Dog care · Training · Money · Safety Launch price $67 $27 The Dog Dad Manual · Volume I
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Jake · The Dog Dad Manual

Happier dog. Fewer problems. Lower bills.

Everything a good dog owner ends up learning the hard way, in one plain manual: 70+ ways to spend less on your dog without cutting corners, a real dog kitchen, the walk fixed, why he does the strange things he does, the puppy plan, and how to keep him safe.

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Jake, host of the Jake - Dog Dad channel, talking to the camera at home
"Your dog isn't being bad. They're being a dog, or they're telling you something."Jake
70+money systems
16kitchen recipes
7manual parts
500+pages
12wall posters
2paper sizes + phone
I.
The Manual

One manual. The whole dog. The dog dad you wanted to be.

Money, food, training, the walk, the puppy years, the strange stuff and the scary stuff. Each chapter tells you what you probably think is going on, what's actually going on, and exactly what to do about it. Written plain, in the voice you know from the channel.

Jake · Volume I
First Edition · 2026
The Dog Dad Manual
Happier dog. Fewer problems. Lower bills.
Money · Food · Training · Walks · Safety
Illustrated manual + home kit · 500+ pages · first edition

Everything your dog needs you to know, in one place.

Read it front to back, or open straight to the thing that's driving you up the wall tonight. Every chapter ends with Do it like this: a short numbered list you can act on today.

$27 $67 Launch price · save $40
What's inside for $27:
The Savings Systems: 70+ numbered ways to spend less on food, gear, grooming, toys and sitters, plus the expense worksheet and savings ledger$29
The Dog Kitchen and Daily Care: 16 homemade treat recipes, food labels, portions, grooming$19
Teach and Walk: the 8 cues that matter and a 14-day loose-leash plan$29
Why Does My Dog Do That?: the signals and the sounds, decoded$19
Puppy and the Dog You Choose: the first 30 days, potty, crate, alone time, the right dog$19
Keep Your Dog Safe: hazards, heat, swallowed objects, dog fights, when to go now$19
Jake's Workshop: 12 simple builds, from a snuffle mat to a dog bed frame$15
The Home Kit library: problem plans, the 30-day bond program, 12 body-language charts, A to Z library, golden years, records, phone edition, bonuses, 12 posters$49
Lifetime updates: every future edition, free$19
Our value, part by part$217
You pay today$67$27

"Our value" is what we'd put on each part sold on its own. For comparison, a single private dog-training session in the US costs about $100 an hour (Bark.com cost guide, 2026; varies by area and trainer).

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II.
The Math

A little know-how now. Or a much bigger bill later.

Most expensive dog problems don't start expensive. They start as a small habit read wrong and practiced daily: the pull, the grab, the hot walk, the swallowed sock. Caught early, they cost you a few minutes a day. Left to grow, they turn into trainers, surgery, claims and heartbreak.

Left to grow

What it can cost
Pulling and reactivityA board-and-train program
$1,000–3,5001
A swallowed sock or toySurgery to get it out
$1,600–12,000+2
Heatstroke on a hot dayEmergency care and a hospital stay
$1,500–7,000+3
A dog bite or injury claimThe average US homeowner's claim
$65,4504
Rehoming and regretThe habit that ends the relationship
Priceless
One problem left too long$1,000–12,000+

Handled early

Usually just
The 14-day loose-leash planU-turns and treats you already have
$0
"Leave it" and the trade gameA habit that heads off the ER visit
$0
The 7-second pavement testPlus the heat warning signs, in plain words
$0
Reading the signals earlyLip licks, freezes, the whale eye
$0
A dog you get to keepThe whole point of all of it
$27
The manual that shows you how$27
One swallowed sock can cost

$1,600 – $12,000+

at the vet. Teaching "leave it" and the trade game costs nothing but a few minutes a day.

Head off one problem early, and the manual could pay for itself many times over.

Sources: 1. Sit Means Sit 2026 dog-training price guide (board-and-train, 2 to 4 weeks). 2. Embrace Pet Insurance, cost of surgery to remove a swallowed object. 3. Healthy Paws Pet Insurance, common pet emergency costs. 4. Insurance Information Institute and State Farm, 2025 average US dog-related injury claim. Figures are typical US ranges and vary widely by case, area and provider. This manual is general education: it is not veterinary or professional training advice and does not guarantee any outcome or saving. Never cut vet care to save money; for health worries, call your vet.

