- Get help with the real-life problems that wear you out — pulling, jumping, barking, door dashing, chewing, stealing, and not listening
- This course helps you build a working relationship with your dog so he starts looking to you for direction instead of trying to run the household
- Go from chaos to control as Basic Obedience clears up many nuisance problems — and makes the rest easier to fix because now you speak dog
18+ Basic Obedience Training Videos
- Section 1: The Basics — Laying the Foundation for Success
- Section 2: Let’s Start Training — Developing Essential Obedience Skills
- Section 3: Next Step Skills — Continuing Obedience for Real-Life Situations
6 Bonus Lessons: Leave It/Drop It, Door Dash, Playtime, Grooming, Stand Stay, and Place
John's Basic Obedience Self-Study Course is for dog owners who want his award-winning obedience program, but need the freedom to train at home on their own schedule.
You can watch the lessons when it works for you, practice with your dog at your own pace, and build the foundation that helps your dog start listening, following direction from you, and working with you.
And if you later decide you'd like live coaching with John, your purchase of the self-study course will be credited toward a full course with live coaching.
Before working with John, Max’s reactivity made daily life stressful—I was even worried he might bite when he got overly wound up. The shift in our relationship has been incredible—we’re both more relaxed, and life with him is finally enjoyable again. Max looks to me for direction...I feel calm and in control.
~ Linda & Max 🦴
What started as challenges with jumping on guests and pulling on the leash turned into calm, controlled walks and respectful interactions with others. Now, Jackson can even join us at restaurants and just relax by my side. The progress has been amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!!!
~ Matt & Jackson 🐶
I used to think in-person training was the only way, but after struggling to train my first dog without relying on treats, I realized I needed to be trained too. John’s online program was a game changer. He doesn’t just train your dog—he teaches you how to do it effectively.