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The Magic of Shaping - NEW Video!
THE MAGIC OF SHAPING Explore the Possibilities [PURCHASE NOW!]

Shaping is incredibly fun to teach; however, sometimes the mechanics of getting started may be daunting. While completing a behavior is very exciting, the real thrill is the process itself. From the first glimmer of understanding to the light bulb fully on, each step is a joy to behold.

With shaping, your timing and creativity will improve, you will become better at recognizing small approximations and learn how and when to raise criteria--or when not to raise criteria, when to try something different, end a particular session and when to keep going.

You and your dog will become a more close-knit team while pursuing these fun and functional behaviors. User friendly instructions are demonstrated with "real" dogs and their handlers, showing the process of working through each of these 21+ versatile behaviors:

  • Wipe your feet
  • Grind toenails
  • Go around objects
  • Weave Poles
  • Nose target hand
  • Heeling
  • Nose target object
  • Muzzle training
  • Close a door
  • Go Outs
  • Ride skateboard
  • Say your prayers
  • Go to crate
  • Teeter
  • Retrieve
  • Chin
  • Cheek
  • Tire
  • Bow
  • Shaping the "real" world
  • ....and more!

Many of them are useful for a multitude of different behaviors. From agility to rally and competition obedience, to musical freestyle to animal husbandry, the behaviors in this video will keep you hopping!

This is a two part menu driven DVD set that begins with beginning Shaping to Intermediate shaping. The second DVD covers Advanced shaping techniques.

Tawzer Dog Videos says: We are proud to have produced this comprehensive video on shaping. This is not a seminar but was shot on location at Pamela’s Positive Motivation Dog Training facility in Belvidere, New Jersey. It was produced exclusively for educational training using shaping. Pamela is well educated in the use of this venue as a positive training tool. She brings wit and knowledge into your home.

Training that is available in this video would cost hundreds of dollars at a facility or private training. When I brought the raw footage home, I just could not justify cutting anything out. Enjoy four full hours of “hands-on” training as Pam walks her clients and their dogs thru the various steps to obtain many, many behaviors. If I could rate my own videos, I would give this a Five Star. *****


We have your DVD on free shaping and I have done everything in the DVD...it has been a great experience for us. It has helped me come up with new things to do with our dogs and to strengthen not only the relationship I have with them but their agility and obedience work. Thank you! —Mirna Ramos-Diaz, MD

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