The Power of Training Dogs with Food

Michael Ellis is a phenomenal trainer. His instruction is positive and easy to understand. Dogs work happily with his system, and they are quick, precise and eager to learn. He is professional, and down to earth, without the ego and blustering that seems to exist with some other trainers. The content is great, and had the quality of the video been better I would have given it five stars. Unfortunately, the quality is not great. For the price, it should not feel like a home movie. Michael's brand is dynamic and unique, but it appears intertwined somewhat confusingly with Leerburg. At this date, the video is listed on Amazon with Ed Frawley under the title not Michael Ellis. In fact, Michael's name was not listed anywhere on the DVD package, or the DVD itself. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. is shown in huge letters on the front of the DVD case, and the back lists Ed Frawley's training experience, Ed Frawley's short bio, Ed Frawley's website, and a photo of guess who? Ed and Jeff Frawley and their dogs. The only way I was able to discern that this was a Michael Ellis DVD was that there happened to be a picture of him on the cover. It seems obvious, but the viewer might find it more relevant if Michael's name were on the DVD, as well as something about Michael, his experience and his website.

Michael Ellis's method is not new but he does package it in an easy-to-follow manner. And he personally is very good. However, the people in this dvd ~ supposedly trainers already in the dog training field who are in further training with Ellis ~ can't seem to get it no matter how clearly they're instructed or shown. They appear to be off-the-street pet people. Not one individual shows that they get it and can perform the exercises successfully with their dog. The only one in this dvd who can perform is Michael Ellis. He is worth watching but not on this dvd.Seeing people learning something new is great. Seeing those same people demonstrate that they've learned is completely lacking in this dvd. Watch it all the way through. Not one iota of proficiency is demonstrated by any of the trainees at any point in this video. From getting the dog's attention to proper food delivery to heeling without yanking the dog while he's looking out across the hills instead of at the handler. Isn't that what the attention-getting exercises were for? To get the dog's attention completely conditioned before going outdoors to learn heeling and other behaviors with distractions?Tom Lam's "Making the Ultimate Connection" takes people and their dogs from square one to proficiency using relationship and food. And the people get it. And these ARE just regular people.The difference between "The Power of Training Dogs with Food" and Tom Lam's "Making the Ultimate Connection" is: throwing together a bunch of so-so video clips and attaching a high price tag to the result versus professionally filming a similar but more effective methodology demonstrating the progression of learning from beginning to end. One 4-5 hr. dvd for $65 plus S&H versus Two four hour dvd's for $85 plus S&H.Check out the link below. Best training money I've ever spent.

Micheal Ellis is a very talented dog trainer and I found this video to be very helpful when I was training my stubborn yet greedy German Shepherd Dog. Ellis makes it easy to follow along and practice with your dog while giving tips that will help even the most novice of dog trainers. I learned a lot and was able to apply it in a dog training class later that really impressed the instructor. It will improve your timing while training and help you continue to reinforce good behavior with food instead of using force or raised voices. Our dog really took to this training and we were able to wean her off the treats a bit so that she doesn't always expect a treat for everything she ever does.

I’m a pet dog owner and obedience and manners in my dogs are very important to me. My dogs were both trained by a professional trainer who attended Michael Ellis’s school. Watching this video helped me understand in depth the concepts utilized by my trainer (reward-based training methodology) and maintain continuity at home after training. So worthwhile in my opinion. I went on to watch several other Michael Ellis videos after watching this one.

This video is great. It show exactly what must be done and even what shouldn't. The guy behind the camera did a wonderful job. I want to meet this trainer. What I have learned just viewing and practicing what I see has really done wonders with my 2 dogs.I would highly recommend this video for any one who needs help with training.The seller was prompt and the product was as described.

I have worked with a handful of dog trainers in person and spent a considerable amount of money doing so. I learned more from this video than I did in any of those training sessions. This was the first of 4 DVDs I've watched by Michael Ellis w/Leerburg and I've been impressed with all of them. Highly Recommend!

It's very repetitive, which is good because it helps you remember the basic precepts when actually out working with your dog. It breaks things down very clearly about how to time your reward. Truly, that's the hardest part! It feels good to be using positive training methods with our dog.

A nice DVD. Could use more practical hints.