Skill Level: Beginner
Length: 8 Modules
Access Period: Unlimited
Price: $52.00
Throughout this course, Michael Ellis covers the basis of food rewards as a motivational training method. This course is applicable to any dog type and age, and highlights important engagement techniques including a brief review of the marker system in regards to training behaviors, as well as the luring technique.
Note: There are no uses of physical corrections in this course.
Michael approaches the power of training with food as a game between trainer and dog. The relationship should be fun, motivating and engaging.
Why should you begin with food rewards over toy rewards?
There are two reasons for which you should start training with food:
Puppies have a stronger food drive than toy drive. Using food allows trainers to jackpot food rewards (give multiple rewards).
Michael will also discuss the deliverance (injury prevention) and value of a food reward, as well as fading food rewards.
The goal of this course is to increase your dog’s engagement. With these skills, you can ensure your dog wants to be with you and what you have to give. This process allows you to hold your dog’s focus and eliminate problems with external distractions.
Module 1 | Marker Training | |
Segment 1 | Terminology | |
Segment 2 | Training with Markers | |
Module 2 | Food vs Toy Rewards | |
Segment 1 | Choosing the Right Food | |
Segment 2 | Engagement - What and Why? | |
Module 3 | Luring | |
Segment 1 | Principles of Luring | |
Module 4 | Spatial Pressure | |
Segment 1 | Spatial Pressure | |
Module 5 | Shaping Behaviors | |
Segment 1 | Food Targeting (TOUCH) and Pivoting | |
Segment 2 | Sit, Down, Stay, and Place | |
Segment 3 | Pre-Heeling | |
Segment 4 | The Recall | |
Segment 5 | Stay - Duration | |
Module 6 | Putting Behaviors on Cue | |
Segment 1 | The Mechanics of Putting Behavior on Cue | |
Segment 2 | Fading the Lure / Gesture | |
Module 7 | Reinforcement Schedules | |
Segment 1 | Managing Reinforcement Schedules | |
Module 8 | Where to go from here | |
Segment 1 | Equipment | |
Segment 2 | Where to go From Here |
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is applicable to any dog type and age, and highlights important engagement techniques including a brief review of the marker system in regards to training behaviors, as well as the luring technique.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
None
MODULE 1: Marker Training
SEGMENT 1: Meet Michael Ellis
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SEGMENT 2: Terminology
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SEGMENT 3: Training with Markers
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MODULE 2: Food vs Toy Rewards
SEGMENT 1: Choosing the Right Food
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SEGMENT 2: Engagement: What & Why?
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MODULE 3: Luring
SEGMENT 1: Principles of Luring
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MODULE 4: Spatial Pressure
SEGMENT 1: Spatial Pressure
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MODULE 5: Shaping Behaviors
SEGMENT 1: Foot Targeting (TOUCH) & Pivoting
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SEGMENT 2: Sit, Down, Stay, & Place
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SEGMENT 3: Pre-Heeling
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SEGMENT 4: The Recall
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SEGMENT 5: Stay - Duration
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MODULE 6: Putting Behaviors on Cue
SEGMENT 1: The Mechanics of Putting Behavior on Cue
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SEGMENT 2: Fading the Lure/Gesture
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MODULE 7: Reinforcement Schedules
SEGMENT 1: Managing Reinforcement Schedules
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MODULE 8: Where to go From Here
SEGMENT 1: Equipment
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SEGMENT 2: Continue Your Education with Michael
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SEGMENT 3: The Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers
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SEGMENT 4: Article: The Value of "Markers" in Training with Michael Ellis
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What's the difference between this course, the DVD, and the stream?
DVD: 2 hours 7 minutes (physical copy)
Stream: 2 hours 7 minutes, lifetime access, stream from anywhere
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