From Chaos to Calm
Discover the Power of
Emotionally Intelligent Dog
Training
Build a Bond Beyond Commands: Transform Your Dog
with Emotionally Intelligent Training
Build a Bond Beyond Commands: Transform Your Dog
with Emotionally Intelligent Training
Welcome to The Emotionally Intelligent Dog Trainer, a book born from a deep love of dogs, years of hands-on experience as an expert dog trainer, and a rigorous academic journey culminating in a PhD in performance psychology. This book is not just about teaching your dog to sit, stay, or roll over—though those skills certainly have their place.
It’s about something far more profound: understanding the emotional currents that flow between you and your canine companion, and harnessing that connection to create a partnership built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding
Our training philosophy is built on emotional intelligence (EI)—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage both human and canine emotions to create a trust-based, cooperative training approach. Unlike traditional methods that rely solely on obedience and control, our approach emphasizes mutual communication, empathy, and psychological awareness to strengthen the bond between humans and dogs.
Adam McLean is a performance expert with a background in deep cognitive coaching, leadership, and elite training. A former athlete at the Air Force Academy, an Air Force pilot, and a cognitive performance specialist, Adam has spent over twenty years coaching high-performing individuals on mastering their mental game, including elite Department of Defense personnel, athletes, and professionals.
Beyond human performance, Adam brings a unique perspective to dog training, blending emotional intelligence with science-based techniques to strengthen the human-canine bond. With a PhD in performance psychology and extensive experience as an independent mental skills coach, Adam explores how emotional awareness, leadership, and trust shape communication between dogs and their handlers. A lifelong dog lover and trainer, Adam is passionate about helping people and their dogs connect deeply through emotionally intelligent training.