III.
What's inside

Exactly what you get for $27.

Seven parts of the manual first: the money, the food, the training, the walk, the dog himself, the puppy years and keeping him safe. Then the whole home kit library on top.

Jake in his workshop with Maple and Hank
Part 1 · The money70+ systems

The Savings Systems

Spend less on the stuff, never on the care. Each system: what it saves you (you fill in your number), what it costs to start, the steps, and the safety line.

  1. Food and treats: buy smarter, waste nothing
  2. Supplies and gear: buy once, buy right
  3. Grooming at home, step by step
  4. Toys and fun for pennies
  5. Training at home instead of paying twice
  1. Sitters, boarding and travel swaps
  2. Smart at the vet: estimates, payment questions, never skipping care
  3. Older dogs without the money panic
  4. Emergency fund, budget and savings ledger
  5. The 30-day money road map
70 pages · fillable worksheets
Jake taking homemade dog biscuits out of the oven while Maple and Hank watch
Part 2 · The bowlDog Kitchen

The Dog Kitchen and Daily Care

Read the label, feed the right amount, bake the treats.

  1. 16 simple homemade treat recipes
  2. Reading a dog-food label
  3. Kibble, canned, fresh, raw: the honest version
  4. Portions and the rib check
  5. Safe toppers, and foods never to feed
  6. Buying in bulk and storing it safe
  7. Grooming, nails, ears and teeth
  8. Exercise by age and energy
41 pages
Jake walking Maple and Hank on loose leashes down a country road
Part 3 · The leash14-day plan

Teach and Walk

Getting through to him, and a walk you both enjoy.

  1. Why your dog doesn't listen
  2. Markers, rewards and timing
  3. The 8 cues that matter most
  4. Impulse control and focus games
  5. Why dogs pull: the opposition reflex
  6. Collars, harnesses, head halters
  7. The 14-day loose-leash plan
  8. Sniff walks and recall safety
33 pages
Maple the golden retriever waiting with a paw under a closed door
Part 4 · The signalsDecoded

Why Does My Dog Do That?

What you think it means, what it actually means, and what to do.

  1. The paw under the door
  2. The stare while he poops
  3. Sighs, leans and licks
  4. Kicking the grass after
  5. Sleeping positions
  6. Which bark is it?
  7. Door-knock, demand and fear barking
  8. Howls, whines, growls and groans
25 pages
Jake on the living-room floor with a new puppy while Maple watches
Part 5 · The startFirst 30 days

Puppy and the Dog You Choose

Start right, and skip the problems most owners spend years fixing.

  1. The first 30 days, week by week
  2. House-training and the potty chart
  3. The crate as a safe place
  4. Alone time without the panic
  5. Boundaries, not bossing
  6. Matching energy to your life
  7. Breed groups and working dogs
  8. Adopt or buy: what to ask
33 pages
Hank, an old black-and-tan coonhound, resting safely at home
Part 6 · The dangerKnow it fast

Keep Your Dog Safe

Watch, call your vet, or go now: know the difference.

  1. Household hazards, room by room
  2. Heat, hot cars and hot pavement
  3. Swallowed objects: what to do
  4. Reading a dog fight before it starts
  5. If a fight breaks out
  6. Poison: the first five minutes
  7. Watch, call your vet, or go now
24 pages
A handmade wooden dog bed frame in Jake's workshop
Part 7 · The bench12 builds

Jake's Workshop

Weekend projects your dog will love, with a materials list and a safety line for each.

  1. Snuffle mat and towel roll-up
  2. Puzzle box and muffin-tin game
  3. Flirt pole and scent boxes
  4. The backyard dig box
  5. Raised feeder and pet stairs
  6. A simple dog bed frame
  7. Gear hook rack and toy box
13 pages
Every chapter ends with
"Do it like this."

A short numbered list you can act on today. No 300-page theory. Kind, force-free methods only: no shock, prong or choke collars, no leash pops, no "pack leader" ideas.

