Train your dog or puppy to communicate with you through more than just barks with the first-ever book on pet training with speech buttons and soundboards!

Teach Your Dog to Talk is a light-hearted and easy-to-use guide to exploring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Inspired by the discovery that dogs can use AAC to communicate with their humans, this book is perfect for the average pet owner who is looking to foster a deeper connection with their dog through “speech training.” 

As the first resource to encourage more pet owners to explore this fun (and funny!) endeavor with their animals, Teach Your Dog to Talk will explore the basic setup of currently available AAC devices and best practices for getting started, and highlight notable achievements by some of the internet’s favorite “talking” dogs. The book will also answer frequently asked questions, discuss common mistakes, and offer  do's and don’ts.

Pet owners will discover a whole new layer of their relationship with their beloved four-legged friends thanks to the tips and tricks offered in this first-of-its-kind handbook.

1. NEW, BOOMING TREND PAIRED WITH EVERGREEN TOPIC: “Talking dogs” have become wildly popular in 2020 (the most famous of these dogs, Bunny, has 5.7 million TikTok followers and over 500,000 Instagram followers). But dog training books have always been solid sellers, therefore this book is a combination of an emerging trend with an evergreen topic.

2. FIRST BOOK OF ITS KIND: There has not been a book yet published on teaching dogs to use speech buttons. This book’s friendly tone and easy-to-follow steps will provide the perfect level of instruction for interested beginners and first-time pet owners alike. 

3. AUTHOR WITH PLATFORM AND TALKING DOG: Stephanie Rocha is mom to Casper the Border Aussie. He has more than 415,000 followers on TikTok and more than 3,200 followers on Instagram, and he knows well over 30 words!