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May 13, 2026
Rating: 5 ⭐️
Release Date: 7/14/26
How I Read It:📱
Get those highlighters out, this book is jam packed with information! I’ve read a lot of dog training books, and this is one of my favorites. I have two dogs, one is three and the other is four, and I started applying what I’ve learned right away. This book just made behaviors and training make sense. It has so many trainings that you need to breathe and do things one step at a time because it can all be overwhelming, but the information is good and the training is worth it! I’ve already seen a change in my high-energy Goldendoodle!
Thank you Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!
Release Date: 7/14/26
How I Read It:📱
Get those highlighters out, this book is jam packed with information! I’ve read a lot of dog training books, and this is one of my favorites. I have two dogs, one is three and the other is four, and I started applying what I’ve learned right away. This book just made behaviors and training make sense. It has so many trainings that you need to breathe and do things one step at a time because it can all be overwhelming, but the information is good and the training is worth it! I’ve already seen a change in my high-energy Goldendoodle!
Thank you Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Tessa is our seventh dog, fifth Shiba Inu, and fourth rescue dog. After her owner died she spent three months in a shelter before we adopted her. She was well leash trained and came when called, but suffered from her months in two shelters. We needed to help her with anxiety. We hired a trainer.
Tessa’s problems were very specific. She needed medication to control urine leakage, a common problem with female dogs spade young. And we had to address her fear of hands and being touched. First, we taught her to take treats from our hands.
Our trainer was $250 for a session. Not everyone can afford that. So I was glad to read a book by a professional trainer to compare her advice to what we have learned with our dogs.
Unleashed begins by breaking a lot of bad myths around dog training. Dogs are not wolves. They don’t live in packs with an alpha leader. Punishment in training does not lead to success or a healthy pet.
Next, Goodrich offers a succinct course in understanding dog’s brains and how to interpret their behavior. I was surprised to learn that our grandpuppy’s leg raise when being pet didn’t mean ‘stroke my belly’ but was because of her shyness.
It is important to identify triggers that upset your dog. On leash, Tessa reacts to aggressive, barking dogs and is curious about baby carriages, stopping to watch them pass by. Then we need to understand what drives our pet. Tessa loves her squeaky ball and treats. Knowing your dog’s motivation mean you can use it to encourage the behavior you want.
All the fundamental training issues are covered, as well as specific problems. Illustrations, lists, and flow charts are immensely helpful. I learned a new way to hold a leash.
There is so much information in this book! I will enjoy returning to it and trying specific training techniques.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for a free book.
Tessa’s problems were very specific. She needed medication to control urine leakage, a common problem with female dogs spade young. And we had to address her fear of hands and being touched. First, we taught her to take treats from our hands.
Our trainer was $250 for a session. Not everyone can afford that. So I was glad to read a book by a professional trainer to compare her advice to what we have learned with our dogs.
Unleashed begins by breaking a lot of bad myths around dog training. Dogs are not wolves. They don’t live in packs with an alpha leader. Punishment in training does not lead to success or a healthy pet.
Next, Goodrich offers a succinct course in understanding dog’s brains and how to interpret their behavior. I was surprised to learn that our grandpuppy’s leg raise when being pet didn’t mean ‘stroke my belly’ but was because of her shyness.
It is important to identify triggers that upset your dog. On leash, Tessa reacts to aggressive, barking dogs and is curious about baby carriages, stopping to watch them pass by. Then we need to understand what drives our pet. Tessa loves her squeaky ball and treats. Knowing your dog’s motivation mean you can use it to encourage the behavior you want.
All the fundamental training issues are covered, as well as specific problems. Illustrations, lists, and flow charts are immensely helpful. I learned a new way to hold a leash.
There is so much information in this book! I will enjoy returning to it and trying specific training techniques.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for a free book.
July 14, 2026
As a Pet Sitter I found the book very helpful. I like that the book has a different approach about dealing with certain doggy problems, then the more recent one of showing dominance over a dog to make them corporate. I like that Jamie Goodrich approach to solving some of the problems is to introduce something better to the dog that helps him prefer the new offer then the current behavior they are having. I like that she says that dominance training just frightens the dog more which in turn will stop the dog from learning a new way. I like that she mentions that when a dog is learning anything new it takes time and an a lot of repetition and food for the dog to learn that skill. I like she breaks each lessons into bit size portions so you're not doing too much and the dog will have a better time learning.
The book goes over many problems that a Pet owner can encounter with their dogs, such as a Dog's Biology, telling the difference between Trauma and Arousal, Training Concepts, Leash Skills and a very important concept Aggressive Dogs and how to tell the difference between a dog that is fearful and one that is not, and what steps to take. I like that the book has an Appendix and references section with additional skill you can learn and organizations that can help with training. The only small problem I saw, in the book, was not putting the trainers website next to the section that is talking about that particular problem that requires a trainer, so you're not wondering how am I going to find help with this problem. Otherwise, a terrific book that will help with your doggy problems.
I want to thank Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book that helps with your Doggy problems.
