Beyond the Lure: How to Train Dogs

Beyond the Lure: How to Train Dogs – Teaching a Dog Balance is a groundbreaking guide that invites readers into a deeper, more mindful way of training dogs—without food lures or force. Centered on the deceptively simple yet powerful behaviour of Balance, this book teaches how to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen the human-animal bond through secure attachment and social-cognitive animal learning. Drawing from scientific research on attachment theory, emotional regulation, and canine cognition, authors Henri Lamarche and Gaby Dufresne-Cyr walk you through step-by-step protocols to teach your dog how to balance on their hind legs in your open palms. This book explores capturing, shaping, and modeling methods to teach the behaviour—each emphasizing the importance of safety, autonomy, and emotional connection. Whether you're a professional trainer, a dedicated dog parent, or a curious learner, this book will transform your understanding of training. Teaching a Dog Balance is more than a trick—it's a metaphor for mutual trust, emotional attunement, and the beauty of learning together.