Foundational video courses
You will learn how your dog thinks and how to shape its mind, laying the foundation necessary for future training and success.
Puppy Basics
PUPPIES NINE MONTHS OR YOUNGER
Adult Dog Basics
DOGS NINE MONTHS OR OLDER
Basics Courses
- Shape Your Dog's Mind and Behaviors
- Communicate with Physical, Verbal, and Visual Cues
- Establish Positive and Negative Markers
- Teach Basic Commands
ecollar course
- Introduce the Ecollar Safely and Effectively
- Use the Ecollar as a Communication Tool
- Learn to Communicate Developed Behaviors from a Distance
*Finish the Basics Course before ecollar conditioning
What is Shaping?
When we refer to shaping in dog training, we are referring to a focus on the way the dog is thinking rather than solely on the physical actions of the dog.
By rewarding the dog when it chooses the behavior we are looking for, we help the dog understand that its actions are directly related to getting what it wants.
We can use this to shape reliable behaviors. The dog will be obedient because of its desire to gain what it wants instead of in an effort to avoid punishment.