Advanced Obedience (NePoPo® Style)

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Welcome to Advanced Obedience NePoPo® Style

NePoPo®

The Language of Modern Dog Training

Michael Bellon and Bart Bellon and BCBB are the owners of the NePoPo® trademark, the teaching concept and the Know-How and intellectual property related to it. All trademarks used with permission.
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Scope of Course

This program is designed for individuals that have a strong understanding of foundational obedience training culture looking to take their skills off leash. This course covers PROPER conditioning of electronic collars and how to condition that gear as a directional coaching language the dog is empowered to control.

  • Learn about proper e-collar use and common misconceptions.

  • Condition low level e-collar sim as a sensation the dog enjoys feeling & controlling.

  • Associate that e-collar stim INTO your existing training culture as both a gas pedal to GO and as a coaching language to correct.

  • Motivate your dog and turn your e-collar into a directional language allowing off leash freedom and harmony in training.

NePoPo® E-Collar Process

You'll learn how to follow this pyramid. Create investment in training and associate a new e-collar language as a directional coaching system the dog is empowered to control.

The 5 Commands

On or Off Leash

This course will show you how to transition the five commands off leash using an e-collar language system. Your dog should still execute the command with heart and soul until released, but now off leash!

FAQ

  • Is e-collar training safe for my dog?

    Absolutely! The key is proper conditioning sequence. We first condition the e-collar stimulation as a positive signal - like a gas pedal to GO. Only after this positive association is solid does the stim become constructive coaching feedback. This conditioning-first approach makes e-collar training completely safe and effective.

  • Do I need to complete foundational training first?

    Ideally, yes! This course builds directly on foundational on-leash skills. You'll develop two complementary communication languages: tactile leash cues from foundational training, and e-collar signals for off-leash work. The progression is essential for proper conditioning.

  • How long does it take to achieve reliable off-leash control?

    Depends on the dog, motivation, and handler consistency - but typically a few weeks or so with proper conditioning. The key is understanding your dog's motivation and being consistent with the conditioning sequence: positive 'go' signal first, then constructive coaching applications. It takes additional time to proof skills and fully fade the leash in dynamic environments.

  • Will e-collar training make my dog fearful or shut down?

    No - because we take the steps to condition and associate the stim as a directional language the dog is eager to control and work with! It's a coaching culture to build and maintain...not a confusing suppressor 'magic button'.

  • What's the difference between this and traditional e-collar training?

    Traditional approaches often jump straight to punishment. Our NePoPo® approach conditions the stim as a positive signal first - like a gas pedal to GO. Only after dogs love engaging with this positive stim do we layer in constructive coaching applications. It's all about the conditioning sequence and understanding motivation.

Gear Up For Off Leash Training

GEAR UP FOR THIS COURSE

You don't need anything to start watching this course and learning! However, when you are ready to start applying concepts with your dog we recommend having the following on hand:

  • What type of e-collar do we recommend?

    Any Martin System® collar and transmitter! Our favorite is the K9 transmitter with the Chameleon IIIB collar!

  • Where can I learn more about Martin System® gear?

    Visit www.martinsystem.com to view all about the technology and innovative concepts. Visit their FAQ page for detailed instruction on setting up your new Martin System® gear!

  • Where can I buy Martin System® gear in the U.S.?

    We really like www.topnotchk9equipment.com to order Martin System® gear here in the U.S.

  • What other gear might I need for this course?

    We assume you got the main gear (leashes, treat bag, climb etc) after watching Foundational Obedience NePoPo® Style. In addition to an e-collar, you may want a long line and a small leash tab for when you start fading the leash.

Instructor(s)

Professional Dog Trainer Chris Williams

Chris is a seasoned dog trainer and the owner of Run Your Pack: Pet Training and Working K9s, based outside Missoula, Montana. He also runs Work Your Pack Productions and is the Co-Owner and Training Director of Dirty Bandana Working Dogs. With advanced certifications in pet and working dog training earned through hands-on experience with top schools and mentors across the country, Chris doesn’t just train dogs—he builds working partnerships. When he’s not helping students with their dogs in Western Montana, he’s out with law enforcement teams, competing in PSA, deploying his tracking dog for military evasion drills, or hitting the road to teach seminars nationwide. If he’s not behind a camera or brushing dog hair off his gear, Chris is with his wife, trying to figure out how their three young kids somehow run the household.

Professional Dog Trainer Caleaha Fugelseth

Caleaha is a professional dog trainer at Run Your Pack: Pet Training and Working K9s in Montana. Caleaha is a graduate of Tarheel Canine's Master Trainer course in North Carolina and most recently became NePoPo® Gold certified. She competes in PSA with her GSD, Boodah, and is developing her Doberman Pincer, Reuben, for tracking and detection. Fun fact: Caleaha ALSO trains her cat, Arlo, to do tricks and positions to assist with cat neutrality training for her dog clients in Montana.

