MasterClass

Brandon McMillan Teaches Dog Training

The Emmy-winning host of "Lucky Dog", Brandon McMillan is an expert trainer dedicated to building relationships between humans and animals. In his MasterClass, Brandon shares his simple, effective training system to help you develop trust and control with your dog. From using commands like sit, stay, and down to fixing barking and digging, you’ll learn how to improve your dog’s behavior—and create a lifelong bond.

Where to Watch Brandon McMillan Teaches Dog Training

15 Episodes

  • Meet Your Instructor: Brandon McMillan
    E1
    Meet Your Instructor: Brandon McMillanBrandon McMillan is a master animal trainer and the Emmy-winning host of “Lucky Dog.” In his MasterClass, he’ll show you his simplified training system that will build trust and increase obedience and control with your dog.
  • Variables That Make Your Dog Unique
    E2
    Variables That Make Your Dog UniqueBrandon discusses the key variables that make your dog unique: breed, age, history, and imprinted DNA. You’ll learn how to make important decisions based on your particular dog’s factors.
  • Trust & Groundwork for Training
    E3
    Trust & Groundwork for TrainingBrandon believes that trust is foundational. Discover how exercise, socialization, and leadership (rather than dominance) also set the stage for a healthy relationship with your dog.
  • Training Foundations & the 7 Common Commands
    E4
    Training Foundations & the 7 Common CommandsBrandon introduces the 7 Common Commands and explains the simple principles you need to bring to each training session: mental preparation for yourself and control-train-treat for your dog.
  • Signaling Commands & Leash Techniques
    E5
    Signaling Commands & Leash TechniquesFind out why you should pair verbal commands with hand signals and which commands use them. Learn basic leash and grip techniques.
  • Sit
    E6
    SitSit is the most basic and vital skill for any dog—and the cornerstone of control.
  • Down
    E7
    DownTeach your dog down, the ultimate form of control.
  • Stay
    E8
    StayStay is a skill that saves lives and is worth every moment spent teaching it.
  • No
    E9
    NoNo is the most common command. It ensures safety on walks and in the kitchen, enforces basic manners and respect, and stops unwanted behavior.
  • Off
    E10
    OffOff comes in handy every day to keep your dog from jumping on people and furniture.
  • Come
    E11
    ComeAlso known as recall, come is an important skill that teaches a dog how to return to you from any distance.
  • Heel
    E12
    HeelWalks should be fun, not a tug-of-war. Learn heel and teach any dog to walk beside you and match your pace without pulling, racing, or lagging.
  • Behavior: Housebreaking
    E13
    Behavior: HousebreakingHousebreaking can be learned in a week or two with this simple training.
  • Behavior: Door Dashing
    E14
    Behavior: Door DashingLearn how to prevent door dashing, a potentially dangerous behavioral issue.
  • Behavior: Digging, Chewing, Barking
    E15
    Behavior: Digging, Chewing, BarkingBrandon shows you how to overcome the common issues of digging, chewing, and barking.

 

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