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Key Features

  • 127 minutes; released 2013
  • Instructor: Michael Ellis
  • Dog ages and skills: All
  • Topics covered: Value and fading food rewards, deliverance, luring and marker system review
  • Also available as a self-study online course! CLICK HERE to sign up!

Product Description

Throughout the course of this DVD, Michael Ellis covers the basis of food rewards as a motivational training method. This video is applicable to any dog type and age, and highlights important engagement techniques including a brief review of the marker system in regards to training behaviors, as well as the luring technique.

Note: There are no uses of physical corrections in this DVD.

Ellis approaches the power of training with food as a game between trainer and dog. The relationship should be fun, motivating and engaging.

Why should you begin with food rewards over toy rewards?

There are two reasons for which you should start training with food:

  1. Puppies have a stronger food drive than toy drive. Using food allows trainers to jackpot food rewards (give multiple rewards).
  2. Ellis will also discuss the deliverance (injury prevention) and value of a food reward, as well as fading food rewards.

The goal of this video is to increase your dog’s engagement. With these skills, you can ensure your dog wants to be with you and what you have to give. This process allows you to hold your dog’s focus, and eliminate problems with external distractions.

Next in the series

If you have completed the lessons in this dvd and would like to move on to the next stage, check out The Power of Playing Tug with Your Dog DVD.

Update

This dvd was updated in 2013 with brand new HD footage and a new instructional outline.

Topics Include:

  • Marker Training
  • Food vs Toy Rewards & Why
  • Choosing the Right Food
  • Luring
  • Spatial Pressure
  • Shaping Behaviors
  • Putting Behaviors on Cue
  • Reinforcement Schedules

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DVD: 2 hours, 7 minutes (physical copy only)

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Online Course: 57 videos (125 minutes), text content, discussion board, lifetime access, stream from anywhere

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4 stars
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November 15, 2016
Very thorough DVD Loaded with lots of useful informations and tips on this topic.
Michael has lots of experience in dog training and is also very good in sharing his knowledge.
I found this DVD very useful , but bit pricey.
4 stars
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August 30, 2016
This video opened all the doors for me. Using Michael's system, I have developed a great relationship with my pup and have had great results. I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH. If you are new to training or want a fresh look at an old subject, this is THE place to start.
4 stars
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August 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this DVD. I've done some training with this this type of method before, but Michael's explanation really expanded on my knowledge. I'm dabbing into actual competition training (previous it was just family pet dogs) so his advise, guidance, and reasoning makes this DVD a must purchase for first time owners (especially first time owners looking to get into some type of competition, IPO/Ring Sports/etc). Additionally, I'm sure veteran trainers will get something out of this video as well. (careful though, these video's are highly addictive and you will find yourself wanting all of them!!)

Thanks Leerburg and Michael for putting this together, I look forward to actually applying what I've learned in this video with my new dog coming in September!
4 stars
August 25, 2015
This is an very helpful and interesting video for owners of dogs who are good heaters. However, I purchased it hoping there might be some information as to how to work with a puppy or dog who is not food motivated. There is not addressed and I feel it should be. I wrote to Leerburg asking about this particular problem I got ZERO response. I was very disappointed.
Eve
4 stars
July 12, 2015
Amazing video!!! Lots of Terminolygy that was highly educational. The demos were great and informative
5 star rating
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