Those of you who have been to the Michael Ellis' School for dog trainers already know how easily Michael can get on a tangent when it comes to dog training topics or conversation. In this episode of in the classroom with Michael Ellis, a question is brought up regarding a dog who was not exposed to proper play techniques and drive development as a young puppy. Before getting into specific details, Michael takes an opportunity to explain why we play with our dogs.

We recently added a new pup to our home and want to make sure we're on the right track. Are we handling things correctly? Is there anything else we can do to make it better?

I'd recommend a couple of videos: Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 Months (for the pup) and Pack Structure for the Family Pet (for both dogs).

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