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Is Dog Training the solution?

Do you think dog training will not work with your stubborn dog? Are you tired of coming home to chewed-up shoes, incessant barking, or chaotic walks with your dog? Are you seeking effective solutions that fit seamlessly into your schedule and deliver real results?

If you’ve ever wondered why your dog just doesn’t listen, or what’s really going on in that furry little brain, you’re in the right place.

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When you understand how your dog thinks, you can teach anything with patience, kindness, and consistency.

I’m Natalia Rozas, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and neuroscientist, and I help dog parents understand the science behind good behavior. Because training isn’t about dominance or punishment, it’s about communication, connection, and how the brain learns.

At Dog Training Excellence, you’ll discover how to use positive, science-based methods to create calm, cooperative dogs who want to listen. Through neuroscience, we can explain why reward-based training works, how habits form, and how emotions shape your dog’s behavior.

Dog behavior science can help you understand the fundamentals of effective dog obedience training. Not just quick fixes and solutions. In this website, science will always be explained in a fun and easy to follow manner because...

...with knowledge and practice comes excellence.

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Our newsletter name ("The YES dog") was created to promote positive dog training methods (say -yes- instead of punishment) and the acronym also tells you what you will get into your inbox:

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Learn the Science of Positive Dog Training

Every dog can learn, and every human can teach, when we understand how the brain forms habits and emotions. Explore the areas below to discover practical guides, real training tools, and the “why” behind what works.

Puppy Training & Early Learning




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Potty training

Build good habits with gentle, consistent routines that make sense to your puppy’s brain.

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Stop puppy biting

Teach bite control with calm, positive methods that guide, not punish.

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From hyper to calm

Turn wild energy into focus and relaxation through simple, science-based steps.

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Communication & Commands




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100+ Commands

Teach clear cues your dog understands, communication starts with trust.

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Hand signals

Train your dog to respond to silent cues using body language and focus.

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Best dog books

Explore my favorite dog books to deepen your understanding of behavior and training.

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Dog Behavior & Solutions




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Stop barking

Understand barking triggers  and teach quiet through calm, clear communication.

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Leash training

Turn pulling into polite walking with positive, brain-friendly techniques.

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Territorial aggression

Reduce reactivity by easing fear and building your dog’s sense of safety and trust.

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Ready to Train Your Puppy the Smart Way?

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I’m Dr. Natalia Rozas, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Neuroscientist.
The NeoPuppy Program combines 80+ short videos and 4 online private coaching sessions so you can train your puppy effectively and kindly, backed by science.

✅ Train at your own pace
✅ Personalized online guidance
✅ Results without stress or punishment

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