Kikopup Emily Larlham Training Videos
Emily Larlham's Kikopup videos are best-in-class for visual learners because they break leash-walking skills down into step-by-step demonstrations, slow-motion corrections, and marker-training examples that are immediately reproducible. Financially and technically, the brand is highly accessible—many high-quality tutorials are free on YouTube and her premium material is modestly priced—making it a lower-cost alternative to paid courses while offering clearer live-action guidance than books alone. These videos complement more theory-heavy or specialized texts like McConnell and BAT 2.0 by showing exactly how techniques look in real-world conditions.
Short video lessons
Marker training focus
Short video lessons
Marker training focus
Review Summary
"Extremely popular video tutorials with clear, repeatable demonstrations of positive-reinforcement techniques; users love the accessible progressions and often return to the videos, though some advanced issues need personalized coaching."
Calm demo charisma
Extensive free video library showing clear leash-walking drills and luring techniques.
Calm demo charisma
Extensive free video library showing clear leash-walking drills and luring techniques.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Emily Larlham's Kikopup videos are best-in-class for visual learners because they break leash-walking skills down into step-by-step demonstrations, slow-motion corrections, and marker-training examples that are immediately reproducible. Financially and technically, the brand is highly accessible—many high-quality tutorials are free on YouTube and her premium material is modestly priced—making it a lower-cost alternative to paid courses while offering clearer live-action guidance than books alone. These videos complement more theory-heavy or specialized texts like McConnell and BAT 2.0 by showing exactly how techniques look in real-world conditions.
Short video lessons
Marker training focus
Calm demo charisma
Extensive free video library showing clear leash-walking drills and luring techniques.
High-quality step-by-step visual demonstrations for positive reinforcement methods.
Short video lessons
Marker training focus
Calm demo charisma
Extensive free video library showing clear leash-walking drills and luring techniques.
High-quality step-by-step visual demonstrations for positive reinforcement methods.
$0-20 USD
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
The Other End of the Leash gives readers a science-informed look at canine perception and handler influence, teaching the subtle body-language and timing changes that dramatically improve recall outcomes. While not a step-by-step recall manual like Total Recall or Coming When Called, its technical depth helps owners avoid common mistakes that otherwise prolong training and increase the cost of professional intervention.
Human insight — brainy empathy
Body-language cues — silent talks
Human insight — brainy empathy
Body-language cues — silent talks
Review Summary
"The Other End of the Leash is widely loved for Patricia McConnell’s engaging, empathetic insights into canine behavior and human-dog interactions; while readers treasure the perspective and stories, some note it’s more about understanding than step-by-step training. It’s frequently recommended for improving owner awareness and relationship with their dog."
Calm leadership — pup whisperer
Explores how human body language and tone affect dog responses.
Calm leadership — pup whisperer
Explores how human body language and tone affect dog responses.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Skill Development & Mastery
The Other End of the Leash gives readers a science-informed look at canine perception and handler influence, teaching the subtle body-language and timing changes that dramatically improve recall outcomes. While not a step-by-step recall manual like Total Recall or Coming When Called, its technical depth helps owners avoid common mistakes that otherwise prolong training and increase the cost of professional intervention.
Human insight — brainy empathy
Body-language cues — silent talks
Calm leadership — pup whisperer
Explores how human body language and tone affect dog responses.
Offers behavior science context to improve consistent recall cues.
Human insight — brainy empathy
Body-language cues — silent talks
Calm leadership — pup whisperer
Explores how human body language and tone affect dog responses.
Offers behavior science context to improve consistent recall cues.
$15-30 USD
Train Your Dog Like a Pro is the technical trainer’s choice for shaping precise position and release behaviors using modern reinforcement and shaping strategies, offering the most advanced step-by-step exercises of the group. While pricier in terms of time investment, its professional-level techniques can replace multiple shorter guides — providing long-term cost savings for owners committed to consistent, high-quality training across recall, place and release cues.
Evidence-based
No-nonsense
Evidence-based
No-nonsense
Review Summary
"Train Your Dog Like a Pro is widely regarded as a comprehensive, practical program that produces durable results when owners commit to the methods; long-term users report substantial behavior improvements. A few note the plan requires consistent effort and time."
Pro drills
Comprehensive, step-by-step training methods covering come, place, position and release.