Plus: the Home Kit library

Nine more folders of charts, plans, records and printables.

49 pagesSolve Everyday Problems18 problems, from barking to chewing, each with a right-now page and a gentle 7-day plan.
19 pagesBuild Your BondA 30-day program, a love-and-trust scorecard and 30 favorite activities.
39 pagesBody Language Charts12 picture charts: tail, ears, eyes, mouth, posture and more, plus mood spotters.
81 pagesDog Library A to Z60+ behaviors explained, with a "find it in 10 seconds" finder for every folder.
23 pagesGolden YearsComfort and care for the older dog, printed large for easy reading.
16 pagesMy Dog RecordsFridge card, vet visits, medicines, walk and weight logs. Fill in on screen or by hand.
PhonePhone EditionTap what's happening, get the answer, with an emergency button on every screen.
14 filesBonusesFridge edition, dog-sitter sheet, Jake's 15 Dog Dad Rules card, expense worksheet, walk log, potty chart, workshop plans.
7 sizes12 Wall PostersFrom "What That Bark Means" to "Foods Your Dog Must Never Eat", from 8x10 to A2.
Jake on his porch steps with Maple, a golden retriever, and Hank, an old black-and-tan coonhound
IV. · About the author

Hi, I'm Jake.

I live outside Knoxville, Tennessee, with Maple, an anxious golden retriever, and Hank, an old coonhound who came as a foster and never left.

Over the years a long line of foster dogs has come through my door: shy ones, chewers, pullers and seniors nobody else wanted. Each one taught me something, and it's all in this manual. I'm not a vet or a trainer. I'm the guy on your street everybody asks about their dog.

"Spend less on the stuff. Never on the care. And when it's health, the vet wins. Every time."
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V. · Everything you get today

The Dog Dad Manual

Print it, pin it to the fridge, or keep it on your phone.

Instant download. Opens on any computer, tablet or phone.

  • The 7-part manual: money, food, training, the walk, puppies, safety
  • 70+ money-saving systems, with a savings ledger
  • 16 homemade treat recipes and the food-label guide
  • The Home Kit library: 9 more folders of plans and charts
  • Phone Quick Guide with an emergency buttonBONUS
  • Fridge sheets, dog-sitter sheet and pocket cardsBONUS
  • 12 wall posters in 7 sizesBONUS
  • US Letter and A4, with free lifetime updatesBONUS
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What do I actually walk away with?

The 7-part manual (savings systems, dog kitchen, teach and walk, why your dog does what he does, puppy and choosing a dog, keeping him safe, the workshop), plus 9 home-kit folders, a phone guide, 14 bonus printables and 12 posters. Every guide in US Letter and A4.

Will it save me money?

It's built to. The Savings Systems show you where dog money usually leaks (food, treats, toys, gear, grooming, sitters) and how to spend less without cutting corners on care. We don't promise a dollar figure, because every dog and town is different; the Savings Ledger shows you your own number.

Will it work for my dog's age and breed?

Yes. It's written for any breed and size, from puppies and new rescues to seniors, with a part for puppies and a folder for older dogs.

My dog is older. Is it too late to teach anything?

Not at all. Older dogs learn fine with short, kind sessions. Every lesson in Teach and Walk takes a few minutes, and Golden Years helps you adjust for stiff joints and slower days.

Is this veterinary advice, or professional training?

No. It's general education about dog care and behavior, in plain words, from named public sources. It never diagnoses or gives medicine doses, and every health page tells you plainly when to call your vet or go now. For serious behavior problems, like a bite, it tells you when to bring in a certified professional.

Does it use punishment or "pack leader" training?

Never. Every method is kind and force-free. No yelling, no shock, prong or choke collars, no leash pops.

Can I print it? What paper size?

Yes. Every guide comes in US Letter and A4, so it prints right in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and everywhere else. Posters come in 7 sizes.

How fast do I get it, and is it a subscription?

Right away: your files open on the next screen and the link is emailed to you. It's one payment, no subscription.

Do I get updates?

Yes, free for life. When we add or improve pages, download the new edition from the same link.

What if I don't like it?

Reply to your receipt email within 7 days for a full refund. No questions asked.

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