Raising Happy Dogs

Rethink the way you train your dog. Renowned dog trainer Sarah Hodgson shows you how to move beyond outdated dominance-based methods and build a happier, more intuitive relationship with your dog—making everyday teaching easier, more loving, and more fun.

For decades, dog owners have been taught to focus on obedience: how to get our dogs to listen, behave, and follow the rules. But living well with a dog asks more of us than training our dog to obey commands and correcting unwanted behavior. Raising Happy Dogs offers a new way to understand the animals who share our lives, helping us look beyond challenging behaviors to and become more curious about what our dogs are communicating and what they need from us. 

With practical strategies, lessons, games and stories drawn from decades of working with dogs and their families, Sarah Hodgson, renowned dog trainer, author, and associate applied animal behaviorist expert, shows readers how to navigate behavioral challenges, build trust, and create a home where dogs feel safe, understood, and able to thrive. Along the way, she shows how learning to read our dogs more closely can change the way we live with them, making everyday life together more joyful, comfortable, and rewarding. 

For anyone who wants to move beyond traditional dog training toward a kinder, more connected way of teaching and communicating with the animals they love, Raising Happy Dogs offers a fresh and empowering approach to life together.