This is a recording of an interview that Brenna Fender did with the authors of the book "Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It," Marge Rogers, CBCC, CPDT-KA, CCUI, Certified Fear Free Professional and Eileen Anderson. The authors teamed up to share this information with readers because mo......

Dogs struggling with aggressive behavior as well as many other behavior issues habitually make poor, fast-twitch decisions about their behavior when confronted with a threatening or scary stimulus. The consequences of this are too often a poor performance, surrender to a shelter, or even euthanasia......

The first-ever Conference Unleashed was a 3-day virtual conference held on October 30 - November 1, 2020. The program was designed for anyone interested in learning about CU, whether an individual with a reactive, distracted, worried, over-the-top dog, an instructor who has to deal with these types......

Dog muzzles have a bad rap because they have been traditionally associated with "aggressive" dogs. But times are changing and dog trainers around the world are seeing the benefits of having a dog that will happily wear a muzzle.  For example, your dog may be fine at the vet under normal circumstance......

This is the "Pumpkin, Vampire, Zombie. Pumpkin, Vampire, Zombie: Patterns Are Powerful!" presentation that Leslie McDevitt gave at Conference Unleashed 2020. This is the essential introduction to the why and how of Leslie's Pattern Games, which are described in her latest book, Control Unleashed 3:......

Learn all about how Control Unleashed® creator Leslie McDevitt used a variety of CU pattern games to work her puppy, a mix who Leslie lovingly refers to as Kizzy Troublefox, through issues of arousal, distraction, overexcitement (couldn't eat treats near other dogs), worry, and chasing cats and othe......

Well known in both behavior and sport circles in the dog world, Control Unleashed® has made the leap to bewitch equines as well. This special package of presentations from Conference Unleashed 2020 and Conference Unleashed 2021 includes five presentations that demonstrate how to apply CU concepts to......

The presentations and working sessions included in this package feature Leslie McDevitt and Julie Daniels. The material was recorded during a two-day workshop that was designed to teach you how to help your dog modulate their arousal level to find the perfect balance of excited and relaxed needed to......

Does your dog stress UP in agility? Maybe your dog wants all of the turns. Maybe they don’t like waiting in line with other dogs. Some dogs want to run with the other dogs, and some want the other dogs to go home. Julie Daniels' Agility ICU presentation from Conference Unleashed 2021 is full of prac......

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Look at That game (LAT), plus an introduction to LAT's new baby sister, LATTE (LAT, Then Enrichment). If you are new to Control Unleashed, need a refresher, or just want a way to help your dog focus under challenging circumstances, Leslie McDevitt's LAT g......

This 2-day workshop was held at Quicksilver Canine in North Carolina on May 27 and 28 and it livestreamed as well. The workshop was designed to teach you how to help your dogs modulate their arousal level to find the perfect balance of excited and relaxed that they need to succeed in sport and life....

BEFORE you pay for the Control Unleashed Instructor Certification Program (CUICP), you must be officially accepted to the program. Step 1: Click on the "Program Requirements" document link above (or click here) and read the requirements for the program. Step 2: If you are qualified to apply, click h......

Our second Conference Unleashed was held on November 5-7, 2021. We discussed everything from using Control Unleashed games for behavior modification to applying CU in sport-specific training as well as using the techniques with species other than dogs. Whether you're a behavior geek, a dog trainer,......

This is the "Look At That Spooky Monster: The Game that Broke the Rules and Changed Everything!" presentation that Leslie McDevitt gave at Conference Unleashed 2020. The most well-known of all Control Unleashed® games, Look At That (LAT) has helped thousands of dogs learn to have a relaxed conversat......

This special package of presentations from Conference Unleashed 2020 includes seven presentations that cover critical concepts in the Control Unleashed program. Leslie McDevitt explains how she has refined and evolved the Look At That game since she wrote about it in her original book. She addresses......

Loose Leash Walking Made Simple is not about teaching dogs to walk on a 100% slack leash. It's about teaching dogs to respond to the tactile experience of leash pressure the moment it occurs instead of pulling steadily on the leash. The Devorah Sperber self study course includes 40+ lessons with con......

Have you ever noticed that your dog performs a behavior differently, or maybe not at all, if you aren't holding a treat or toy? Perhaps they only sit when you show them a snack, or trot the agility course instead of run it if you aren't wearing your bait bag or holding your toy. Or perhaps they don'......

Join the Brain Camp Crew (Dr. Kathy Murphy, veterinarian, neuroscientist, and dog sports enthusiast; Tracy Sklenar, international agility coach and competitor; Bobbie Bhambree, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and long-time agility competitor; Elliot Connor, certified Scent Specific Mantrailing and......

This educational package includes two of Leslie McDevitt's iconic presentations, providing you with everything you need to know about the Control Unleashed games: Look At That (LAT) and LATTE (Look At That, Then Enrichment). "Look At That Spooky Monster: The Game that Broke the Rules and Changed Eve......

Wondering how to apply cooperative counter-conditioning concepts to your work with reactive dogs? This special package of presentations from Conference Unleashed 2020 includes three presentations that cover these concepts. Eva Bertilsson, Emelie Johnson-Vegh, and Peggy Hogan provide a deeper insight......