IGP Coach

Directions Website

This is not about selling you an overly expensive course. Prodogz Dog Training is Southern Oregon's premier dog training school.

It is about giving you a reliable companion on your IGP (Schutzhund) journey—someone who can review your training, help you solve key problems, answer questions, and give you clear feed back. With over 25 years of experience Jason Lake brings professional dog training to Southern Oregon and the entire Rogue Valley. Our dog training program is based on clear communication and positive reinforcement. Dog training is not about being the "Leader Of The Pack" but instead working with your dog with science-based methodology. Jason Lake's dog training program is based on "Engagement" instead of fear-based techniques. Our goal is to teach owners how to work with their dogs in positive ways in order to reach their goals with consistency in a timely manner that is right for their dogs. Dog training is appropriate for all breeds, all ages, and all behavior issues. This includes puppies, senior dogs, large breeds like pit bulls, German Shepherds and Rottweilers, small breeds like Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, and every dog in between.

11/09/2026

🐕 DUMBBELL AROUSAL | BUILDING THE DESIRE TO RETRIEVE

What happens when your puppy isn't excited about picking up a dumbbell?

We bring the dumbbell to life!

In this video, Barbara is working with Todd, her Golden Retriever puppy, on increasing arousal and developing a stronger desire to acquire the dumbbell.

Rather than repeatedly asking Todd to pick up an object he's not particularly interested in, we're attaching the dumbbell to a line and making it move.

By creating movement, we can stimulate curiosity, excitement, and the natural desire to chase and capture an object.

🐾 KEY TRAINING CONCEPTS:

✅ Increasing arousal and motivation.
✅ Encouraging chase and acquisition.
✅ Building a positive association with the dumbbell.
✅ Developing enthusiasm before demanding precision.
✅ Creating a foundation for a confident retrieve.

🏆 WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

A reliable retrieve requires more than teaching the mechanics of picking up and holding an object. We also want the dog to have a genuine desire to acquire it.

By making the dumbbell exciting, we're changing the puppy's emotional response and encouraging him to actively participate in the learning process.

💡 TRAINING TIP:

Motivation and precision are two different pieces of the retrieve. First, develop the desire to acquire the dumbbell. Then gradually shape the calm, confident hold and delivery.

Remember: Sometimes the best way to teach a behavior is to first make the dog WANT to participate!

🎓 Prodogz Dog Training | 30+ Years of Experience
📍 Medford, Oregon
📞 541-608-2857

🌐 https://www.prodogz.com
🌐 https://www.igpcoach.com
🌐 https://www.askdogtrainers.com
🌐 https://dog-ter.com

11/08/2026

🐕 IGP TRACKING | BUILDING AROUSAL & FASTER ARTICLE INDICATIONS

How do you get a dog more excited about finding tracking articles?

In this video, Becky is working on increasing her dog's arousal, enthusiasm, and motivation for tracking articles while developing faster, more decisive indications.

Rather than simply asking the dog to indicate an article, we're turning the exercise into a game!

🐾 WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON:

✅ Increasing excitement and motivation for finding tracking articles.

✅ Developing quicker, more enthusiastic article indications.

✅ Burying articles and encouraging the dog to dig them out.

✅ Turning article discovery into a fun, interactive game.

✅ Building anticipation and a stronger emotional response to finding articles.

✅ Reinforcing the final indication while maintaining enthusiasm and engagement.

🏆 WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Article indication shouldn't be something a dog simply performs out of obligation. We want the dog to genuinely enjoy discovering articles and develop a strong desire to indicate them.

By creating games that encourage the dog to actively search for and dig out buried articles, we're increasing arousal and building greater enthusiasm for the entire exercise.

The goal isn't just a faster indication. It's creating a dog that genuinely wants to find and indicate articles!

🐾 Prodogz Dog Training | Jason Lake

🌐 www.prodogz.com
🌐 www.igpcoach.com
🌐 www.askdogtrainers.com

11/08/2026

🐕 HELPER IN A WHEELCHAIR??? | Jason Lake

Sometimes you have to do whatever it takes to reach your goals!

In this video, I'm stepping in as the decoy (helper) for a young Belgian Malinois whose regular helper was called away for work.

This session is focused strictly on developing barking, switching drives, and building an association between barking and the protection blind. We're not working on grips or bite development.

Getting this young dog to bark consistently has been a challenge, so we're working on building confidence and helping the dog express himself.

Because I have extremely limited movement, you'll notice I'm holding the tug toy in my teeth. Sometimes you just have to get creative and work with what you've got!

I'm certainly not his regular helper, but that doesn't mean we can't make progress toward our training goals.

🐾 Prodogz Dog Training | Jason Lake

🌐 www.prodogz.com
🌐 www.igpcoach.com
🌐 www.policedoghelp.com

11/06/2026

🐕 REVERSE HEELING TRAINING | BACKING UP TO BUILD PRECISION

Sometimes the best way to teach a dog to heel forward is to start by moving backward!

In this video, we're working on developing a precise, engaged heel position by having the handler walk backward while the dog follows.

