Jackie Eckert, expert dog trainer and author, is on a mission to tackle problematic dog behaviors with groundbreaking solutions. In her transformative book, she dismantles nine pervasive myths—spanning societal beliefs and both traditional and popular positive reinforcement training strategies—that fuel the behavioral challenges many dog owners face today.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Jackie has worked with hundreds of dogs and their owners, refining a pioneering approach that addresses modern-day challenges. Frustrated by the shortcomings of conventional methods, she began asking bold questions: Why are so many dog owners struggling more than ever? Why, despite our love and care, do dogs seem harder to control and more reactive? Her journey to uncover the answers has reshaped her philosophy and approach to dog training.

In The American Dog Epidemic: Why Dog Behavior Goes Wrong and a Path to Rescue Us All, Jackie doesn’t just question traditional methods and popular positive reinforcement strategies—she exposes how societal myths about dog ownership exacerbate the problem. From misconceptions about how dogs think and feel to outdated ideas about training, Jackie offers a fresh, science-backed perspective that empowers owners to see their dogs in a new light.

With real-life, practical strategies, Jackie equips readers to break free from these myths and foster healthier, happier relationships with their dogs. Her vision: a world where owners and their dogs thrive, free from stress and misunderstanding.