A great starter set into the award-winning series with 2X World IPO Champion Ivan Balabanov. Known for incredible performances in all three phases, this set will get you started in Ivan's techniques for producing world class dog sport performance with the first pair of videos in Canine Training SystemsŪ series.
This set includes:
- Obedience Without Conflict with Ivan Balabanov Video 1- Clear Communication DVD
- Obedience Without Conflict with Ivan Balabanov Video 2- The Game DVD
- Advanced Schutzhund - A Book by Ivan Balabanov and Karen Duet
Obedience without Conflict with Ivan Balabanov DVD 1: Clear Communication
This production features one of today's most prominent and successful dog sport competitors and coaches. Ivan's techniques for creating crystal clarity in communication between handler and dog are detailed. True partnership is attained when the conflict of miscommunication is broken through common language.
This beautiful production details:
- how to establish clear communication with your dog
- how to use the release command as a bridge
- the proper use of the release command, reassurance command, and reward
- the relationship between fast performance, the release, and reward
- the interaction between primary, secondary, and tertiary reinforcers
- the use of signaled non-reward
- the relationship between "passive" and "active" obedience exercises
- an introduction to "The Game"
The importance of signaled non-reward is emphasized as a tool in creating clarity and immediate cue response. In addition to being the foundation behind Ivan's system of creating world class obedience performance, this title is ideal for any system of dog training regardless of activity/methodology. Every dog handler team will benefit in improved communication, strengthened trust and more consistent obedience performance, whether competitor or companion.
Chapters include:
- Communication
- The "Out" Command
- The "Release" Command
- The "Encouragement" Command
- The "No" Command
- The "No" & "First" Command
- "No" Prevents Undesirable Practice
- Action Commands
- Clarity, Ambiguity & Conflict
- The Target Behavior
- "Ideal" Obedience
- "Active" vs. "Passive" Obedience Skills
- The Transition: "Active" & "Passive" Phases
- Credits
Copyright 2002 Canine Training SystemsŪ.
Broadcast Quality- 60 minutes. A must have for every team wishing to improve their training relationship and attain higher performance.
INTERNATIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION AWARDS:
- 2003 Communicator Award of Distinction
- 2004 Videographer Award of Distinction
- 2004 DV Award Winner
- 2004 25th Annual Telly Award Winner
Obedience without Conflict with Ivan Balabanov DVD 2: The Game
This award winner is packed with detailed instructional information. This production details:
- "The Game" detailed as the motivational engine behind Ivan's obedience system
- Utilizing prey motivation while eliminating the negative side effects encountered in other systems
- teaching the out command as an instrumental exercise
- creating immediate response to sit and down commands by voice command alone
- teaching static attention; both two-way and one-way attention
- teaching the major passive skill of heeling by 'finding the leg'
- the gymnastic skills of correct left, right and about turns
- teaching the stand in motion
- the integration of active and passive exercises into the obedience routine
A strong emphasis is placed on teaching the dog self control to minimize correction,achieve precision through motivation and signaled non-reward as well as how to respond to cues in an instant which have been isolated to verbal cues alone. Distraction training is taught in this production using Clear Communication as the basis for guiding the dog through obedience training. When to raise criterion and achieving fluency with behaviors is discussed so that each trainer knows when to progress to the next level with their dog. An emphasis is placed on comprehension of skills rather than simply training behaviors.
Chapters include:
- The Rules:
- The Dog
- The Handler
- The Basic Game
- The "Out"
- Creating Sit and Down
- Sit and Down
- First Commands
- Distractions
- Attention & Heeling
- Two-Way Attention
- One-Way Attention
- "Finding the Leg"
- Formal Heeling
- The Advanced Game
- The Stand
- Conclusion
Copyright 2003 Canine Training SystemsŪ.
Broadcast Quality- 80 minutes. This title is heavily reliant upon the communication techniques and methods taught in
Obedience without Conflict: Clear Communication.
INTERNATIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION AWARDS:
- 2003 Communicator Award of Distinction
- 2004 Videographer Award of Excellence
- 2004 DV Award Winner
- 2004 25th Annual Telly Award Winner
Advanced Schutzhund (Book) by Ivan Balabanov and Karen Duet
This book clearly demonstrates Ivan's techniques for advanced Schutzhund work. All three phases are dealt with individually utilizing operant conditioning techniques to create a clear partnership between you and your dog. Special attention is given to common problems and their solutions while creating a lasting working relationship. This book also includes sections on preparing for competition and traveling with your dog. An excellent book that stresses getting the best performance from your dog. A fantastic combination for any trainer!
Howell Books 1999.
The DVD's contain both the English and German language versions ON THE SAME DUAL-LAYER DISC.
