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Steve Mann - Dog Training

Top celebrity dog trainer and author of UK #1 best-selling dog books imparts 30 years of expertise in this practical course for you and your four-legged friend.

Steve will take you through puppy training, loose-lead walking, grooming, separation anxiety, the power of play, recall, emergency stops and more. He'll even dig into breed-specific behaviours, our responsibility as dog owners and how to read your dog's body language. This easy-to-follow guide will show you the best way to motivate your dog, whether it's a terrier puppy, a rescue retriever, or an older hound. It's never too late to train your dog, build invaluable trust and create a rewarding relationship for you and your dog. Steve will show you how.

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30 Episodes

  • STEVE'S INTRODUCTION
    E1
    STEVE'S INTRODUCTIONSteve introduces his style of training and the areas you’ll be working on with your dog.
  • HOW I BECAME A DOG TRAINER
    E2
    HOW I BECAME A DOG TRAINERHear about Steve’s teenage beginnings and his passion for making dogs and their owners happier.
  • BREED-SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURS
    E3
    BREED-SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURSLearn to guide your dog’s natural instincts so they play in a way that you’re both happy with.
  • FOCUS IS EVERYTHING
    E4
    FOCUS IS EVERYTHINGConnect with your dog through eye contact and further training will be so much easier.
  • ESSENTIAL KIT
    E5
    ESSENTIAL KITDiscover when to invest in quality kit and when a simple tea towel will do the job.
  • RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER
    E6
    RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERUnderstand your responsibilities as a dog owner - to your dog, other dogs and society as a whole.
  • THE SMILING LEAD: LOOSE-LEAD WALKING
    E7
    THE SMILING LEAD: LOOSE-LEAD WALKINGHow to use eye contact to slow your dog down and prevent them pulling on the lead.
  • SIT
    E8
    SITA basic but helpful move that can encourage other, more involved commands.
  • DOWN
    E9
    DOWNHow to prevent visitors getting their clothes covered in enthusiastic muddy paw prints!
  • SHAPING BEHAVIOURS
    E10
    SHAPING BEHAVIOURSHow to successfully shape your dog’s behaviour using positive reinforcement.
  • HOW DOGS LEARN: CHANGING UNWANTED BEHAVIOURS
    E11
    HOW DOGS LEARN: CHANGING UNWANTED BEHAVIOURSSteve teaches control and management, learning through association and consequences.
  • INTRODUCTION TO PUPPY TRAINING
    E12
    INTRODUCTION TO PUPPY TRAININGMeet Elsie the puppy, who Steve will be training throughout the course.
  • PUPPIES: TOILET TRAINING
    E13
    PUPPIES: TOILET TRAININGWe all have to ‘go’. Steve’s technique shows them where and when you’d like them to.
  • PUPPIES: CHEWING & PLAY BITING
    E14
    PUPPIES: CHEWING & PLAY BITINGLearn how to deal with puppy biting and how to make sure they chew the right things!
  • PUPPIES: SOCIALISATION
    E15
    PUPPIES: SOCIALISATIONHow to introduce your puppy to environments, people and other animals early on.
  • GROOMING & POSITIVE NAIL TRIMS
    E16
    GROOMING & POSITIVE NAIL TRIMSLearn how grooming can become a fun bonding activity for you and your dog.
  • POWER OF PLAY
    E17
    POWER OF PLAYPlay and training can be one and the same – play is your dog’s top priority and should be yours too.
  • TOTAL RECALL
    E18
    TOTAL RECALLTrain your dog to come when you call. This is the secret to a happy life as a dog parent!
  • EMERGENCY STOP
    E19
    EMERGENCY STOPStop your dog in its tracks – for any reason – with this vital training tip. It could save their life.
  • THE HUSBANDRY HAND TOUCH
    E20
    THE HUSBANDRY HAND TOUCHLearn this great exercise to help with inspections, grooming and more...
  • NOSEWORK
    E21
    NOSEWORKDiscover how dogs experience the world through their nose and how it helps build relationships.
  • AROUND THE POLE
    E22
    AROUND THE POLEHow to work with your dog at a distance while maintaining your influence.
  • PEEK-A-BOO
    E23
    PEEK-A-BOOIt might sound silly, but this is a handy exercise you will probably end up using a lot.
  • SPIN & TWIST
    E24
    SPIN & TWISTWarm up your dog before exercise with this little trick – particularly useful for larger breeds.
  • THE RUCKSACK WALK & DOGS OF PERU
    E25
    THE RUCKSACK WALK & DOGS OF PERUHow an exercise called the rucksack walk strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
  • BODY LANGUAGE
    E26
    BODY LANGUAGELearn to read your dog’s body language by looking at their ears, eyes, tail and vocalisation.
  • SEPARATION ANXIETY
    E27
    SEPARATION ANXIETYRecognise the signs of separation anxiety and learn techniques for overcoming the issue.
  • ENRICHMENT FOR ALL
    E28
    ENRICHMENT FOR ALLLearn about mental exercise, release and stimulation that adds so much to your dog’s well-being.
  • FINAL THOUGHT & GOOD LUCK
    E29
    FINAL THOUGHT & GOOD LUCKTraining is a work in progress – don’t rush it. Enjoy the process and your time together.
  • BONUS: 10 QUESTIONS
    E30
    BONUS: 10 QUESTIONSSteve answers the Top 10 questions he commonly faces from dog owners.

 

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