In this video, Michael Ellis talks about how to establish thresholds when you bring a new puppy home. By establishing thresholds, you will learn how easy or hard it is to stimulate your puppy and certain aspects of their temperament. Knowing your dog's thresholds and temperament will help you understand how to better train your dog and use methods that motivate them.

Raising Your Puppy with Michael Ellis is currently available as a DVD , Streaming Video, and Self-Study Online Course!

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