I need some clarification on the release in marker training. Do you have any thoughts or recommendations?

Hi Cindy,

I've watched a few of the videos I've ordered from Leerburg recently. I'd like to say nice effort on your and Ed's part.

I'm wondering if you can explain something as marker training is new to me. In the past I've always used "ok" as my release command. Using "yes" as a marker seems to be a little more motivational in terms of it's auditory presentation and I'm considering that. In your Basic Dog Obedience dvd Ed uses "ok" as a release. In the Michael Ellis DVDs, if I understand correctly, he explains the marker IS the release.

My pup is just 7 months old and I've had him about 1.5 months now. I was in the beginning stage of getting him acclimated to "ok" when releasing for food etc.

Do you have any thoughts or recommendations? Should I switch to yes for the release if I'm going to use Michael's system?