Focused Heelingwith Michael — Ellis Torrent

The dog learns the exact "pocket" next to the handler’s left leg while stationary before forward motion is ever introduced.

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: Establishing positional control so the dog can be guided back into place if they drift. Focused Heelingwith Michael Ellis Torrent

Teaching the dog to maintain eye contact with a specific focal point on the handler's body (like the shoulder or face) while stationary.

Instead of buying the physical DVDs, you can purchase the digital streaming version of Focused Heeling with Michael Ellis directly on the Leerburg website. This grants you lifetime access across your phone, tablet, and computer, complete with clear chapter markers. Subscription Formats (Leerburg Video on Demand) The dog learns the exact "pocket" next to

His expertise spans multiple disciplines. He has competed in Mondioring, French Ring, IGP/Schutzhund, and AKC Obedience, among others, and is a former president of the American Working Malinois Association. Ellis is widely credited with popularizing reward-based training systems in protection sports, moving the industry away from purely compulsion-based "yank and crank" methods.

Michael Ellis breaks down how to introduce and practice sustained focus for competitive obedience, ensuring the dog maintains eye contact and engagement. Motivational Marker System: If you share with third parties, their policies apply

Missing the critical supplementary PDFs, booklets, or chapter breakdowns required to follow the curriculum. 3. Ethical and Community Impact

Traditional obedience often relies on corrections to keep a dog in position. The Ellis method flips this script entirely by focusing on clarity, motivation, and engagement. Engagement Before Action

, which uses verbal or clicker markers to bridge the gap between a desired behavior and its reward. Module 2: Muscle Memory Heeling