Check out my Foundation Training video, Obedience Training DVD course, and see my free dog training resources below. Time to stop waiting and start doing. Get your dog obedience trained!
Don’t you dare call my Foundation Obedience basic obedience training. I don’t DO basic obedience training. To me, basic obedience training is all about getting your puppy or dog to sit for a treat, stay for a treat, etc. This style of training is damaging to the relationship you have with your dog and will never progress beyond anything basic.
Instead, my style is about training dogs to realize that obedience is the rule but that it is also enjoyable to be obedient due to praise and the common bond that comes from really great obedience.
In my foundation obedience program I work on teaching dog owners the three main behaviors that can solve nearly 99% of all behavior problems. If you can master these training techniques you can be in great shape to have the perfect dog.
Free Foundation Obedience Training Resources
Train The ‘Casual Recall’- Simple techniques for training your puppy to happily come when called.
Train The ‘Place’ Command- This is one of my favorite commands and happens to be one of the favorites of a lot of our clients. The ‘place’ command can help you solve about 20 other types of behavior problems.
Use My ‘Crazy Man’ Method For Leash Walking- This is a brief snapshot of a method I’ve been using for years to improve leash walking in a hurry.
Train Your Dog To Sit, Lie Down And Stay Put- Having a dog who stays for any given period of time is a lifesaver. Train it today.
Inner Circle Member Resources
(Our inner circle is available to dog owners who invest in our core DVD programs)
Leash Walking Intro- Check out this intro to leash walking.
The Difference Between Formal And Casual Recall- I teach two different ‘recall’ commands. It’s important, if you want a dog who always comes when called, that you have two different commands for having your dog come.
Introduction To Teaching A Dog To Stay- Having a dog stay when told seems so basic yet so few dogs do it reliably for any length of time. This video is an intro to having a dog stay no matter what for no matter how long.
Crazy Man Method- My method for teaching proper leash walking is a little ‘crazy’ but will often improve, or even fix, a dog’s bad leash manners in minutes.
Train Your Dog To Wait At The Door- Do you have a dog that sneaks out or rushes out your door? It’s annoying but also dangerous. Teach your dog to wait at the door.
Another Phase Of Having The Perfect Sit And Down Commands- Training your dog to sit and lie down isn’t enough. You need to have them do it the first time and stay in that position. This video shows the next stages of having the perfect ‘stay’ behaviors.
The Beginnings Of Having A Dog Sit And Down- This is the beginning stages of having the perfect ‘stay’ behaviors.
Casual Recall- Training my Casual Recall is easy and fun. It’s a great way to make sure your dog knows that coming when called is a happy thing to do.
Formal Recall- Having one recall command isn’t enough. The formal recall provides urgency where the casual does not.
More Crazy Man Training- More instruction on how to properly do the ‘crazy man method’ for loose leash walking.
Beginning Leash Manners- The beginnings of proper leash manners.
More Leash Training- More leash training showing a different dog and a different perspective.
Loose Leash Walking- More instruction on the art of loose leash walking.
Down Command- Having a great ‘down’ command (where the dog lies down and stays) is such a lifesaver and helps solve numerous training issues.
Next Stage Of The Lie Down Command- Once your dog has learned the basics of lying down on command you need to then start the ‘proofing process’.
Easy Command- My crazy man method normally gets a dog most of the way there when it comes to loose leash walking. The ‘easy’ command is the polish.
Place Command With A Tiny Dog- This video demonstrates how to do the place command with a tiny dog.
More Crazy Man Method- This video shows more crazy man method with a German Shepherd.
1st Step Of Sit And Down- The first stages of teaching proper mechanics for ‘sit’ and ‘down’ commands.
Next Stage Of Sit And Down- The follow up training for having a perfect ‘sit’ and ‘down’ commands. Also, making sure the dog stays put once commanded.
Sit And Down With A Labrador- More ‘stay’ training with a Labrador dog.
Wait Command With Two Dogs- Do you own more than one dog? This video is helpful for getting two dogs to wait on command at the same time.
Casual Recall Follow Up- Once you’ve taught the casual recall it’s important to start taking it to the next level.
Taking The Casual Recall Off Leash- If you’ve done your foundation training just right you should now be able to have your dog off leash with the casual recall.
Come When Called- More training on getting your dog to come when called.
Loose Leash Walking- Training a pulling Labrador to walk perfectly on leash.
More Easy Command- More training on how to add ‘the cherry on top’ to your loose leash walking.
Touch Up Leash Walking- Training on how to touch up your dog’s training to have the perfect leash walking dog.
German Shepherd Leash Walking- Education on how to train a German Shepherd to walk correctly on leash.
Formal ‘Come When Called’ Command- I teach a casual and a formal recall. This is more training on the formal recall.
Last Stage Of The Formal Recall- In this stage we go to completely off leash with our recall command.
Stay Training With A Labrador- Having a dog who stays when told reliably is huge to fix plenty of behavior problems.
Next Phase Of Stay Training- Follow up training to having a dog stay when told whether in the sitting position or lying down position.
Leash Walking Polish- Finishing up with excellent leash walking.
Place Command- The Place command is one of the favorites for most of my clients. It helps solve numerous behavior issues.
More Place Command Training- More training with a German Shepherd.
More Stay Training On Sit And Down- Further instruction on how to have a dog stay when told.