Professional Dog Trainer Andrew Weidenbach

Andrew is a professional dog trainer at Run Your Pack : Pet Training and Working K9s in Montana. He graduated the Tom Rose School for Dog Trainers Program and most recently became certified NePoPo® Gold. Andrew loves pheasant hunting and competing in PSA with his GSD, Nisha. He also has a border collie, Tina Fay, who excels in tricks, shed hunting, and is currently in training to be a competition sheep herder!

Course Curriculum

    1. What Course Covers

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. NePoPo® E-Collar Process

    4. Course Terminology

    5. The 5 Command Rules

    6. Understanding E-collars (and common misconceptions)

    7. Gear We Endorse

    1. Know Your Gear Inside/Out and Brush Your Dog!

    2. Pair Stim with Nice Feelings

    3. Trainer Session: Pair Stim with Nice Feelings

    4. Pair Stim with Mechanics (that work)

    5. Trainer Session: Pair Stim with Mechanics (that work)

    6. Pair Stim with Context of Known Behaviors

    7. Trainer Session: Pair Stim with Context of Known Behaviors

    8. Intermittent Stage

    9. Trainer Session: Intermittent Stage

    10. Fading the Leash

    11. Trainer Session: Fading the Leash

    12. Correction Stim

    13. Trainer Session: Correction Stim

    1. Leaving the Aquarium and Proofing

    2. Trainer Session: Leaving the Aquarium and Proofing

    3. PROOFING

    4. Measuring Load & Challenge During Proofing

    5. Training Culture and Moving Forward

About this course

  • $150.00

Student Reviews

(The 2 legged students with opposable thumbs at least)

5 star rating

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brandan lyons

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Diving into the world of online dog training usually feels like teaching quantum physics to a squirrel—utterly nutty! But hold onto your leashes, because Work Your Pack's Advanced Obedience course turns that chaos into a carnival. Think less popcorn, more paw-popping excitement with every command! I've endured enough droning lectures and yawn-inducing drills to last nine dog lives. Even offerings from top-tier trainers often had me eyeing my carpet’s intricate patterns rather than cheering for triumphs in the field. Enter Work Your Pack’s dazzling strategy, bursting with the vim and vigor of a Tarantino epic—snappy, smart, and so gripping it could hold the attention of a goldfish. This course sheds the usual tedium with a zesty mix of humor and simplicity that’s like cracking open a cold one on the sunniest of afternoons. Each lesson isn’t just informative; it's downright entertaining, ensuring I was as revved up for training as my Mal is when she spies her favorite ball. But don’t be fooled by the laughs—this training packs a punch. My furry companion wasn’t just absorbing commands; she was savoring every electric moment of her newfound e-collar eloquence, previously as elusive as a magician's secrets. Clear instructions? Check. Stellar results? Double check. She’s now practically ready to teach the course herself! While other programs left us snoring, Work Your Pack grabbed that e-collar confusion by the scruff, turning bewildering lessons into a glittering parade of NePoPo®-styled brilliance. Imagine igniting a stick of dynamite under the usual dreary drills, exploding into a spectacle of precise, pizzazz-filled performance. In summary: If you’re over the gimmicky, flat training sessions that leave both you and your pup feeling underwhelmed, Work Your Pack's Advanced Obedience is the prime rib at the K9 gala. It’s not just a training course—it's a full-blown fiesta of learning and fun! Rating: Five exuberant stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Dive into the revelry and unlock the genius your dog was always destined to be. Every module is a showstopper, guaranteed to make tails thump and grins grow. Grab your spot and let the good times roll!

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5 star rating

Best off leash course on the market!

Alexa Walsh

There are many off leash dog training video courses, but this one takes the cake! 🍰 Not only is the information TOP-NOTCH, but the trainers in this course ar...

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There are many off leash dog training video courses, but this one takes the cake! 🍰 Not only is the information TOP-NOTCH, but the trainers in this course are amazing at their craft AND they are entertaining! This combination makes this course easy and fun to watch! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! If you are interested in learning to do off leash stuff with your pup, this course is for you, even if you aren’t new to off leash training yourself! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Good stuff

丕九 黃

Finally I understand how to pair E-collar and leash pressure

Finally I understand how to pair E-collar and leash pressure

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5 star rating

Excellent teaching

Celso Matias

Super dynamic and well explained classes. Straight to the point without any fuss.

Super dynamic and well explained classes. Straight to the point without any fuss.

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