Training
At Miller Ranch K9 Ltd, we know the importance of laying a solid foundation for every dog. That's why we provide a range of training options tailored to meet both you and your dog's specific needs.
Our training packages cover the following:
1. Learn about dog psychology and why dogs do what they do
2. Understand Training Culture: we want dogs invested in the process of learning with you long-term
3. Build markers for rewarding good decisions and progressions
4. Learn how to condition the leash as a directional language. Tactile pressure should be both a gas pedal and a brake, allowing you to coach and communicate clearly
5. Understand scaffolded process to build behaviours with heart and soul
6. Transition behaviours into structured commands
7. Emphasis will be placed on establishing 5 primary commands that everyone should master
8. Learn how to proof and generalize skills for practical (real-life) application and/or behaviour modification
Foundational Obedience Online Course
(NePoPo® Style)
*Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and BCBB are the owners of the NePoPo® trademark, the teaching concept and the Know-How and intellectual property related to it. All trademarks used with permission.
This program is designed for individuals driven to take a deep dive into canine psychology and language systems. Proper dog training requires conditioning of behaviors and gear so that the dog becomes an invested student in the process of long-term learning.
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Learn about canine psychology. Understand the "WHY" of dog training before diving into the "HOW".
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Condition learning languages. Tap into motivation and draw out an invested student in your dog.
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Learn how to properly condition and use training gear. Your dog should LOVE wearing and controlling their training equipment.
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Understand training culture: What is your role as a handler and how can you make training dynamic, practical, and fun for both you and your dog.
This engaging and informative video and course content is crafted by Work Your Pack Productions, located in Missoula, Montana. This comprehensive program comprises 41 lessons, featuring a combination of videos and PDF handouts to ensure a rich learning experience.
Tracking: Freedom to Hunt Online Course
Set in the mountains of western Montana, this is a visually rich, engaging course designed to help any dog learn to track by tapping into their natural hunting instincts. Whether you're working in search and rescue, law enforcement, or just want to have fun outdoors with your dog, this series offers a clear, progressive approach that builds real tracking ability. Through cinematic drone footage, graphic overlays, and real-time role play, you'll learn how to build drive, read scent pictures, and develop a working partnership where the dog leads and the human learns to follow.
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Understand a scaffolded tracking system that builds from early ignition to advanced proofing
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Learn the handler’s role as a facilitator of self-discovery, not a micromanager
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Build a motivational system using food, toys, and play—with the goal of developing dogs who find reward in the hunt itself
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Grasp core scent theory through practical explanations and real-world applications
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Experience graphic overlays on cinematic drone footage—shot in the backcountry of Montana—to bring scent movement and tracking dynamics to life
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Train any dog—this system scales to fit high-drive working dogs, family companions, and everything in between
Board and Train
3-week Board and Train
This package includes the Foundational Obedience video series and a 3-week board and train. Your dog will live onsite learning new skills and communication systems. Package includes 3 private lessons.
This package is suitable for all dogs of any age, level of training, and temperament.
After completing this program, dogs will be able to perform the following commands:
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Sit
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Down
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Loose leash walk/heel
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Climb (hold)
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Recall
4-week Board and Train
This package includes the Foundational Obedience video series. The package is best suited for dogs with behavioral or aggression issues or for clients who want us to give the most immersive jumpstart to the new training culture. Your dog will live onsite for the duration of the program learning new skills and communication systems. Package includes 3 private lessons.
After completing this program, dogs will be able to perform the following commands:
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Sit
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Down
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Loose leash walk/heel
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Climb (hold)
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Recall
Advanced Pet Obedience Program
This is our advanced training program and is suitable for all dogs of any age, level of training and temperament who have completed the Foundational Pet Obedience Program. All packages available for the introductory Foundational Pet Obedience are available in the advanced program.
After completing the advanced program, dogs will be able to perform the following commands off leash:
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Sit
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Down
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Off leash walk/heel
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Climb (hold)
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Recall
E-collar is added into this program.
Professional Working Dog Program
Working Puppy/Dog Program- 8-week board and train.
This Program takes a NePoPo® approach to Foundational Training. In the working PD program your dog learns 4 fundamentals 1. Tracking 2. Scent Detection 3 Drive Building 4 Obedience. Also covered are crate training, setting expectations, indirect- direct reward. Your dog gets unique environmental exposures here at our training facility. This program is a very intense educationally diverse learning experience for you and your dog. You are expected to study and complete homework on our video series in relation to the training your dog is receiving. This package includes 6 in-person lessons and 4 online coaching lessons to keep you and your team mate moving in a positive direction forward. Pricing Varies.
Please note this package is only offered at certain times of the year and we only accept a limited number of dogs into these programs.
