Food Chase Games with Michael Ellis

Micro Course

Skill Level: Beginner

Length: 6 Modules

Access Period: Unlimited

Price: $29.99

About

Food Chase Games

with Michael Ellis

21 Videos | 43 Minutes of Content

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.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Anyone with a new puppy. If you have already purchased December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop, you do not need this course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

None

Course Outline

MODULE 1: Introduction
MODULE 2: Pre-Dog Principles
- SEGMENT 1: Practicing Movement Without The Dog
  
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- SEGMENT 2: Practice Target Movements Without The Dog
  
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- SEGMENT 3: Get Down to The Dog's Level
  
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- SEGMENT 4: Demonstration
  
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- SEGMENT 5: Principles of Footwork
  
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- SEGMENT 6: Progressing the Food Game
  
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MODULE 3: Food Chase Games
- SEGMENT 1: Food Chase Demonstration
  
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- SEGMENT 2: Adding the "Miss"
  
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- SEGMENT 3: Food Delivery Principles
  
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- SEGMENT 4: Food Throwing Variation
  
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- SEGMENT 5: Food Throw Recall
  
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- SEGMENT 6: Purpose of Food Chase
  
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MODULE 4: Food Drive
- SEGMENT 1: Food Drive
  
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- SEGMENT 2: Do's and Don'ts of Engagement Sessions
  
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- SEGMENT 3: Early Engagement Sessions
  
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- SEGMENT 4: Handling Distractions
  
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- SEGMENT 5: Reward System Value
  
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- SEGMENT 6: Different Environments in Early Engagement
  
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MODULE 5: Transferring to Toys
- SEGMENT 1: Toy Targeting Principles
  
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- SEGMENT 2: Transfer Targeting
  
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MODULE 6: Where Do I Go From Here?
- SEGMENT 1: Other Michael Ellis Courses
  
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- SEGMENT 2: ** Certificate of Completion **
  
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Testimonials

"Through the "Food Chase with Michael Ellis" self-study course at Leerburg Online University, I learned how to build engagement and drive in dogs using structured food-based games. The course emphasized clear movement, consistent cues, and proper mechanics to enhance communication.

I practiced moving without the dog to develop straight, purposeful motion, as dogs tend to drift if movement is unclear. Footwork and hand positioning were key, and starting the game at the dog’s shoulder height helped improve timing and targeting.

As the dog progressed, I learned to introduce variability—such as missed catches—and transition to toys for safety and stronger engagement. The course also stressed working in low-distraction environments and using tools like leashes and specific setups to shape behavior effectively.

Overall, the training taught me how to make engagement rewarding, clear, and controlled, setting a strong foundation for further obedience and play-based learning."

- Farrah Leakvold on 06/03/2025

"I enjoyed the straightforward clarity at which Micheal delivers his instructions. Such as when he told you to always move the food in straight paths and then pulled out the chairs and strings to show you how to practice . I learned to how to keep the dogs attention if he starts to sniff and get distracted. As far as improvement of the course I think it’s pretty well how it is without going for a live in person workshop . Thank you for your guidance . "

- Chris Benefield on 06/03/2025

"I learned a better way to describe food motivation to my clients as well as a better understanding on how to properly lure a dog without overcorrecting. I liked the use of a visual straight line to help practice footwork and reloading rewards. I do feel like I missed a ton by not doing the whole seminar so I will definitely be adding that to my list of to do so that I can feel like I have a complete understanding of this course material. "

- Kasie Matson on 06/03/2025

FAQ

How long will this course take to complete?

The course is your typical self-study course that can be taken at your own pace. There is no time limit on the course. The videos in this course were taken from the December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop held at Leerburg.

Does this course expire?

You will have lifetime access to this course, even after completion.

Will this course be offered in a DVD or stream format?

This course is currently available as a Online Course and an Online Stream. Click here for the streaming video instead.

How much content is in this course?

There are 21 videos totaling to 43 minutes of content to watch.