Packfit

A human self-help book… for dogs.

This isn’t your typical dog training guide.
It’s part self-help, part soul work, part behavioral science, and part dog training—written for the humans brave enough to look inward so they can lead outward.

Because behavior isn’t the problem.
Behavior is the invitation.
And our dogs? They’re doing the best they can with the humans they’ve been given.

What if your dog’s behavior isn’t just about them?

What if it’s about you, too?

In The Human End of the Leash: Dog Training's Missing Link, author Kimberly Artley invites readers into a radically honest and deeply healing journey.

Through personal story, clinical insight, and grounded compassion, she reveals how our dogs mirror our nervous systems, energy, emotional wounds, attachment styles, and unresolved patterns—and how real change begins within.

This book isn’t just about training dogs.
It’s about transformation.
On both ends of the leash.

Inside You’ll Discover:

• Why behavior is never the problem—it’s the signal, and how to decode what your dog is really trying to tell you.

• The 7 Major Players behind common dog issues (and the hidden human patterns that often fuel them).

• A revolutionary 4-layer framework of canine needs—and how to meet them through calm leadership, not chaos.

• The difference between training for obedience and conditioning behavior—and why both are essential for raising a well-rounded, emotionally stable dog.

• What your dog is revealing about you.

• How trauma, attachment, unmet needs, and emotional incongruence create behavioral fallout.

• How to stop defaulting—and start leading from clarity, calm, and compassion.

• The difference between simply “training a dog” and truly developing one—with presence, boundaries, and trust.

• How to shift from managing symptoms to healing the root causes—starting with you.

• Why your dog doesn’t need you perfect—just present, grounded, and emotionally safe.

This Book Is For You If:

• You’ve “tried everything” but still feel stuck.

• You sense there’s more going on beneath your dog’s behavior—and your own.

• You’re open to growth, introspection, and emotional responsibility.

• You want to take your work and relationship with your dog to the next level.

• You’re ready to pull up the rug—and face what’s been swept beneath it.

• You believe in compassion and clarity—not one without the other.

• You’re ready to lead with presence, not performance.

• You know your dog is trying to show you something—and you’re finally ready to listen.

Pre-Order Bonus: Sneak Peek Chapter

Pre-order now and receive instant access to an exclusive early-release chapter:
Chapter Six: Pain into Purpose

A raw and vulnerable chapter exploring trauma, transformation, and the mirror our dogs hold up for us. Kimberly shares her personal story of healing—and how it shaped the foundation of PackFit and this book.

It’s emotional. It’s honest.
It’s the heart of the work.

Early Readers Are Saying:

“I thought I was buying a dog book… and found myself instead. Life-changing.”
— Advanced Reader

“It’s part dog training, part therapy, part sacred mirror. This book doesn’t just help you train your dog. It helps you meet yourself.”
— Advanced Reader

“The heartfelt insight and wisdom shared in this book is powerful for both dog and human alike. This will absolutely change lives for those open to understanding dog behavior. and how we impact it.
— Advanced Reader

 “The Human End of the Leash by Kimberly Artley is a phenomenal look into the psychology behind dogs and their humans, exploring how our energy, emotional patterns, and personal lives can profoundly shape the behavior and wellbeing of our canine companions. Artley beautifully weaves together psychology, personal anecdotes, and practical experiences to show that dog training is often just as much about the person at the end of the leash as it is about the dog. She offers more than just the conventional“training” tips—she provides a path toward healing, connection, and self-awareness. It’s a fantastic read for anyone who wants to better understand themselves, their dog, and the bond that they share.

— Advanced Reader

About the Author

Kimberly Artley is the founder of PackFit™ Dog Training and Behavior, a canine behavior consultancy rooted in whole-dog, whole-scenario, root-cause training. With a background in health and life coaching, trauma studies, and human and canine psychology, Kimberly bridges the worlds of dog behavior and human development in a way few others can.

This book is for dogs everywhere--and the humans who love them, and is the culmination of her life’s work.

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Because real training starts with self-awareness.
Because your dog deserves clarity and calm.
Because you are the most important project of your life.