Michael Ellis Training Videos ?

Bcannie · 01-09-2010, 05:11 PM

Does anyone have any opinions on any of his training DVD's?

"The Power of Training Dogs With Food", "The Power of Training Dogs With Markers", and "The Power of Playing Tug With Your Dog".

Any other good recomendations?

onyx'girl · 01-09-2010, 05:14 PM

I like the little clips on Leerburgs site, I don't have the videos.
I like Michael's methods. At the SchH club I go to, the training center owner goes to train w/ Michael often, so I get to learn from her!

**Samba** · 01-09-2010, 05:19 PM

I don't think Michael is in the Power of Training Dogs with Markers. I believe it mostly features Ed. Still a good tape for those new to clicker/marker training and a good review for those familiar. I have all three tapes. Really like them. Michael E is a good instructor and obviously a person who likes dogs and likes to train behaviors in a manner that they are correct and powerful. You get hours and hours of information and demonstration. I watch them quite a bit actually. The Power of Training Dogs with Food really got me kick started with my new rescue guys. They are coming along faster and better than I have gotten before in training. The tug video is good also. If you have the money, I think they are well worth it. Competition Heeling is next release. Looking forward to it!

These are the best I have seen lately. Maybe others have some new ones they have viewed.

Michael is a good instructor. I would love to go to his school sometime, but California is far, far away. Maybe a seminar at some point.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-09-2010, 05:46 PM

Oh wow, I've heard of him but had no idea he's right here in the Bay Area!

**Samba** · 01-09-2010, 06:15 PM

Okay, I am trying really hard not to be overcome with jealousy!!!

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-09-2010, 06:23 PM

Well, I just saw the price - almost $2000 for a 2 week course, yikes! For one thing I've only taken a whole 2 weeks off work ONCE in 33 years so that might a problem, and I don't have an extra $2000 bucks laying around either. There aren't any seminars on the schedule right now, but that looks like a better option, I'll have to keep checking back. His school is only about an hour from me, and I drive an hour each way to obediences classes all the time.

caview · 01-09-2010, 06:27 PM

His videos are fantastic!!! there is a fair amount of repeation and some bad editing, when the same cut is used twice, but this will be so minor compared to the increadible insights and structure you'll get from him!

I have both videos and they are life changing, and completely worth the price!

Tanya

Bcannie · 01-09-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted By: SambaI don't think Michael is in the Power of Training Dogs with Markers. I believe it mostly features Ed. Still a good tape for those new to clicker/marker training and a good review for those familiar. I have all three tapes. Really like them. Michael E is a good instructor and obviously a person who likes dogs and likes to train behaviors in a manner that they are correct and powerful. You get hours and hours of information and demonstration. I watch them quite a bit actually. The Power of Training Dogs with Food really got me kick started with my new rescue guys. They are coming along faster and better than I have gotten before in training. The tug video is good also. If you have the money, I think they are well worth it. Competition Heeling is next release. Looking forward to it!

These are the best I have seen lately. Maybe others have some new ones they have viewed.

Michael is a good instructor. I would love to go to his school sometime, but California is far, far away. Maybe a seminar at some point.

Would it be worth it to get all three tapes? The marker one isn't by Michael.

Bcannie · 01-09-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted By: Cassidys MomWell, I just saw the price - almost $2000 for a 2 week course, yikes! For one thing I've only taken a whole 2 weeks off work ONCE in 33 years so that might a problem, and I don't have an extra $2000 bucks laying around either. There aren't any seminars on the schedule right now, but that looks like a better option, I'll have to keep checking back. His school is only about an hour from me, and I drive an hour each way to obediences classes all the time.

Wow... 2000 price tag for 2 week course really makes the price of the video seem a little better!!

Martie · 01-09-2010, 06:53 PM

I have the "Power of Training Dogs with Food" Video and really like it, too. The one thing I really enjoyed was that they use "real" people/dogs who are learning. For some reason, it really is a lot more informative for me to watch their mistakes and how they correct them, than to watch someone doing it perfectly. Certainly important to see how it's supposed to look - and there is some of that - but really helpful to see the learning process.

01-09-2010, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bcannie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 336	Michael Ellis Training Videos ? Does anyone have any opinions on any of his training DVD's? "The Power of Training Dogs With Food", "The Power of Training Dogs With Markers", and "The Power of Playing Tug With Your Dog". Any other good recomendations?

01-09-2010, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? I like the little clips on Leerburgs site, I don't have the videos. I like Michael's methods. At the SchH club I go to, the training center owner goes to train w/ Michael often, so I get to learn from her! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-09-2010, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,447	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? I don't think Michael is in the Power of Training Dogs with Markers. I believe it mostly features Ed. Still a good tape for those new to clicker/marker training and a good review for those familiar. I have all three tapes. Really like them. Michael E is a good instructor and obviously a person who likes dogs and likes to train behaviors in a manner that they are correct and powerful. You get hours and hours of information and demonstration. I watch them quite a bit actually. The Power of Training Dogs with Food really got me kick started with my new rescue guys. They are coming along faster and better than I have gotten before in training. The tug video is good also. If you have the money, I think they are well worth it. Competition Heeling is next release. Looking forward to it! These are the best I have seen lately. Maybe others have some new ones they have viewed. Michael is a good instructor. I would love to go to his school sometime, but California is far, far away. Maybe a seminar at some point. __________________ Carla and The Pack

01-09-2010, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,959	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? Oh wow, I've heard of him but had no idea he's right here in the Bay Area! __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

01-09-2010, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,447	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? Okay, I am trying really hard not to be overcome with jealousy!!! __________________ Carla and The Pack

01-09-2010, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,959	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? Well, I just saw the price - almost $2000 for a 2 week course, yikes! For one thing I've only taken a whole 2 weeks off work ONCE in 33 years so that might a problem, and I don't have an extra $2000 bucks laying around either. There aren't any seminars on the schedule right now, but that looks like a better option, I'll have to keep checking back. His school is only about an hour from me, and I drive an hour each way to obediences classes all the time. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

01-09-2010, 06:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
caview Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay Area / Saratoga Posts: 1,211	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? His videos are fantastic!!! there is a fair amount of repeation and some bad editing, when the same cut is used twice, but this will be so minor compared to the increadible insights and structure you'll get from him! I have both videos and they are life changing, and completely worth the price! Tanya __________________ Xargos Vom Haus Tyson (born Sep., 27, 2008) LoveBug, a brown-with-white Siberian cat, the kindest cat on earth (born Oct.27,2007) Tiger, a red Siberian cat (born Aug.8,2008) -- Lovebug's best friend Pumpkin, an outdoor cat

01-09-2010, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Martie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western NY Posts: 321	Re: Michael Ellis Training Videos ? I have the "Power of Training Dogs with Food" Video and really like it, too. The one thing I really enjoyed was that they use "real" people/dogs who are learning. For some reason, it really is a lot more informative for me to watch their mistakes and how they correct them, than to watch someone doing it perfectly. Certainly important to see how it's supposed to look - and there is some of that - but really helpful to see the learning process. __________________ Martie Luther GSD 3/18/08 Otto Mix Spring 07

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