Understand Rewards & Motivation
Use rewards to build behaviors your dog is excited about—even when off leash.
Professional off-leash obedience video course
Stop guessing and start building real off-leash reliability. Advanced Off Leash Obedience gives you a step-by-step system for using the e-collar as a true coaching tool—not just a correction device. You’ll learn how to create clear communication, trust, and motivation, so your dog listens and performs even around distractions. No more anxiety, no more robotic responses—just a confident partnership and freedom you can trust anywhere.
A library of short (entertaining) video lessons plus PDFs, organized so you can jump to exactly what you need.
20 short videos (typically 3–10 minutes) so you can train in quick chunks, then rewatch the exact piece you need mid-session.
PDFs that give you the big-picture roadmap, terminology, and visuals, plus quick reminders you can come back to between sessions.
Every lesson includes bullet-point notes + timecode references so you can jump straight back to the exact moment you want to watch again.
We recommend having a solid foundation in leash work and reward markers—ideally by completing Foundational On Leash Obedience—so you can get the most out of this course.
Ready to go beyond leash work? This course is all about layering in the e-collar the right way—so you get the same clear, confident communication off leash as you do on leash.
What actually creates real off-leash reliability
Most e-collar mistakes come from impatience or just using it to shut down drive—leaving dogs confused and hesitant. This course does it differently:
You’ll layer the e-collar into your leash and reward system as a “Bluetooth leash”—a wireless extension of your coaching, not just a correction tool. The key is teaching your dog what every signal means, how to control it, and how to win—so there’s never confusion or stress.
True clarity means your dog knows exactly what to do when they feel a cue—no guessing, no stress. When you layer the e-collar into an existing system, your dog understands how to control the stimulation and what it means directionally. The result? A dog who’s reliable off leash, motivated to work, and actually enjoys the process.
Why most e-collar training feels overwhelming
Let’s be real:
The truth is, electronic collars are just a tool. When used with a clear system and real communication, they become a fair, directional language your dog actually wants to work with. The problem isn’t the tool—it’s the lack of real guidance.
Most advice either oversells the e-collar as a “fix everything fast” button or demonizes it as inhumane. Neither is true.
The real magic is in layering the e-collar into your leash and reward work, so your dog knows exactly what every signal means—and how to win.
This course is about ethical, step-by-step training that builds trust, confidence, and real off-leash reliability—without shortcuts or guesswork.
THE ADVANCED OFF LEASH ROADMAP
Advanced Off Leash Obedience gives you a real system for unleashing your dog’s potential—no guesswork, no chaos. You’ll learn exactly how to layer the e-collar into your leash and reward training, so your dog understands every cue and always knows how to win. The real power is knowing how to use both tools together, then confidently fade the leash out (or bring it back when needed) for true, reliable off-leash control. This is about adding a new “language” to your training culture—one that builds trust, confidence, and freedom anywhere you go.
Use rewards to build behaviors your dog is excited about—even when off leash.
Layer the e-collar into your leash work—so your dog learns to interpret signals with total clarity.
Combine motivation, clear cues, and structure to create habits that stick, not just tricks for the camera.
Fade the leash out with confidence—or bring it back in when needed—so your dog listens anywhere, no matter what life throws at you.
What you get when the system is right
When your training is built on a real system, everything gets easier—for both you and your dog. You’ll know exactly what to focus on, how to communicate, and how to raise a dog that’s reliable, responsive, and genuinely fun to live with. Your dog gets clarity too—knowing what you want, how to succeed, and how to feel secure and confident, whether you’re on leash, off leash, or anywhere in between. That’s unleashed pack harmony: trust, freedom, and connection that lasts beyond the backyard.
Build on your leash work foundation so that, even as the leash fades away, your dog still knows what to do—and why.
Use rewards and structure to create habits your dog is eager to repeat—not just things they do to avoid pressure.
Condition both tools as clear, fair coaching languages. The leash gives direction, the e-collar becomes a wireless cue or reminder—so your dog always understands how to succeed, even off leash.
Drills and games that help your dog think, engage, and work through challenges as a team.
Understand how to move forward, but also how to take a step back and reset if things get confusing or frustrating. Enjoy the journey.
Step-by-step guidance, real-world role play, and high-quality production that explains not just the “how,” but the “why”—so you and your dog build unleashed pack harmony for life.
What changes with a system
You’re trying everything—videos, tips, random drills—but nothing sticks. The leash feels like a lifeline and a battle, and the e-collar is just another confusing layer. You’re left guessing, your dog is left guessing, and nobody’s really sure what’s working.
Progress feels fragile because there’s no clear system—and your dog doesn’t know how to win.
You have a system. Every cue—leash or e-collar—means something clear. Your dog knows what to do, even as the leash fades away. You’re both more confident, more connected, and training feels like teamwork, not guesswork.
The difference isn’t perfection—it’s having real structure, trust, and unleashed pack harmony, no matter where you go.
WHY LEARN FROM CHRIS WILLIAMS
Advanced Off Leash Obedience is led by Chris Williams—a K9 trainer with 20+ years of hands-on experience working with law enforcement, military, sport teams, and real families. Chris’s approach blends deep dog psychology, real-world problem solving, and high-quality, cinematic production—so you don’t just get theory, you get practical, actionable steps you’ll actually want to follow.
Over 400 dog and human teams have taken their leash skills off leash with this program—building trust and reliability that lasts beyond the backyard. Many professional trainers also use this course to help their clients understand proper e-collar conditioning and the process behind real off-leash reliability.
Common questions
These answers are here to remove guesswork so you can move forward with confidence
This course is for dog owners who want real-world, practical off-leash reliability—whether you’re just starting e-collar work or want to do it right from the beginning. It’s especially helpful if you’ve been overwhelmed by conflicting advice or frustrated by “shortcut” e-collar training that leaves you and your dog confused.
Yes, or you should already have solid leash skills and a clear training relationship with your dog. This course assumes you understand leash pressure, basic commands, and reward markers—so you’re ready to layer in the e-collar the right way.
We don’t use the e-collar as a shortcut or to scare your dog into compliance. Yes, it’s eventually used as a correction—to help steer your dog back into the right behavior—but only after it’s been carefully conditioned as a language your dog understands and actually enjoys controlling. The biggest issue with most e-collar training is skipping this step: if the collar isn’t first introduced as a positive, directional tool, you end up with confusion or suppression. We do it differently—your dog learns the e-collar as a clear, fair signal they want to respond to, not something to fear.
No way. Our system is about building confidence, clarity, and motivation—not suppressing drive or creating a robot. Your dog will work with you because they understand the game and enjoy the process.
We strongly recommend Martin System® e-collars. They're the only brand with patented contact measurement and SSC (Sustained Stimulus Control), which keeps the stimulation consistent and reliable—even in wet or challenging conditions. This technology is all about animal welfare and making sure your dog always experiences a clear, fair sensation—never a surprise or a spike. Martin System collars are more expensive, but that's because of their advanced safety features and reliability. That said, you can absolutely use any high-quality e-collar for this course; the step-by-step process works the same. If you’re serious about e-collar training, consider Martin System as you progress in your journey.