Smart and Simple: How to Happy Train Your Dog Without Really Trying

A practical book for puppies and dogs written by Karen Bunston, founder of Blue Dog Canine Services and qualified dog trainer with over 10 years experience of working with dogs and their humans.

Struggling with unwanted behaviours but don’t have the time (or patience) for long, complicated training sessions?

Smart and Simple is designed for real life with dogs - helping you create calm, good manners and reliable behaviour without stress, pressure, or rigid routines.

This digital book is based on my own tried and tested 'Happy Training'- a positive, kind, and aversive-free approach that focuses on building a strong relationship while setting your dog up for success.

Learning is woven seamlessly into everyday life, so you’re helping your dog even when you don’t feel like you’re “training”.

Perfect for busy dog owners, this book shows you how small changes and simple habits can lead to big improvements in behaviour.

You’ll learn how to:

- Address unwanted behaviours using simple, stress-free strategies

- Reinforce calmness and good manners in everyday situations

- Build a strong bond through positive “relationship bank deposits”

- Improve loose lead walking without frustration

- Build a reliable recall

- Teach essential life skills with quick, fun training games

(including drop, leave, stop and more)

- Teach your dog to relax and settle on cue

- Use enrichment and mental stimulation to prevent boredom and problem behaviours

Whether you’re:

Starting fresh with a new puppy

Supporting a rehomed or rescue dog

Fine-tuning behaviour with an older dog

Smart and Simple helps you train smarter — not harder.

Why you’ll love this book

✔ Kind, positive and dog-centred

✔ Easy to fit into daily life

✔ No harsh methods or complicated techniques

✔ Suitable for puppies and adult dogs

✔ Written by an experienced dog professional

Important Information

This is a digital product. You will receive a downloadable PDF after purchase.

Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not available.

This e-book is for general educational purposes only and does not replace individual professional advice. Dogs are individuals, and guardians are responsible for decisions relating to their dog’s care, training, and management.

Information and featured products are shared for educational purposes only. Always assess suitability for your individual dog and seek qualified, force-free professional support where needed.