From Basics to Best Friend by Morgan Strack & Katie Eaton

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What Will You Learn?

From Basics to Best Friend: A Comprehensive Dog Training Course by Morgan Strack & Katie Eaton

Transform your dog's behavior and strengthen the bond with your furry companion with this expertly designed training course from certified master dog trainers, Morgan Strack & Katie Eaton. Whether you're starting with a new puppy or refining the skills of your adult dog, From Basics to Best Friend is the ultimate guide to building a well-mannered, happy, and confident dog.

This step-by-step, easy-to-follow program covers everything from foundational skills to advanced training techniques, using balanced methods that promote mutual understanding between you and your dog. Learn the importance of food motivation, proper use of tools like slip leads and prong collars, and essential concepts like leash pressure, socialization, and building reliable obedience in any environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Food Motivation Training: Use positive reinforcement and the power of treats to teach your dog desirable behaviors.
• Balanced Training Methods: Learn how to incorporate both reward-based and corrective techniques for a well-rounded training approach.
• Slip Leads & Prong Collars: Understand the safe, effective use of training tools to guide and control your dog without causing harm.
• Leash Pressure & Heel: Master leash techniques that foster control and teach your dog to walk calmly by your side.
• Socialization: Prepare your dog to interact confidently with people, other dogs, and new environments.
• Come & Place Commands: Build reliable recall and teach your dog to settle in specific areas, enhancing focus and self-control.
• Distraction Training: Gradually introduce distractions to help your dog maintain focus in challenging real-world situations.
• And Much More: Every aspect of dog behavior and training, from basic manners to advanced skills, is covered in this all-encompassing program.

What Exactly Do you Get?

Part 1

• Personal Intro
• Course Intro
• Food Motivation
• 3 Verbal Markers
• Equipment
• Engagement Games With Janko
• Engagement Games With Tyler
• Engagement Games With Paris
• Troubleshooting Engagement Games
  

Part 2

• Equipment Selection
• Slip Lead
• Prong Collar
• Leash Pressure With Janko
• Leash Pressure With Tyler
• Leash Pressure With Paris
• Teaching The Heel Position With Tyler
• Teaching The Heel Position With Janko
• Teaching The Heel Position With Paris
• Intro To Formal Heel With Tyler
• Intro To Formal Heel With Janko
• Intro To Formal Heel With Paris
• Socializing

Part 3

• Introduction To Thresholds
• Threshold With Tyler
• Threshold With Janko And Paris
• Threshold Crate Training
• Threshold Crate Training With Tyler
• Troubleshoot Threshold Release With Tyler
• Threshold Into Release With Janko
• Threshold Into Release With Paris

Part 4

• Building Duration
• Building Duration Tyler
• Building Duration Janko
• Building Duration Paris
• Building Duration Recap
• Sniff Time Vs Heel Time
• Recall Overview
• Teaching The Come Command With Tyler
• Come With Janko
• Come With Paris
• Adding Distraction
• Adding Distraction With Tyler
• Adding Distraction With Janko
• Adding Distraction With Paris

Part 5

• Place Command Overview
• Place Command Disclaimer
• Set Your Dog Up For Success
• Place With Tyler
• Place With Paris
• Place With Janko
• Place Duration

Part 6

• Adding Difficulty
• Creating An Anchor Point For Your Dog
• Door Manners Training
• Physical Exercise
• Mental Enrichment
• Outro