Michael Ellis demonstrates how to amplify the value of your rewards and maintain focus throughout your training sessions with a few simple techniques taken from our DVD, Raising Your Puppy with Michael Ellis. In this DVD, Michael covers a wide range of topics including learning theory, socialization, handling skills, developmental periods, play, teaching basic commands and much more.

My dog is completely disengaged with me. Where should I start to retrain him?

Most training issues tend to be linked to engagement in some fashion, good for you for recognizing this. What you need to do is start over, and give up the idea of shows & matches for now. Pretend your dog doesn't know any behaviors and start building a relationship based on rewards and communication. The dog needs to have a reason that is valuable to HIM to engage with you.

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