This short video is taken out of a new online course Leerburg is currently working on. The course, An Introduction To Dog Training, will take a simple approach to some complex training concepts. This course will be geared for beginner dog trainer...

This video is taken directly from our new training DVD and self-study online course, Basic Dog Obedience. Sometimes, new trainers have a problem training with food rewards because their dogs don't seem to have much food drive. There are a number o...

The beauty of the word "yes" in marker training is that you do not have to be ready to go with a high value food reward all the time. By incorporating some simple food chasing drills, you have the ability to mark a specific behavior at an exact po...

In this 9 minute video Michael Ellis is helping one of the students in his School for dog trainers in California. Michael is coaching Mary on the timing for MARKING and exercise. This is an excellent video for new trainers.

Michael Ellis has agreed to offer the first of his two online courses as a stand-alone online self-study course. The 16 week interactive course Leerburg produced with Michael Ellis is one of our most popular online courses. It quickly fills up...

Michael Ellis discusses some of the physical and mental limitations of dogs. He also discusses the limitations of both the dog and the trainer.

One of the first things students at the Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers learn is engagement. Engagement simply means, my dog wants to be with me and wants what I have. The first step to developing an engaged dog is to reward the dog for eye ...

This is the second in a series of 3 videos on training the restrained recalls. The restrained recall is one of the best ways to get the maximum speed out of a dog when its called. It is a 100% motivational method for training the recall.

The first 8 minutes and 42 seconds of our new DVD titled Establishing Pack Structure with your Puppy. The first 8 minute introduction to this DVD will give you an idea of what information will be covered in the DVD. If you currently have or plan o...

You must train your dog in every environment that you expect them to behave in, but you have to start with the basics. The beginning of our training should always be conducted in a distraction-free environment. You can use your backyard, garag...

Michael Ellis’ philosophy on dog training is something that all dog trainers, and owners for that matter, should listen to. This video was filmed at a seminar held by Leerburg a few years ago. We like to periodically feature it in our newslette...

Ed Frawley answers a question from a customer who lives in New York City and is having some problems with loose leash walking. This person has gone through several trainers with no results. In this short video, Ed will explain a few different thin...