Engagement with Michael Ellis

Micro Course

Skill Level: Beginner

Length: 5 Modules

Access Period: Unlimited

Price: $50.00

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Engagement with Michael Ellis

24 Videos | 45 Minutes of Content

 

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.

 

If you have already purchased December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop you do not need this course.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Anyone. If you have already purchased December 2019 Michael Ellis Three Day Workshop you do not need this course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

None

Course Outline

Testimonials

"This course helped me understand the principles of engagement. Is the dog hungry, the right weight, finding the right reward. Understanding movement, movement is motivating. Contrast movement. Rate of reinforcement. Paying attention to your dog’s energetics and stop before your dog wants to stop. Keeping sessions short. I loved the idea of duration having contrast rather than longer each time. I think it’s a great course and I have no improvements to offer. "

- Crystal York on 06/03/2025

"I loved how this course was structured and how clear and concise Michael Ellis is with his teaching. I chose the Michael Ellis courses because of his teaching style and his vast knowledge and experience and did so with the goal of becoming a better handler for my Shepherd. My long term goal would be to compete in Ring sports.
I have nothing but great things to say about Michael Ellis and the courses here at Leerburg. "

- Kaitlyn Thomas on 06/03/2025

"I really enjoyed the small bite sized pieces this course was broken into. Looking at this topic in those small pieces gave me perspective on how to break down this information for my clients. So much gets lost in translation when transferring information from trainer to pet owner and it is easy to forget they don't have the foundation in training and behavior that I do.

I appreciate being reminded that building drive, speed and enthusiasm is a process. Too often we get focused on the end result and forget all the micro steps that go into creating the end picture. The discussions of what is engagement, how to create engagement and then how to use that engagement to build behaviors are so important. Engagement is often misunderstood in the pet training world and leads to creating a dog that blankly stares at your face rather than a dog that is ACTIVELY engaged with the handler- the point that staring at your hands or body is just as valuable as eye contact was an excellent point made during this course. Pointing out that each dog is going to require different motivators and levels of intensity is key information to remember going through any training process.

Thank you so much for this quick course!
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- Emilie Swett 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 24 videos totaling to 45 minutes of content to watch. 

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