Howdy doody Bookshelvers! We're back! And we're back with a blast! This weeks guest is none other than the amazing Grisha Stewart. We've been wanting to waffle about dogs, behaviour, humanity and music for a long time and, cor blimey, guv'nor, we are glad we finally got to hang out. This one is for anyone that is just as interested in the human end of the long line as the canine ;). Grisha will be opening this years DOGx Conference with her only conference appearance of 2023 so grab a ticket and be sure not to miss it.In other news Steve talks through his in-depth observations of forced human behaviour, in a local wild flower meadow, and Nat treats us all to her (if we do say ourselves) impeccable singing voice... You're welcome.Professional Association of Canine Trainers (pact-dogs.com)https://school.grishastewart.com/https://grishastewart-com.myshopify.com/products/my-life-is-a-metaphor-for-my-lifeDogx 2023 — Professional Association of Canine Trainers (pact-dogs.com)Grisha FactsGrisha Stewart, M.A., CPDT-KA, KPACTP, HB-WIP*  is a Dog Trainer, Author and International Public Speaker best known among dog trainers for developing Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT), a humane technique for addressing dog aggression, frustration, and fear. Through her international dog seminars, DVDs, books, and in-person and online training school, she’s helped hundreds of thousands of dogs and their people thrive.Grisha uses positive reinforcement mindfully in ways that directly benefit the animal, like teaching cooperative care and consent which forms the foundation of her online school the Grisha Stewart Academy. The Academy is more than just education. It's an international, diverse community where some of the world's top animal professionals come together to help learners grow and to encourage empowered, trustworthy, wholehearted living with dogs.Grisha also writes and plays music , climbs rocks, reads voraciously, and loves the outdoors. She currently lives in Oregon, USA with her husband Tom, Garbanzo the Adventure Kitty, Joey the Labrador and Zuki the small (but mighty!) rescue dog.