Unleashed - by Jaime Goodrich (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Our dogs are no longer just pets--they're family. This means, according to celebrity dog trainer Jaime Goodrich, that the way we train them needs to change.

The role dogs have played in our lives has changed. No longer are they solely workers, bred to herd for or hunt with us. So it's time to change how we raise them too. In Unleashed, celebrity dog trainer Jaime Goodrich shows you how to understand your dog, provide support, and a create secure, lasting bond with one of the best relationships you could have in your life.

Unleashed argues that behavior problems worsen, not improve, with heavy discipline. If you instead address the source of a dog's anxiety or fear, problematic behaviors will naturally and permanently disappear. Goodrich provides techniques rooted in kindness and understanding rather than punishment and dominance. She addresses attachment in dogs--what normal attachment looks like and what it looks like when things go south. She teaches you how to identify your dog's particular coping strategy and how to identify stress signals your dog is giving you. You'll be able to recognize your dog's particular triggers and desires, and, most importantly, be able to figure out how to work within your dog's particular neurological level to make substantial change in their behaviors.

Unleashed teaches you how to:
-Curb your dog's reactivity toward humans and other dogs
-Walk your dog calmly and politely on leash
-Address hyper, shy, or aggressive behavior
-Teach essential house obedience skills for a balanced home life
-Eliminate destructive behavior like barking, chewing, and digging
-Treat phobias, separation anxiety, and fearful reactions
-Implement safety training for stress-free outings

Most importantly, Unleashed will give you the tools you need to fix any behavior problem, confidently and humanely. The result is that you will be able to nurture a more balanced, happy, and connected dog.

Review Quotes

"Practical and compassionate, this is a windfall for dog owners." --Publishers Weekly

"This book is a total game changer for dog owners. Unleashed offers a compassionate, easy-to-follow approach that focuses on truly understanding your dog. The techniques are practical, effective, and immensely helpful. A must-read, Jamie has been invaluable to my family and me and our motley crew of rescue pups." --Christa Miller

"Our little rescue mutts were nothing short of rascals. Jaime took them both and they came back completely trained. Jaime is the most incredible trainer. This book is absolutely perfect, and I feel so lucky to know and love Jaime."--Charlotte Lawrence and Andrew Watt

"This book is a thoughtful and essential guide to building the best possible relationship with your dog."--Kaia Gerber

"Jaime Goodrich's Unleashed is more than just a book--it's a game changer. Her approach is clear, compassionate, and incredibly effective, making it easy to truly understand and connect with your dog. We saw the impact of her work firsthand when she transformed our prison dog training program in just six months. The results were remarkable, and this book captures the same insight and practicality that made that transformation possible. Jaime Goodrich's Unleashed is an insightful and accessible guide that truly changes how people train and understand their dogs. Her methods are clear, effective, and deeply impactful--we witnessed this firsthand when she transformed our prison dog training program in just six months."-- Alex Tonner, founder of paws for life K9 rescue.

"Jaime Goodrich's Unleashed is a how-to masterclass not just in understanding animal behavior, but in empathy. It brims with heart and is chock-full of must-learn lessons on how not just to get your dog to behave but on how to love and understand them fully."--Ryan Murphy

"I've been fortunate to know Jaime for nearly 20 years as both a friend and a trusted advisor. She has an extraordinary ability to bring out the best in dogs through patience, compassion, and a deep understanding of their behavior. Her philosophy centers on positive reinforcement--reward over punishment--and the results are simply amazing. I've recommended her countless times over the years, and the outcome is always the same: happy dogs, confident owners, and genuine gratitude. The insights in these pages are invaluable for anyone who cares about their dog and will resonate long after you've turned the final page." --Dana Walden - President & Chief Creative Officer, The Walt Disney Company

About the Author

Jaime Goodrich is a renowned and certified dog trainer with over twenty-five years of experience training celebrity dogs in Hollywood. She has trained thousands of dogs and mentored hundreds of new dog trainers, dealing with the most random and obscure behaviors imaginable--dogs attacking the jacuzzi, eating drywall, and chasing helicopters! The owner of a fancy dog hotel and then the creator of the positive-only dog training franchise the Zoom Room, Jaime now runs a concierge dog care business catering to LA's wealthiest pups. She is also the training director for Paws for Life, a rescue organization that places shelter dogs in prison for training to become service dogs for veterans with PTSD. In addition, she is the founder of the Academy for Canine Behavior, a dog training school for trainers. She has been featured and published in USA TODAY, Fox News, ABC and NBC local news, Entrepreneur, Daily Herald, Dog Fancy, The Bark magazine, and more. She lives in LA with her family and a dog named Maude.