INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction 2. Why smile? 3. It helps to know the rules BUILDING THE BEST BRIDGES 4. What is the association? 5. Dogs love routine! IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ENERGY 6. Their energy 7. Our personal energy 8. Time to get your sneakers on! COMMUNICATING WITH CANINES 9. It is not what you say, as much as how you say it 10. Using tools 11. Using our voices JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANT 12. Being clear 13. Repeat, repeat, repeat 14. Will work for smiles! GET MOVING, TO MOVE ON! 15. Let's get moving! 16. When to back up 17. Fun with treadmills HOW TO RESPOND, TO GET THE BEHAVIOR YOU WANT 18. How to respond, to send the message you want 19. Who owns this stuff? DE-STRESS! 20. Truly living in the moment 21. De-stressing your dogs 22. Tackling separation anxiety TROUBLESHOOTING UNWANTED BEHAVIORS 23. Aggression: Decoding the “bad” dog 24. A bark is not a bark is not a bark 25. Troubleshooting misbehaviors 26. Choosing professional help STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT 27. Choosing the right dog for you PRACTICAL LIFE LESSONS, FROM THE DOGS 28. Seizing life like a dog 29. Taking back by letting go 30. Glasses half empty 31. Teachers and life coaches 32. Keep smiling! INDEX