Your dog can talk: a step-by-step guide to button training

Introduction

Part One: Beginning learners. Why button training?

Learning your dog's language

Selecting beginning words

Setting up your buttons

Modeling language

Supporting your unique learner

Identifying signs of progress and first words

Promoting independence

Part Two: Intermediate learners. Growing vocabulary

Generalizing skills

Using words for different reasons

Combining words

Part Three: Advanced learners. Teaching advanced concepts

Teaching longer phrases and sentences

Conversations with your dog

Achieving and maintaining proficiency

Conclusion

Appendix: Button communication functions

Glossary

Acknowledgments

Notes.