Leerburg's Micro Courses
Bite-sized courses for dog trainers looking to master specific skills
Building Motivation with Michael Ellis
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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. This content is also included in the extensive Michael Ellis 3-Day Workshop course.
Reward Markers with Michael Ellis
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Learn the ins and outs of marker training in this micro course. Michael Ellis talks about reward markers, release markers, conditioning, and the power of food rewards. This content is also included in the extensive Michael Ellis 3-Day Workshop course.
Reinforcement Schedules with Michael Ellis
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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. This content is also included in the extensive Michael Ellis 3-Day Workshop course.
Puppy Socialization with Michael Ellis
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This micro course focuses on socializing your puppy during their first 6 months. Michael Ellis gives a primer on developmental phases in dogs then dives into socialization guidelines, interacting with older dogs and other trainers, and redirection. This content is also included in the Michael Ellis Puppy Development Workshop course.
Food Chase Games with Michael Ellis
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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. This content is also included in the extensive Michael Ellis 3-Day Workshop course.
Engagement with Michael Ellis
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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. This content is also included in the extensive Michael Ellis 3-Day Workshop course.
