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Be More Engaging With Your Dog

Be More Engaging With Your Dog

Master Engagement

The Foundation of All Training

Engagement is the bridge between a dog that "knows" commands and a dog that "loves" to work with you.

Understanding how to create and maintain engagement gives you the power to harness your dog's full potential. By building a stronger psychological connection, you create a more reliable dog that chooses you over the distractions of the world. At AskDogTrainers.com, we don't just train behaviors; we build relationships.

Learn from Jason Lake

With over 25 years of experience, award-winning trainer Jason Lake shares the specific techniques and high-motivation games used by professionals to create "Velcro" focus. Whether you are training for the home or for sport, these engagement skills are the key to success.

Stronger Bond
Move beyond "bribing" with treats and build a partnership based on mutual focus.
Reliable Focus
Teach your dog to check in and stay engaged even in high-distraction environments.
Joyful Work
Transform training sessions into the highlight of your dog's day through play-based engagement.

Developing true engagement can seem like a big project, especially if your dog is independent or easily distracted. However, by taking it step-by-step with professional coaching, the task becomes far less daunting. Let our team show you how to unlock your dog's focus

“We got so much out of one hour zoom puppy training session with Jason! Every single moment was filled with exactly the useful pieces of information that we needed to work train our puppy. Jason was very astute to each subtle movement of myself and the puppy.”

— Elishia Tucker

“Jason is an absolutely fantastic person and trainer. He immediately put together a SIMPLE and effective plan of attack. Copper was engaged the entire time, and seemed to enjoy his training. After only ONE session, Copper is a MUCH happier pup.”

— Isabel Gibson

“Jason has the heart of a teacher and a passion for helping people understand how to communicate with their dogs in a healthy way. His expertise is second to none... It is impressive how easy he makes it to understand.”

— Danielle Clair

“I first called Jason because I thought I was going to need to re-home my pup. Thankfully, I started training with Jason and am forever grateful to not only have my doggy but have him be an amazing member of my family.”

— Tiffani Cox

“We drive 200 miles round trip for Jason's classes. That should be testimony enough as to what we think of his training. He is a kind, effective and 1st class trainer who is skilled at observing and correcting problems.”

— Diane Griffin

“Jason is phenomenal. Certainly the only trainer I recommend in this valley. Don't waste your time trying the others.”

— Joshua Miller