The Talking Dog — Teach Your Dog to Talk with Buttons | Online Course
The Talking Dog · Est. 2022

Teach your dog to actually talk back.

A gentle, four-module course that helps everyday dog owners build real two-way communication using talking buttons — ethically, calmly, and for life.

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4.9/5 Loved by 1,200+ dog owners worldwide
Golden retriever with colorful buttons
No. 01 / The Method
A gentle, science-backed approach.
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£49 £99
One-time · Lifetime access
1,200+
Students Enrolled
98%
Success Rate
110
Video Lessons
12
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"Your dog already speaks, they use posture, glances, sighs, and stillness. Buttons simply give them a word for what they were saying all along."
Jess Hartley
Jess Hartley
Founder, IMDT Certified
The Approach

Small daily moments,
a deeply different
relationship.

You're not teaching tricks. You're building a shared language. It starts with one button and grows into a lifelong conversation.

Force-free methods

Grounded in positive reinforcement. No pressure, no forcing paws. Just patience and choice.

Evidence-based

Developed by an IMDT certified trainer using proven behavioural science and cognitive mapping.

Go at your pace

Lifetime access means you can take it slow. Dogs learn best when there's no deadline.

All breeds

From tiny Chihuahuas to Great Danes. If they can step on a button, they can learn to talk.

Dog pressing button
You have a new message
The Method

The art of the first press.

We don't teach dogs to press buttons. We teach them that pressing a button makes a specific thing happen. It's a subtle but vital difference that creates true communication instead of just a party trick.

01

Model

Demonstrate buttons in real context, every single time.

02

Observe

Wait for your dog to make the connection.

03

Listen

Reward every press with the action. It's that simple.

The Course

Four modules, paced for real life.

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— Module 01 8 Lessons

Setting Up Strong Foundations

Reading body language, establishing baselines, and setting up for success.

— Module 02 15 Lessons

Your Dog’s First Word

Target training, placement, and modeling the first word.

— Module 03 13 Lessons

Building a 4-Word Vocabulary

When and how to introduce the next words organically.

— Module 04 3 Lessons

Fluent & Free Communication

Combining words to create sentences and complex thoughts.

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Jess Hartley with her dog training with buttons
About Jess Hartley

Built quietly, over twelve years, with hundreds of dogs.

I didn't start with buttons. I started with shelter dogs, learning how to read subtle body language and build trust. When buttons came along, I applied the same science-backed, force-free principles to give dogs a literal voice.

12

Years experience

IMDT

Certified Trainer

100%

Force-free

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FAQ

Questions, gently answered.

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Dogs of any age can learn to communicate with buttons! We've had students successfully teach 12-year-old rescues. Older dogs often have excellent attention spans and deep bonds with their owners, making them great candidates.
We recommend starting with a simple 4-pack of recordable buttons. In the course, we cover the exact brands we trust and how to set them up for different dog sizes.
Every dog is different. Some pick up their first word in a few days, others take a few weeks. The key is consistency and patience. The course is designed so you can go at your dog's perfect pace.
This is a common worry! In Module 3, we cover exactly how to set boundaries and handle "spam pressing" in a positive, frustration-free way.
Not at all. We have successful students with everything from Chihuahuas to Great Danes, purebreds to supermutts.
Many owners report a decrease in demand barking and anxiety because their dog finally has an alternative, clear way to communicate their needs.
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