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The Power of Training Dogs with Food

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

2 hr, 7 min

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The Power of Playing Tug with your Dog (Full Version)

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The Power of Playing Tug with your Dog (Full Version)

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

5 hr, 27 min

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Training the Retrieve with Michael Ellis (2010)

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Training the Retrieve with Michael Ellis (2010)

Our new DVD with Michael Ellis was finished on June 18th of 2010. It is at our DVD duplicator and expected to ship in the middle of July. We had hoped to ship it sooner but our June seminar and Mondio Trail at leerburg took more of our time than expected. The DVD is 3 hours long and It is by far the most comprehensive step-by-step training DVD on teaching a dog to retrieve that we have ever seen. It will replace both of our previous retrieval training DVDs. If you are a student of marker t

2 hr, 58 min

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$35.00

Leash Skills with Michael Ellis

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

1 hr, 12 min

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Advanced Concepts in Motivation Turning Your Reward into an Event with Michael Ellis

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Advanced Concepts in Motivation Turning Your Reward into an Event with Michael Ellis

This is the latest in Leerburg's series of training videos done with Michael Ellis. It's a training video that follows Michael's curriculum for his course on Motivation and Play at his school for dog trainers in California: michaelellisschool.com The work in this DVD (or video on demand) teaches trainers of all breeds (large and small) and trainers from every dog sport (agility, obedience, and protection sports) the advanced concepts of how to motivate their dogs. The goal of this tra

3 hr, 17 min

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$35.00

Finishing Work with Michael Ellis

Finishing Work: Reducing the Frequency of Rewards and the Use of Punishment with Michael Ellis DVD This DVD will cover how to prepare your dog for a competition. People have asked, "What kind of competition?" The answer is every type of dog sport competition. This new DVD will teach people who train with markers (conditioned reinforcement) how to wean their dog off food rewards and/or toy rewards in preparation for taking their dog into any dog sport competition. This is an extremely importan

2 hr, 33 min

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$35.00

Focused Heeling with Michael Ellis

This is our third in the Michael Ellis series of training DVDs. We feel it's the best one yet. The training information in this video is revolutionary in the world of dog training. Michael's motivational system of training dogs is based in marker training. You can visit the FREE streaming video section of our web site and listen to Michael's 7 part lecture on his method of dog training. The foundation for the work in this focused heeling DVD is covered in the 9 1/2 hours of instruction fea

3 hr, 53 min

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The Foundation of Puppy Bite Work (8 Weeks up to 16 Months) with Michael Ellis

$65.00

The Foundation of Puppy Bite Work (8 Weeks up to 16 Months) with Michael Ellis

I went to my first protection training seminar in summer of 1974 and can honestly say that the training in this DVD is the most in depth study on the foundation of bite training for puppies that has ever been done. The video footage for this production has come from work with Michael Ellis that has been filmed over a 4 year period. We have dogs in this video that were filmed as 10 week old puppies that are 4 years old today. If you have studied the 7 earlier DVDs I have done with Michael

4 hr, 3 min

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Teaching Protection Skills without a Decoy with Michael Ellis

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Teaching Protection Skills without a Decoy with Michael Ellis

Teaching Protection Skills without a decoy is a 2 hour and 55 minute video that has been in the works for about 2 years. For the last 10 years, Michael has given seminars 45 weekends a year. Many of the training groups and clubs that Michael taught did not have access to a regular decoy. Over the years Michael developed this training program that allowed his training groups to practice biting skills while he was gone. Many of the members of these groups have gone on to get Schutzhund and

2 hr, 54 min

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Training the Jumps with Michael Ellis

The production of this DVD was finished in December of 2010. It's by far the best step-by-step training video on how to teach your dog to jump that we have ever seen. Michael Ellis' system of dog training has its foundation in marker training (operant conditioning). When Michael teaches the jumps, it is all done through motivational methods, there are no corrections. The foundation for all of Michael's training is covered in The Power of Training Dogs with Food and The Power of Playing Tug wi

2 hr, 55 min

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Training the Send Away with Michael Ellis

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Training the Send Away with Michael Ellis

The editing on this DVD was finished by Ed Frawley on January 14th, 2011. It is 2 hours and 50 minutes long. The DVD opens with an excellent lecture on the concept and training steps for the send away by Michael Ellis. This lecture was filmed at Michael's school on advanced obedience in California. There is a chapter on working with puppies and a chapter on when to use touch pads vs a toy. There will also be a chapter on training the whistle back (for the ring sports). There is an excellent s

2 hr, 49 min

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The Foundation of Object Guard Training with Michael Ellis

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The Foundation of Object Guard Training with Michael Ellis

In this 2 hour and 10 minute video, Michael Ellis teaches dog handlers the fundamentals of training the object guard for the various ring sports. The goal of the video is to show dog handlers how to establish a good foundation for this exercises. The streaming video is also offered on DVD. The object guard is the most difficult exercise in all dog sports. In a competition the dog is left alone with an object while the handler moves out of site. When the decoy approaches the dog guarding t

2 hr, 10 min

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Michael Ellis Theory on the Foundation of Protection Training Dogs

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Michael Ellis' Theory on the Foundation of Protection Training Dogs

