Why we play with dogs

This is an excerpt from a lecture Michael gave during a Puppy Development course. You can access the entire class through our subscription service.
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[@E1VM]

Micheal, you're the best. I was totally amazed by you when I watched your Philosophy on Dog Training. I can't wait to get a new pup and use all the tools I have learned from you. It's not just the sit, down, stay stuff. It's all the knowledge that you posses when it comes to dog psychology. You're an amazing teacher, you have a gift.

[@akikoyoshida5074]

I am a " pet owner " who owns a working type of dog ( Cane Corso ). I simply play with him because he loves it and helps me build relationships, but also, it's help communicating with him. I want my dogs to thrive in our human world but just survive. For that, play is very important for me & my buddy. Also if i play with him in certain way, it will stimulate his with his mind which seemingly tired him in good way combinedwith physicalstimulation. Beside everything else, I just want thank Mr. Elis from the bottom of my heart for digesting & sharing his years of hard earned experience/ knowledge with us. What a privilege 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sharadbhutoria]

Michel, i am a big fan and have seen a lot of your videos through youtube and other people like leerburg etc and I think you should definitely send out more videos (paid or free). I say this because not a lot of people have the gift of explaining and TEACHING like you do. Cheers and God bless. 😊

[@cherylmillard2067]

Regardless of whether my dog was a service dog or acting as a pet dog, I valued play with my dogs, I could never understand why people would get a dog and not play with it, then they complain when the dog becomes destructive due to boredom. The 'off switch' is important for all dogs to learn, working dog or not. Now that I'm finally starting to get into French Ring with my Malinois play has taken on whole new meaning. I've always had high drive working or sporting dogs and listening to you and Ivan has validated what I have always known.

[@LimitlessJayson]

I see you everywhere! Love reading your comments.