Marker Mastery ™

Basic Marker Mastery ™

An Introduction to Positive Reinforcement Training

This Positive Reinforcement program is designed to deepen the bond between you and your dog while equipping you with the effective training techniques essential for every dog owner. This approach rewards desired behaviors with treats, praise, clickers, etc. By marking good behavior with rewards, we encourage and reinforce that behavior. This fosters a loving and trusting relationship between the owner and their dog. We always strive to create a harmonious and positive environment for both the dog and their owner.

Effective Marker Training Techniques

Learn the secrets behind this successful training approach, teaching them to respond to markers for commands like “Come,” “Sit,” and “Place,” ensuring a well-behaved dog in any situation.

Strategies for Enhancing Focus & Control

Discover how to capture your dog’s attention and maintain their obedience in various environments, making every interaction more enjoyable and stress-free.

Building a Stronger Bond

Strengthen the connection between you and your dog through clear communication and mutual understanding, fostering a deeper, more fulfilling relationship.

Program Details

Course Highlights:

  • Foundation Training: Establish clear communication through marker conditioning, utilizing a “pressure on, pressure off” approach with slip leads and a reward system while introducing loose leash walking.
  • Command Proficiency: Develop basic obedience skills with the “Come” and “Sit” commands.
  • Advanced Techniques: Enhance your dog’s behavior management by incorporating the “Place” command.
  • Comprehensive Review: Revisit all commands taught and focus on improving distance control

Program Structure & Preparation:

  • Duration: Four transformative training sessions, each lasting 60 minutes.
  • Fasting Requirement: Dogs attending morning sessions should fast to maintain focus during training.
  • Trainer’s Equipment: Equipped with top-notch treats and OLK9 training tools for effective training sessions.

Course Inclusions:

  • Training Tools: Receive an OLK9 Clicker, Slip Lead, and a 15-Foot Leash as part of your comprehensive course materials.

Session Breakdown:

  • Session 1: Introduction to the OLK9 Slip Lead, heeling techniques, owner practice, and Q&A.
  • Session 2: Introduction to "Come" and "Sit" commands, followed by owner practice and a Q&A segment.
  • Session 3: Exploration of the "Place" command, with time for owner practice and questions.
  • Session 4: Comprehensive training recap and review, techniques for command distance, and dedicated owner practice time.
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Basic
Marker Mastery ™

4 Week Program
$ 500
00
  • Four 1-Hour Sessions
  • Reward-Based Training Methods​
  • Introduction to "Come" and "Sit"
  • Learning the "Place" Command
  • Intro to the OLK9 Slip Lead and Loose-Leash Walking
  • 15' Leash, Clicker & Slip Lead Included!​
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* Includes 15' Leash, Clicker, and Slip Lead
POSITIVE
REINFORCEMENT

Benefits of our Basic Marker Mastery ™ Training

Are you ready to unlock a new dimension of communication and understanding with your dog? Imagine a world where your furry friend seamlessly responds to your cues, creating a harmonious and respectful partnership. Picture yourself entering a room, and with a simple command, your dog gracefully assumes their designated spot, radiating confidence and calmness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program considered "Purely Positive "?

“Purely Positive” dog training is a training method that focuses solely on positive reinforcement and rewards, without any use of punishment or correction. We prefer to use “Positive Reinforcement,” as we reinforce good behavior with praise, treats, or other positive stimuli. However, unlike “Purely Positive” training, we will address dangerous or bad behavior if necessary. If your dog likes to chase cars on busy streets, we certainly don’t want to ignore that behavior.

What's the difference between Clicker & Marker Training?

Clicker training and marker training are both forms of positive reinforcement training. Still, they differ in the specific type of “marker” used to communicate to the dog that it has performed the desired behavior. A “marker” can be a verbal cue like a “YES!” Clicker training is just what it sounds like: a clicker marks the exact moment a dog performs the desired behavior. The choice between the two often comes down to personal preference and the dog’s specific needs.

Who is this program designed for ?

This program is for any dog owner who is ready to begin their pup’s dog training journey with an early introduction to basic obedience commands. It is also perfect for dog owners who aren’t yet comfortable with e-collar training or other traditional balanced dog training methods.

What rewards are used in positive reinforcement training?

We use different training rewards for different dogs. Treats are the most commonly used reward in positive reinforcement training as they are highly motivating for most pups. But we may also use clickers, toys, verbal praise, playtime, etc.

Is there an age requirement or breed restriction?

Although there is no specific age requirement, if you have a new puppy, you should call us first so we can decide together the best time to get your puppy started.

How to I get started with this program?

The best way to contact us is to call us or fill out the contact form below.

Client Success Stories

satisfied customers have seen remarkable changes in their dog's behavior & composure

Randy did a phenomenal job with our pup. Very happy with the results and would strongly recommend.
Robert R
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Our two sibling boxers went through the two week board and train with Off Leash. We wanted to be able to enjoy our puppies without constantly relegating them to the yard or their kennels b/c they were out of control.
Kari P.
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Peri was amazing! Our pup had so much fun with her and learned so much. You can tell she has a true passion and love for the animals she works with. She has been so helpful and responsive to any questions we have had since Sonny’s two week board and train.
Chloe D.
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I want to give a big thank you to Logan at Off leash training! We put our 5 month old Belgian in the 2 week board and train and through the whole process, we received feed back every day, had every question asked and got our girl back behaving so good and she’s a PUPPY!
Tina S
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We brought Baloo, our 11 month old boxer/lab/pit mix to Randy for a 1 week board and train. He was awesome with daily progress videos then at the end met us at a store and showed us the progress that had been made
Derek H.
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So happy with the in home 2 week program for our golden doodle Merle. Logan, our trainer, was amazing and taught him so many great lessons.
Luke B.
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