This clip shows some common targeting mistakes and breaks the technique down into steps so that everyone can learn to target like a professional.

In our class, we use all of the attention exercises—various sit exercises, come when called, and a variety of focused walking games, and apply them to everyday situations.

Here is a video showing the importance of using movement to guide a dog in the vet hospital, rather than solely pulling on the leash.

Here is a video showing a yellow lab going through Dr. Yin’s version of the Learn to Earn program, which is designed to develop leadership skills in humans and impulse control in dogs.

Here is a video demonstrating how to teach a dog to play fetch. This systematic method works well for dogs who do not like to pick things up or hold things in their mouth.

Here is a video demonstrating how to teach a dog to sit politely rather than jump up when you are sitting on the couch. This can transfer into having the dog sit politely for permission to jump into your lap, instead of just leaping on you when you least expect it.