The Importance of ENGAGEMENT in Dog Training

New trainers who want to train their dog motivationally need to learn how to change their dog's state of mind so that the dog wants to be with them and the dog must want what the handler has. This is called getting engagement in their dog. When a trainer can get and keep his dog engaged, training exercises are easy. This lecture by Michael Ellis highlights the importance of making sure your dog is engaged with you.

February 21, 2011 | 7 Minutes, 40 Seconds