Basic Obedience Videos

On Sept 18, 2018, Ed Frawley released a new Basic Dog Obedience DVD, Streaming Video On Demand, and Leerburg Online Course. This was not just an updated version of the original video produced back in 1982 or the many updates since. This DVD and course have 100% new content. Over the past 30 years, dog training has gone through a number of new exciting evolutions. Those changes are all covered in our new DVD. You can review a detailed outline of the DVD below. Today, we use reward-based

The first DVD we produced in our series of DVDs with Michael Ellis was The Power of Training Dogs with Food. The video footage for that DVD came from a number of Michael's training seminars that were held here at Leerburg and other locations around the country. We are pleased to announce the release of a new and updated version of The Power of Training Dogs with Food. This new video was filmed entirely in HD. We did not use any of the video footage from the original DVD. In addition, the n

Whether you own a dog as a house pet or you are training in high level competition, establishing a working relationship with your dog is one of the most important prerequisites for any training regimen. Regardless of how you apply your training or the methods you plan to use, building a relationship with your dog must come first. This DVD will help you build that relationship through 8 different games, with training being the main idea behind each game while also making it fun for you and your d

Training the Recall: The Most Important Behavior Your Dog Will Ever Learn 1) Introduction: What this DVD is covering, why we are doing it, how it fits in with the rest of our DVDs, and how it will be laid out. 2) Restrained Recalls: Positive effects of frustration. Putting behavior on cue. Voice and whistle. Benefits of engagement. How to reward, mechanics and duration. 3) Recalls in an environment free of distractions/competing motivators. 4) Recalls while focused on som

I have been around higher levels of dog training for a long long time and thought I knew a thing or two about how to play tug with your dog. When I started to go to Michael Ellis' seminars I found out there was an entirely different side to this work - a better side. Since 1982 I have produced a lot of training DVDs, but hands down the ones I have done (and am doing) with Michael are the ones I am most proud of. These DVDs are going to make a dramatic difference on how people live with and tr

This video is recommended for dogs 10 months or older. For puppies, we highly recommend you use "Living With Your Puppy: Establishing Pack Structure" first. Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet is over 4 hours long. The goal of our pack structure training program is to produce a dog that is calm and submissive and a dog that follows the rules of the pack leader. This DVD teaches people how to become a pack leader that their dog respects and loves. Most people are not born pack lea

The majority of dog owners only use their leash when taking their dog for a walk. A large number of those people are being pulled down the street each and every time they attempt to walk their dog. No one enjoys this experience, which is why we have produced this DVD on how to use your leash as a tool to communicate with your dog. Through a process called "leash pressure," we can teach the dog how to politely walk on the leash by implementing the skill we call "Loose Leash Walking." Three of

*For dogs older than 10 months see: Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet. Every new puppy owner has the same image of what they want their new dog to be like as an adult. First and foremost, everyone wants a great relationship with their dog but beyond that, those who plan on keeping their dog in their home want a calm, well-mannered, obedient house dog that minds and respects their family and friends. Those who plan on keeping their dog outside want a calm well-mannered dog

If you're already using marker training but are struggling with your dog performing behaviors they've already learned, this micro course is for you. You'll learn the importance of reinforcement schedules and how to create durable behaviors. If you have already purchased the December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop, you do not need this course. There are 15 clips totaling to 45 minutes of content to watch. Outline: Introduction Reinforcement Schedules Introduction to Reinforce

How we raise puppies today is much different than how we have done it in the past. Today, we focus our interactions with our puppy on building engagement and a relationship that encourages the puppy’s love of learning. We want to build a strong foundation of trust and understanding before we try to teach obedience behaviors. Unfortunately, many new puppy owners get distracted from building their relationship because they are in a hurry to teach formal obedience or they simply don’t under

Our Intermediate Dog Obedience DVD is the next level for trainers who have watched our Basic Dog Obedience DVD or have taken the online course. In Basic Dog Obedience, we covered the foundation for our reward-based training system. In this DVD, we use that information to teach a number of behaviors that that are used in daily life. This DVD covers a wide range of skills sets that compliment the training covered in our Basic Dog Obedience course. These are everyday skills that make living wi

This DVD is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your new gun dog puppy. We believe that building an active, eager, bold, and confident training partner is the first step towards having a great hunting dog. The material is laid out in a simple step-by-step, easy to understand progression. The more you focus on your foundation work now before moving onto more challenging processes, the better off you will be. The program is organized to allow you and your puppy to begin the de

Rally obedience is a fun, fast paced dog sport based off of traditional competition obedience. In Rally, the dog/handler teams navigate stations indicated by signs along the course. In this training video, we will introduce you to the basic positions, equipment, signs, and their meanings needed to be ready for Rally Novice. There are several organizations that hold Rally trials including AKC, UKC, ASCA, along with several others. You can title your dog in Rally by meeting each club’s indivi

This training video will take a behind the scenes look at the journey many rescue dogs go on before reaching your home. You will see rescue organization staff and volunteer interviews to see what life was most likely like before you adopted your new best friend. This DVD covers common behavior problems associated with dog adoption (nervousness, separation anxiety, etc…) and how to solve and prevent those problems. Learn how to properly introduce a dog to a new environment and housemates, prope

This series is designed to allow a dog and handler to develop all the skills they need to have a solid foundation of obedience and to prepare them for off-leash work or resolving problem behaviors. The course (part one) starts with a reward-based foundation, before diving into leash pressure in Part 2. Tyler covers in detail the five basic commands that all dogs should know: come, sit, down, heel, and place (go to your dog bed). Giving simple, easy-to-follow exercises for the general pet owner,

Relationship Games 2 is a continuation from our first Relationship Games DVD with Mark Keating. The second installment of this DVD will introduce new games as well as advancing several of the games from the original DVD. The first half of the DVD dives into some more advanced training concepts. The focus is to expand your understanding of marker training, communication, and behavior creation. The second half of the DVD will take you through a series of fun games that will enhance your relationsh

Does your dog take you for a walk? Do you get a sore arm or tired shoulders after you return home? Do you dream of being able to take a nice relaxed walk with your dog at your side? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it's time to watch Loose Leash Walking course with instructor Tyler Muto! This DVD takes a comprehensive approach to training your dog to walk cooperatively on leash. If you are a dog owner look for a systematic, enjoyable, and effective approach to teaching your

The primary goal for this DVD is to give you the tools to develop the perfect balance between drive and impulse control in your performance dog. Along the way, you will also create a pup that is an active participant in the learning process, i.e: A Problem Solving Puppy! A problem solving puppy looks forward to training, finds you to be the best game in town, and when he/she fails, doesn't deflate, but instead is motivated to solve the problem! Laugh and have fun with your pup while training wit

The AKC Canine Good Citizen Program was started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good

Despite common misconceptions about small dogs, many are raised as well-trained working dogs and compete in all types of dog sports, while others work as well-trained service dogs and make amazing companions. The versatility of smaller dogs is so vast that to put them all into a category based off anything other than their smaller size is virtually impossible. One thing that CAN be said, however, is that these smaller breed dogs are just as intelligent and bitable as large dogs. This DVD aims

Mark Keating's newest course: Training the Touch Pads, is now available on DVD! We feel the touch pad is one of the most useful, if not the most useful behavior we can teach our dogs. For many of us, formal training begins with the touch pad. It has many practical aspects that are easy to transition into real life, as well as a multitude of uses with helping to create and maintain some of our other obedience behaviors. The material in this course is designed for everyone and every dog. Thi