Pro drills
Comprehensive, step-by-step training methods covering come, place, position and release.
Skill Development & Mastery
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Increased Safety & Security
Train Your Dog Like a Pro is the technical trainer’s choice for shaping precise position and release behaviors using modern reinforcement and shaping strategies, offering the most advanced step-by-step exercises of the group. While pricier in terms of time investment, its professional-level techniques can replace multiple shorter guides — providing long-term cost savings for owners committed to consistent, high-quality training across recall, place and release cues.
Evidence-based
No-nonsense
Pro drills
Comprehensive, step-by-step training methods covering come, place, position and release.
Science-backed shaping and reinforcement strategies for precise cue clarity and timing.
Evidence-based
No-nonsense
Pro drills
Comprehensive, step-by-step training methods covering come, place, position and release.
Science-backed shaping and reinforcement strategies for precise cue clarity and timing.
$22-45 USD
Zak George’s work is a market leader for modern, accessible positive‑reinforcement training and excels for greeting manners because it pairs clear text with extensive free online video demonstrations. Its multimedia approach gives owners a technical advantage—visual examples they can mimic—making it high value per dollar compared with book‑only resources and particularly economical for DIY trainers who leverage his online content instead of paid classes.
YouTuber charm
Everyday-friendly methods
YouTuber charm
Everyday-friendly methods
Review Summary
"Readers like the modern, upbeat positive-reinforcement approach, practical how-tos, and accessible tone; many find it motivating and useful for everyday training, though a few wanted deeper treatment of complex issues. Overall it’s seen as a friendly, effective starter for contemporary training methods."
Playful reinforcement
Covers reward-based methods for teaching polite greetings and preventing jumping.
Playful reinforcement
Covers reward-based methods for teaching polite greetings and preventing jumping.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Zak George’s work is a market leader for modern, accessible positive‑reinforcement training and excels for greeting manners because it pairs clear text with extensive free online video demonstrations. Its multimedia approach gives owners a technical advantage—visual examples they can mimic—making it high value per dollar compared with book‑only resources and particularly economical for DIY trainers who leverage his online content instead of paid classes.
YouTuber charm
Everyday-friendly methods
Playful reinforcement
Covers reward-based methods for teaching polite greetings and preventing jumping.
Gives practical, stepwise tips for shaping calm visitor introductions and leash manners.
YouTuber charm
Everyday-friendly methods
Playful reinforcement
Covers reward-based methods for teaching polite greetings and preventing jumping.
Gives practical, stepwise tips for shaping calm visitor introductions and leash manners.
$15-30 USD
Karen Pryor's classic on operant conditioning and clicker training is a market leader for positive-reinforcement philosophy, valued for concise exposition of reinforcement principles that trainers can apply across species. Technically focused yet affordable and widely available, it delivers a clearer mechanics-first approach than McConnell's human-centered narratives and a more practice-oriented primer than the ACVB's clinical volume.
Shaping superpowers
Reinforcement shortcuts
Shaping superpowers
Reinforcement shortcuts
Review Summary
"Karen Pryor's clear explanation of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement is widely regarded as essential reading by trainers; a few readers note it can be theoretical for beginners without practical follow-up. It's celebrated as a foundational text for modern, reward-based training."
Clicker-friendly wit
Clear introduction to reinforcement, shaping, and practical behavior change techniques.
Clicker-friendly wit
Clear introduction to reinforcement, shaping, and practical behavior change techniques.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Karen Pryor's classic on operant conditioning and clicker training is a market leader for positive-reinforcement philosophy, valued for concise exposition of reinforcement principles that trainers can apply across species. Technically focused yet affordable and widely available, it delivers a clearer mechanics-first approach than McConnell's human-centered narratives and a more practice-oriented primer than the ACVB's clinical volume.
Shaping superpowers
Reinforcement shortcuts
Clicker-friendly wit
Clear introduction to reinforcement, shaping, and practical behavior change techniques.
Foundation text for clicker training and positive reinforcement across species.
Shaping superpowers
Reinforcement shortcuts
Clicker-friendly wit
Clear introduction to reinforcement, shaping, and practical behavior change techniques.
Foundation text for clicker training and positive reinforcement across species.
$12-25 USD