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What you’ll learn:

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Got issues with leash pulling? I got you, learn step by step how to help your dog learn to walk with you not against you.

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You got a puppy and don’t know where to start? I’ll break it down for you.

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Don’t want a boring dog? Turn peoples heads by teaching your dog party tricks that can be done anywhere.

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Does your dog not listen to you when you call them? Let’s build a sold RECALL together so they want to race back to you.

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  • • 5/27/26

    Focus Heel Progressions

    The focus heel is more than just walking next to your dog. It’s engagement, communication, timing, and trust all working together. In this video I break down the progression I use to build a focused heel step by step with Arya.

    We cover:

    • engagement before movement

    • reward timing

    • positioning

    • lure mechanics

    • maintaining focus through motion

    • building clarity and consistency

    A confident dog comes from understanding what success looks like. The clearer the communication, the stronger the relationship becomes.

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    • 4/1/26

    Focus Heel (E-Collar)

    Description:
    This video introduces how to use the e-collar to reinforce focus and engagement in the heel position. We break down timing and communication to create a clear, attentive working dog.

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    • 4/1/26

    Focus Heel Duration (E-Collar)

    Description:
    Take your focus heel to the next level by increasing duration. This lesson emphasizes sustained attention, consistency, and proper timing with the e-collar.

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    • 4/1/26

    Right Side Duration Focus Heel (E-Collar)

    Description:
    This video builds duration and stability in the right-side heel position. We focus on maintaining engagement over time while reinforcing correct positioning with the e-collar.

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    • 4/1/26

    Heeling with E-Collar

    Description:
    Learn how to properly layer the e-collar into your heeling work. This video covers timing, pressure, and maintaining focus while moving, creating a more reliable and consistent heel.

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    • 4/1/26

    Right Heeling (E-Collar)

    Description:
    This lesson focuses on teaching and reinforcing heel position on the right side using the e-collar. We build consistency in positioning while maintaining engagement and clarity.

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    • 4/1/26

    Luring Positions with E-Collar

    Description:
    In this video, we introduce how to pair the e-collar with luring to guide your dog into correct positions. This builds clarity and helps the dog understand how pressure and movement work together without confusion.

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    • 3/9/26

    Focus Heel Troubleshooting

    Focus heeling is about engagement and precision. If your dog drifts, forges ahead, or loses focus, this video will help you identify the problem and correct it. We cover common mistakes handlers make and how to rebuild a clean, focused heel position step by step.

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    • 10/6/25

    Focus Heel-Engagement

    Before any great heel, there’s focus. This lesson teaches how to build and maintain engagement — your dog’s willingness to check in and work with you no matter what’s going on. Engagement is the foundation for everything else.

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    • 10/6/25

    Focus Heel -The Six Variations

    The heel isn’t just one pattern — it’s a series of variations that build control, attention, and precision. We’ll go through six heel variations that develop better communication and handler awareness.

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    • 10/6/25

    Focus Heel-Head and Feet Position

    Precision matters. In this video, we fine-tune your dog’s head alignment and foot position in the heel. You’ll learn how to shape clean, consistent movement that keeps your dog engaged and balanced at your side.

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    • 10/6/25

    Focus Heel-Fading Lures

    In this lesson, we start transitioning from food lures to verbal and visual cues. You’ll learn how to keep your dog’s focus without relying on treats every step of the way. This builds true understanding and engagement in the heel position.

Your instructor

A man and a black and white dog are close together outdoors under a blue sky with some clouds. The man is leaning in next to the dog, and the dog is lying with its head resting on a yellow surface.

Steven Jankovic

I didn’t land in dog training by accident. I got here the hard way. I chased golf, writing, management, big numbers, big titles — and learned that building something for someone else will never feel like ownership. I’ve burned out, started over, failed publicly, and bet on the wrong things. What I wanted was something that was mine. Something that demanded discipline. Something that scared me enough to grow. Dog training became that proving ground. It started with my own dogs and turned into a calling — building clarity, control, and real connection between people and their dogs. I’m not here because it was easy. I’m here because I chose the hard path for me.

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