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Meet Your Instructor: Brandon McMillan
Episode overview
Brandon 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.
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Variables That Make Your Dog Unique
Episode overview
Brandon 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.
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Trust & Groundwork for Training
Episode overview
Brandon 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.
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Training Foundations & the 7 Common Commands
Episode overview
Brandon 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.
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Signaling Commands & Leash Techniques
Episode overview
Find out why you should pair verbal commands with hand signals and which commands use them. Learn basic leash and grip techniques.
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Sit
Episode overview
Sit is the most basic and vital skill for any dog—and the cornerstone of control.
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Down
Episode overview
Teach your dog down, the ultimate form of control.
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Stay
Episode overview
Stay is a skill that saves lives and is worth every moment spent teaching it.
No is the most common command. It ensures safety on walks and in the kitchen, enforces basic manners and respect, and stops unwanted behavior.
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Off
Episode overview
Off comes in handy every day to keep your dog from jumping on people and furniture.
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Come
Episode overview
Also known as recall, come is an important skill that teaches a dog how to return to you from any distance.
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Heel
Episode overview
Walks 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.
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Behavior: Housebreaking
Episode overview
Housebreaking can be learned in a week or two with this simple training.
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Behavior: Door Dashing
Episode overview
Learn how to prevent door dashing, a potentially dangerous behavioral issue.
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Behavior: Digging, Chewing, Barking
Episode overview
Brandon shows you how to overcome the common issues of digging, chewing, and barking.

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