The book goes over many problems that a Pet owner can encounter with their dogs, such as a Dog's Biology, telling the difference between Trauma and Arousal, Training Concepts, Leash Skills and a very important concept Aggressive Dogs and how to tell the difference between a dog that is fearful and one that is not, and what steps to take. I like that the book has an Appendix and references section with additional skill you can learn and organizations that can help with training. The only small problem I saw, in the book, was not putting the trainers website next to the section that is talking about that particular problem that requires a trainer, so you're not wondering how am I going to find help with this problem. Otherwise, a terrific book that will help with your doggy problems.
I want to thank Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book that helps with your Doggy problems.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Available July 14, 2026!
Jaime Goodrich has written a well-done guide on how dog owners can understand and support their dog, while also creating a secure and lasting bond. I read this book with the lens of having dogs my entire life and in anticipation of adopting a new dog for our family. While we haven't adopted a dog yet, I found Goodrich's proven techniques are genuinely kind and understanding. I learned skills to recognize triggers and desires in a dog, as well as to work with the dog to make a change in unwanted behaviors.
When the time comes for us to get a dog, I'll definitely circle back and pick up the print copy so I can annotate all of the words of wisdom so we may have a happy, balanced, and connected dog.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Jaime Goodrich has written a well-done guide on how dog owners can understand and support their dog, while also creating a secure and lasting bond. I read this book with the lens of having dogs my entire life and in anticipation of adopting a new dog for our family. While we haven't adopted a dog yet, I found Goodrich's proven techniques are genuinely kind and understanding. I learned skills to recognize triggers and desires in a dog, as well as to work with the dog to make a change in unwanted behaviors.
When the time comes for us to get a dog, I'll definitely circle back and pick up the print copy so I can annotate all of the words of wisdom so we may have a happy, balanced, and connected dog.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 19, 2026
I wish I had read this book when I had my dogs, as I am a very lackadaisical trainer.
I just returned from a visit with my brother who has 2 very well trained dogs, both of whom were trained by a trainer who must have used many of the methods suggested in this book.
This is a book that will be so helpful to anyone with a dog, or thinking about getting a dog. The appendices are particularly helpful, so I advise buying the actual book, rather than an ebook for handy reference.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the EARC. This is my honest review. I am buying this book before I get my next dog and will follow the advice.
I just returned from a visit with my brother who has 2 very well trained dogs, both of whom were trained by a trainer who must have used many of the methods suggested in this book.
This is a book that will be so helpful to anyone with a dog, or thinking about getting a dog. The appendices are particularly helpful, so I advise buying the actual book, rather than an ebook for handy reference.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the EARC. This is my honest review. I am buying this book before I get my next dog and will follow the advice.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review the ARC of this book.
5 stars
A comprehensive guide to learning about dog behavior and your dog’s personality traits, as well as an extensive training guide. There are dozens of skills to train with your dog, broken down into a step by step guide which can be an excellent resource to return to, even after you finish reading the text.
Highly recommend if you are looking for guidance on a new dog, or even one(s) that have been in your family for years.
5 stars
A comprehensive guide to learning about dog behavior and your dog’s personality traits, as well as an extensive training guide. There are dozens of skills to train with your dog, broken down into a step by step guide which can be an excellent resource to return to, even after you finish reading the text.
Highly recommend if you are looking for guidance on a new dog, or even one(s) that have been in your family for years.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Being a dog mom is one of my all-time favorite roles. Admittedly, we haven’t done the best job of training the latest generation of pups who are 4 and 2. This book has motivated me to make training a higher priority. Jaime’s methods are logical and practical, and I love her positive approach. Her kindness shines through, and our pups are both responding really well so far. We also foster from time to time, and I appreciate that the book seems applicable for many scenarios and breeds. Anna Caputo is a fantastic narrator!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Lots of great advice here for those getting a new dog. For those of us who have had dogs for a while, it's a VERY good reminder of all the techniques that actually work. The most important for me is remembering not to get upset with a dog in distress (lunging, barking, etc.), which is a fairly typical reaction that will only reinforce the bad behavior.
Thanks so much to Simon & Schuster, via NetGalley, for this ARC! (Moxie Crimefighter and Ruby Tuesday send lots of slobbery kisses!)
Thanks so much to Simon & Schuster, via NetGalley, for this ARC! (Moxie Crimefighter and Ruby Tuesday send lots of slobbery kisses!)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I adore dogs but haven't had one since my teens. Still, that precious cover drew me in and the valuable content made me wonder if I might also apply some of these principles to "training" my beloved kitten. Recommended!
July 23, 2026
Thank you Simon books for the gifted book
This is a great go-to reference book with so many helpful suggestions and strategies for dogs at any age. As a lifelong dog lover, every dog I've had, has had different personalities and behaviors and this book gave me a better understanding of caring for my dogs. My current dog, Gemma, suffers from situational anxiety (like her mom) so l appreciate the training techniques that I can apply to help her with stress.
This is a great go-to reference book with so many helpful suggestions and strategies for dogs at any age. As a lifelong dog lover, every dog I've had, has had different personalities and behaviors and this book gave me a better understanding of caring for my dogs. My current dog, Gemma, suffers from situational anxiety (like her mom) so l appreciate the training techniques that I can apply to help her with stress.
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