This is an 88 minute lecture by Michael Ellis on the foundation of protection training. Michael talks about training from puppyhood through adolescence. He discusses thresholds and drives in dogs and how each dog has to have its own training plan. Michael explains that certain training techniques (IE the hold and carry) were designed for a very specific type of dog and how these techniques should not be used on a dog with a different temperament. Michael explains why he trains dogs for a

1 hr, 28 min

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Michael Ellis Mondio Ring Seminar (2010)

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Michael Ellis Mondio Ring Seminar (2010)

Leerburg sponsored a Mondio Ring seminar with Michael Ellis, a Mondio Ring Decoy certification test, and a Mondio Ring trial here at our kennel in 2010. This training video is almost 7 hours long and shows 10 dog teams working with Michael Ellis for the week before the competition to fine-tune their dogs. Michael does an excellent job helping and explaining to the handlers what they need to know and do to tweak their dog's training so they can get the most possible points during their performan

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Michael Ellis Protection Sport Dog Seminar (2009)

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Michael Ellis Protection Sport Dog Seminar (2009)

Michael Ellis Protection Dog Seminar 14 hours This newly released course has been put together from archived footage filmed during a 2009 Leerburg Michael Ellis seminar held in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This course contains 14 hours of lecture and dog work, the vast majority of which has never been seen before. There are discussions of a variety of protection sports, their differences and the skills necessary for each one. Throughout the seminar, Michael works with multiple handler/dog teams o

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Reinforcement Schedules with Michael Ellis

$40.00

Reinforcement Schedules with Michael Ellis

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

45 min

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$40.00

Building Motivation with Michael Ellis

This micro course led by Michael Ellis will cover several topics on building motivation with your dog. You'll learn how to use conditioned reinforcers, when to teach the "Out", and begin mastering operant conditioning including how to modify behavior. If you have already purchased December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop, you do not need this course. There are 20 clips totaling to 35 minutes of content to watch. Outline: Introduction Conditioned Reinforcers Building Value in

45 min

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$35.00

Food Chase Games with Michael Ellis

This micro course focuses on teaching your puppy food chase games to use in pre-emptive management, recall, and rewards. These games are the foundations of training with food. If you have already purchased December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop, you do not need this course. There are 21 videos totaling to 45 minutes of content to watch. Outline: Introduction Pre-Dog Principles Practicing Movement Without the Dog Practice Target Movements Without the Dog Get Down to The D

45 min

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$35.00

Puppy Socialization with Michael Ellis

This course focuses on the topic of puppy socialization and the skills and information you will need to set your puppy up for success with the first 6 months of your puppy's life. Anyone looking to get a new puppy or has a new puppy who wants a better understanding of puppy socialization guidelines. If you already own Raising Your Puppy and 2019 July Puppy Development Workshop then you do not need this course. There are 43 videos totaling to 71 minutes of content to watch. Outline:

1 hr, 15 min

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$35.00

Engagement with Michael Ellis

Learn the ins and outs of engagement in this micro course. Michael Ellis talks about engagement principles and the importance of sustained engagement in dog training. If you have already purchased December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop you do not need this course. There are 24 videos totaling to 45 minutes of content to watch. Outline: Introduction Keep A Training Journal Practice without the Dog Dropping Food Understanding How Your Dog Learns Training Leash Manipulati

55 min

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Introduction to Dock Diving with Michael Ellis

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Introduction to Dock Diving with Michael Ellis

Dock diving is a sport that anyone can participate in, which is one of the main reasons it has become the fastest-growing dog sport in North America. You can bring your pet dog out to a dock diving event and have a great day with your dog and your family, or you can train every day and compete at a national level, making this an ideal sport for beginners and competitors alike. In this video, Michael will be covering all the basic principles of dock diving for those who are new to the sport,

2 hr, 22 min

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Training the Retrieve with Michael Ellis (2018)

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Training the Retrieve with Michael Ellis (2018)

Over the last 30+ years, the methods used to train dogs to retrieve have been evolving. Traditionally, most dogs were taught to retrieve certain objects through the “Force Fetch” method, which relies heavily on negative reinforcement (pressure) to teach the behavior. While many dogs were able to get through this process, it was not the most pleasant experience for the dog (or the trainer). Many dogs wouldn’t bounce back from the continuous stress of the process and would eventually be ‘w

3 hr, 28 min

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$90.00

Raising Your Puppy with Michael Ellis

Regardless of your ultimate training goals, everything must start with how we raise our puppies. How do we interact with them at a young age while they learn what is appropriate behavior? How do we teach our young dogs how to live in our home? How do we develop the drives needed to train in specific disciplines? In this DVD, world-renowned dog trainer, Michael Ellis, will teach you exactly how he does just that. The DVD starts off with how to select and pick your next puppy. From there, we

6 hr, 50 min

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Training the Recall with Michael Ellis

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

59 min

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$35.00

The Electric Collar with Michael Ellis

The Electric Collar with Michael Ellis: Selecting & Conditioning Your Dog to the Collar DVD This streaming video covers all of the training you will need to learn on the proper use of the Remote collar. This streaming video is both parts 1 & 2 of Michael Ellis's Electric Collar DVDs. The first DVD in this series will cover how to select the correct remote collar for your dog, how to determine the levels to use during your training, and how to properly condition your dog to the electric colla

3 hr, 42 min

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