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Rover.com Presents the Essentials of Dog Training

Nicole Ellis

Pet lifestyle expert, certified professional trainer, and author

About the Instructor

Nicole Ellis, member of Rover.com’s Dog People Panel, is a pet lifestyle expert, certified professional trainer, and co-author of Working Like a Dog. Nicole has appeared on The Today Show, NBC, Mashable, and others. Her dogs, Maggie and Rossi, are animal actors who’ve done TV and production work from feature films to print ads.

About the Class

Join Rover Dog People panelist and celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis for an introduction to dog training. In this two-part course geared toward the whole family—including dogs of all ages—you’ll learn about rewards-based dog training and walk away with several easy-to-learn and impressive tricks that’ll bring you and your dog closer together. Pet attendance is optional, but encouraged!

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SESSION 1

Introduction to the Essentials of Dog Training
Join Rover Dog People panelist and celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis for an introduction to dog training. This class covers the fundamentals of rewards-based training. You’ll be introduced to engagement games that’ll bring you and your dog closer together, and you’ll walk away with new tricks to show off around the neighborhood.

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SESSION 2

The Essentials of Dog Training: Tricks and Enrichment
In Part Two of The Essentials of Dog Training, Rover Dog People panelist and celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis takes your dog training skills to the next level. Get step-by-step guidance on training that’ll exercise your dog’s mind and strengthen the bond you share—including tricks, mental enrichment activities, platform training, and more.

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