
PREMIUM ACCESS Lesson 1: Let's Get Them Pressing Concepts covered in this video include: Modeling - An activity for helping your learner associate desirable things (play, food, outside, pet...

Early Signs of Progress (Full)
Inspired by Bunny videos, Christina ordered a set of FluentPet buttons to try with her shy 6-month-old Golden Retriever, Cache. She set them up and started teaching him to use them. And .. nothing....

Intro to Button Teaching (Full)
Every journey starts somewhere, and yours starts here. From button teaching terminology to the top dos and don’ts, we’ll explain all you need to know to get the most out of this comprehensive curri...

Setting Up Your First Button (Full)
Find out what to expect and learn the ins and outs of setting up and introducing your very first button to your learner! We also talk you through picking a starting soundboard strategy that works b...

Preparing Your Learner for Buttons (Full)
Frequently speaking aloud to your learner is the first step in teaching them to talk with buttons. Directed speech is what matters! Intentionally speaking to them helps promote attentiveness an...

When do you know it's time to move beyond your starting buttons? We'll walk you through when to add, how to add, and what to add when it comes to introducing new buttons to your learner's soundboard.

Modeling is the best way to teach new concepts and continue expanding your learner’s knowledge of known concepts. Modeling involves pressing a button, and speaking the word or phrase recorded on t...

Learn to Read Your Learner (Full)
It takes time and practice to learn the different social rules of another species. You may be violating social rules of the animal kingdom without even knowing it. Learn how to better understand yo...

Getting Started: Your Very First Button (Full)
Find out what to expect and learn the ins and outs of setting up and introducing your very first button to your learner! We also talk you through picking a starting soundboard strategy that works b...

Planning Your Soundboard (Full)
Planning your soundboard is a crucial part of successful button teaching. Every soundboard is different and we explain the basic strategies for developing your own style specific to you and your le...

How to Choose Starting Buttons (Full)
Start with 2-3 buttons and use this as your guide when figuring out which buttons to begin with! Plus get the inside scoop on common early button concepts so you can make informed decisions for you...

Motivating Your Learner To Use Buttons (Full)
Proper motivation is essential to button teaching because it ensures the learner actually wants to learn. We'll walk you through different types of common motivators and help you figure out the bes...