Alexa Diaz & Eric Presnall – Total Transformation Masterclass
Why starting your dog’s training with “sit”, “stay”, etc. sets your dog up to FAIL
That’s because the science of animal behavior tells us that the best way to train dogs is by using body language and not verbal commands.
When dogs communicate with each other, they primarily use body language. They only use vocalization to make their body language more dramatic. It’s like when we humans put an exclamation point at the end of a sentence.
Dogs don’t understand English. So if we want to communicate with our dogs, we need to communicate with them using language THEY understand.
And the language they understand is body language.
Starting your dog’s training with verbal commands like “sit”, “stay” etc. is the #1 reason that a lot of “normal” dogs have behavioral issues like:
- Barking
- Having accidents in the house
- Pulling on their leash
- Not coming when called
- Jumping on people
- Not listening to you
- Chasing after other animals
- Chewing
- Nipping or Biting
- Food begging
- Getting over-excited
- Running away through the door, etc.
So if not “sit”, “stay” etc., what do service dog training pros actually use?
- They use commands based on body language, and not verbal commands.
- They use a principle from behavioral psychology called Operant Conditioning (don’t worry – it’s incredibly easy to learn this and we’ll show you how).
- And, they use a specific 6-step process that’s usually only known to people in the service dog training industry.
What You’ll Learn In 10-Week Total Transformation Masterclass
10-week online dog training program
Get the skills and confidence you need to train your new puppy to be as calm and obedient as a service dog – without shedding thousands for an expensive trainer
Ditch those basic SIT and STAY commands from the internet that don’t work.
Take a deep dive into service dog training secrets to stop your naughty best friend from barking, jumping, and pulling on their leash – and become a calm, obedient companion that comes to you whenever you call.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this 10-week online masterclass:
- Weeks 1 and 2: How to get your dog’s undivided attention
Discover the 6-step process service dog trainers use to get dogs to become calm and obedient, as well as the WATCH and TOUCH commands to grab your dog’s attention without relying only on treats. - Week 3: How to get your dog to sit still in any situation
Even if your dog already knows how to sit, learn the special way service dog trainers train dogs to SIT, which leads to far better and longer-lasting results. - Week 4: How to stop your dog from pulling on the leash
Learn how to train your dog to walk calmly by your side, no matter how fast or slow you go. Also, you’ll learn the SAY HELLO command which allows your dog to calmly greet other dogs or people, only when you give permission. - Week 5: How to read your dog like a book
Did you know that a wagging tail doesn’t always mean your dog is happy? Avoid common mistakes likes these and learn how to read your dog’s body language so you can train them more effectively at times when they are most receptive to your lessons. - Week 6: How to stop your dog from barking at the door, being aggressive, and destroying your home
Learn how to give your dog a job to do (like going to their bed) so they stop barking when the doorbell rings or someone visits. Also, find out how to prevent destructive chewing and ‘resource guarding’, which is when your dog gets aggressive when someone tries to take their toys or food away. - Week 7: How to train your dog to have good manners: calm at mealtimes, polite greetings for guests, and no more jumping
Learn how to stop your dog from jumping on you when you come home, during mealtimes, etc. Also learn how to teach your dog to calmly greet your guests instead of jumping on them and avoid dominant – sometimes dangerous – behavior in larger adult dogs. - Week 8: How to get your dog to come to you whenever you call them
We’ll teach you some cool games to get your dog to come running when you call their name, even if they’re busy chasing a squirrel. - Week 9: How to take control of impulsive behavior
Train your furry friend to be calm and still in any situation using advanced obedience and impulse control techniques known only to service dog trainers. - Week 10: How to get your dog to behave well in public
Learn to handle ‘leash reactivity’ and aggression towards other dogs using WATCH, TOUCH and other techniques. Discover how to have your dog automatically sit when you stop walking, as well as stop at curbs to wait for instructions before crossing a road – which can save your dog’s life.
Learn from the best in the dog training industry
Dr. Alexa Diaz, PhD
Alexa has a PhD in animal behavior.
Alexa Diaz has more than 20 years of experience in training service dogs to assist people with physical and mental disabilities. She has also trained rescue dogs to become emotional support dogs for war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
She has also published her research on animal behavior in several academic journals.
Eric Presnall
Before working with the K9 Training Institute, Eric was the host of the hit Animal Planet TV show “Who Let the Dogs Out”.
The show went searching for the coolest and most well-trained dogs in the U.S. – skateboarding dogs, surfing dogs, service dogs, etc.
His role was to judge the trainers in terms of how well their dogs were trained, while working with Hollywood stars who were also animal rights activists (like Betty White, Greg Kinnear, etc.)
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