions, relaxation, and perception? Our students don’t just learn techniques—they witness real transformation in their dogs.
This 14-week online program gives you a step-by-step system to create a calm, optimistic, and emotionally balanced dog—without relying on constant commands or corrections.
✔ 14 weeks of structured learning with clear, actionable steps.
✔ Online access so you can learn at your own pace.
✔ A dedicated support group where you can connect with other class members.
✔ Weekly coaching calls for direct feedback and guidance.
We introduce three proven relaxation techniques that help dogs self-regulate and recover from stress:
The Behavioral Down – Teaching dogs to relax, not just obey.
Differential Reinforcement for Relaxation – Encouraging calm behavior naturally.
Conditioned Relaxation – Helping dogs learn to relax on cue.
Know when and how to use each for the best results.
Creating the Optimistic Dog
Is your dog naturally an optimist or a pessimist?
Learn what makes YOUR dog optimistic.
How to shift their mindset toward confidence and resilience.
Why optimism is the foundation for a well-adjusted, happy dog.
Helping Dogs Reframe Aversive Events
Dogs encounter stressful situations, whether it’s loud noises, unfamiliar people, or grooming.
Learn how to help your dog recover from stress
Techniques for turning scary moments into non-events.
The Grade School Model: Knowing When You're Asking Too Much
A simple framework to avoid frustration in training.
Recognizing when a dog (or human) is ready for the next step.
Learn how to avoid failure in training.
Melting the Mountain: The Secret to Solving Hard Problems
Why working on easy and seemingly unrelated behaviors first makes the hard ones easier.
How to break down complex issues into simple steps.
The Bridges: A Communication System That Creates Understanding
Most problem behaviors stem from miscommunication or emotional overwhelm. Bridges are signals that we use to communicate with dogs about their environment and their behavior. Our bridging system helps dogs:
Understand their environment.
Feel emotionally supported.
Get and learn how to give clear feedback about their behavior.
Perception Modification: A Better Alternative to Desensitization & Counter-Conditioning
Traditional approaches focus on exposure, but we take it further:
Teach your dog to see the world differently—not just tolerate it.
Change emotional responses rather than suppress reactions.
PM is a system that quickly and easily applies to new and different situations unlike Counter-Conditioning which is hyper-specific and fragile.
Naming & Touching of Body Parts: Stress-Free Grooming & Vet Visits
Teach your dog to feel safe and cooperative with handling.
Reduce fear and stress during grooming and medical care.
The 3 Levels of Effect in Training: Beyond Behavior
Most training focuses on what a dog does, but we go deeper:
Behavior – What the dog does.
Thought – How the dog processes experiences.
Emotion – How the dog feels about situations.
When you change the emotions anything is possible!
Sunrise/Sunset: Managing & Understanding Reactivity
Recognizing the subtle signs before a full-blown reaction.
The step-by-step process for guiding your dog back to calmness.
We'll Be Your Teammates!
A Personal Note to You
We believe, with every fiber of our being, that emotions are the key to changing even the most challenging behaviors—and we’ll shout that from every rooftop we can!
Our favorite saying is:
"When you change the emotions, anything is possible."
We’ve seen it time and time again—dogs once considered “unfixable” becoming calm, confident, and happy. The more people understand this truth, the more hope they will have for their own dogs, and the more dogs—and the humans who love them—can live joyful, stress-free lives together.
This is more than just training. It’s a new way of thinking about behavior, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Warmly,
Mark & Stephanie
More Client Love for this Program
People Often Wonder About These Questions
This 14-week program includes weekly learning content, weekly coaching sessions, and an online support group just for class members. Cohorts typically become very connected and supportive of each other!
What are the class dates?
This is a pre-sale before we officially open the doors to this class. We are still in the process of finalizing the schedule. Generally, we meet once a week on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night from 7 - 9pm Eastern time. All calls are recorded so if you can't make our live sessions, you'll get the recording - and you can submit your questions in advance so we can address anything you have on your mind during the live sessions even if you aren't able to join us that day!
This course and the TBTE method work with any kind of dog - from puppies to seniors! We encourage people not to give up on seniors because helping them emotionally can make their remaining years much more joyful and stress-free. Our system is also great for high-drive working dogs!
Using our system, we are able to help dogs with:
-Aggression (towards humans, other dogs, other animals)
-Anxiety
-Bite histories
-Challenges at the vet or groomer
-Discomfort with touch
-Discomfort with certain family members
-Fear (of people, things, circumstances)
-Fireworks Phobia
-Hyperactivity
-Issues in the car
-Reactivity (towards people, things, other animals)
-Resource Guarding
-Separation Anxiety
-Stranger Danger
-Thunderstorm Phobia
You don’t need to know anything about dog training to benefit from this class. We share all of the information you need in order to be successful!
What if I'm the only family member in the household who does anything with our dog? Will the training still work?
While it can feel lonely being the only person in the house training the dog, you can still accomplish a lot - and we'll support and help you all the way! Also, you'd be surprised at how many family members jump on board with the training program once they see that things are starting to change for the better!
I'm a professional trainer. Do you have a course for trainers?
The Rewired Dog Academy is EXACTLY where to start! It's the course where we teach all of the foundations of our system. There is no better place to start than this course if you want to learn TBTE!
We’ll be honest - a few years ago we were really skeptical about this as well. Since COVID, we have been teaching pet owners/guardians and professional trainers online and it has worked remarkably well - in some ways it has even worked better than being together in person. Our online Guided courses give members access to all of the course materials when it is convenient to them and as it fits into their schedules - being able to re-watch videos or re-listen to the Q&As or ask a question in the support group when you think about it only helps to cement the learning!
Maybe the most important thing we’ve seen from our online Guided classes is that people have done really well and made great progress when part of a community who is learning, sharing, cheering, supporting, and working through the material together at the same time.
There will be opportunities to ask questions in advance that will be answered on the live calls if you can’t attend in person.
The live sessions will be recorded and shared on the learning portal after each live session has ended.
We promise you that we can help you work through any issues you have with using food for training - whether it's due to medical issues, resource guarding issues with another dog in your home, the size of your dog, the weight of your dog, a lack of interest in food, your dog's pickiness with food, your dog's excitement over food.... we have worked with many many clients who struggled with those issues and we were able to help resolve them!
We have a number of clients and class members who come to us with those sorts of challenges. It is always something we are prepared to help people through in class and offer solutions for safety, management, and ultimate resolution.
We are happy to guide you through the challenges of having multiple pets in this course!
You can engage the course materials whenever it works for you! If you are a night owl, you can watch the videos or ask a question in the support group in the middle of the night. If you are a morning bird, you can do all of your learning in the early part of the day. If you can’t attend the live sessions, you can submit your question in advance and we will be sure to answer it in our live session so that you can listen to it later. You won’t miss out on a single thing!
And as far as the training itself, it is super easy to fit it into your day in small pockets of time! Whether you spend 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes each day, you and your dog will benefit. TBTE is not a system that requires perfection - any effort will move you in a good direction.
Have a question we didn't answer or still need more information to know if this is right for you? Email us at help@trainingbetweentheears.com or schedule a time to chat HERE
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