Rather than immediately asking the dog to maintain a traditional heel position alongside the handler, we're breaking the exercise down into smaller, more manageable steps.

By facing the dog and moving backward, the handler can encourage the dog to follow, maintain focus, and develop the movement patterns that will eventually transfer into a traditional heel position.

🐾 KEY TRAINING CONCEPTS:

✅ Building engagement and attention toward the handler.

✅ Using backward movement to encourage the dog to move forward with confidence.

✅ Developing an active, enthusiastic attitude toward heeling.

✅ Improving reward placement and timing to reinforce correct positioning.

✅ Teaching the dog to follow the handler's movement rather than relying on constant physical guidance.

✅ Creating a foundation that can gradually transition into traditional competition heeling.

🏆 WHY TEACH HEELING BACKWARD?

One of the challenges in teaching precision heeling is getting the dog to understand that maintaining position is its responsibility, rather than something the handler must constantly correct.

Backward heeling exercises allow us to isolate important components of the behavior, including engagement, movement, attention, and reward expectations.

Once the dog understands these individual components, we can gradually transition into a traditional heel position while maintaining the same enthusiasm and precision.

The goal isn't simply to have a dog walking next to you. It's to develop a dog that actively wants to maintain the correct position!

💡 TRAINING TIP:

Pay close attention to reward placement. Where and how you deliver reinforcement can significantly influence the dog's movement, head position, and expectations.

Remember: Good heeling isn't built by endlessly practicing the finished exercise. It's developed by teaching the individual behaviors that make the finished exercise possible.

🎓 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING & ONLINE IGP COACHING

With over 30 years of professional dog training experience, Prodogz Dog Training provides puppy development, obedience training, behavior modification, and competitive dog sport training in Medford, Oregon.

🌐 OUR WEBSITES:

🐾 Prodogz Dog Training:
https://www.prodogz.com

🏆 Online IGP Coaching:
https://www.igpcoach.com

🐕 Dog Training Classes:
https://dog-ter.com

🚔 Police Dog Training Resources:
https://www.policedoghelp.com

📍 Medford, Oregon
📞 541-608-2857

11/05/2026

🐕 TEACHING THE KICKBACK STAND | KATO BOARD DOG TRAINING

Teaching a precise stand position requires more than simply getting your dog on its feet. It's about developing body awareness, balance, and an understanding of how to move into position correctly.

In this video, we're working on teaching the kickback stand using a Kato board to help the dog develop proper mechanics and consistent rear-foot placement.

Unlike a traditional stand where the dog may step forward with its front feet, the kickback stand teaches the dog to move its rear legs backward while maintaining the position of its front feet.

The Kato board provides a clear physical reference point, helping the dog understand where its rear feet belong while developing the coordination necessary to perform the movement correctly.

🐾 KEY TRAINING CONCEPTS:

✅ Teaching the dog to move its rear feet backward into the stand.

✅ Developing rear-end awareness and body coordination.

✅ Using the Kato board to establish consistent foot placement.

✅ Reinforcing correct movement patterns through repetition and reward placement.

✅ Gradually developing a reliable kickback stand without relying on the training platform.

🏆 WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

In competitive obedience, particularly IGP and Schutzhund, precision matters. Teaching the correct mechanics from the beginning can help prevent creeping forward, unnecessary foot movement, and inconsistent positioning.

The objective isn't simply to teach the dog to stand. It's to teach the dog HOW to stand!

By breaking the exercise into smaller steps and using training equipment strategically, we can develop greater precision while keeping the learning process clear and rewarding for the dog.

🐕 Remember: Training equipment should help teach the behavior, not become something the dog depends on forever.

🎓 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING & ONLINE IGP COACHING

With over 30 years of professional dog training experience, Prodogz Dog Training offers puppy development, obedience training, behavior modification, and competition dog training in Medford, Oregon.

🌐 OUR WEBSITES:

🐾 Prodogz Dog Training:
https://www.prodogz.com

🏆 Online IGP Coaching:
https://www.igpcoach.com

🐕 Dog Training Classes:
https://dog-ter.com

🚔 Police Dog Training Resources:
https://www.policedoghelp.com

📍 Medford, Oregon
📞 541-608-2857

11/04/2026

🐾 TEACHING A PUPPY TO HOLD A DUMBBELL | GOLDEN RETRIEVER TRAINING

Teaching a reliable dumbbell hold starts with building confidence, understanding, and a willingness to participate!

In this video, Barbara is working with Todd, her young Golden Retriever, on developing a calm, consistent dumbbell hold. Rather than rushing through the retrieve exercise, we're focusing on one of its most important foundations: teaching the dog to comfortably accept and maintain the dumbbell in its mouth.

Using positive reinforcement, clear communication, and carefully timed rewards, Barbara is helping Todd understand that holding the dumbbell is a behavior worth offering.

🐕 KEY TRAINING CONCEPTS:
✅ Building a positive association with the dumbbell
✅ Encouraging a calm, confident hold
✅ Reinforcing duration without rushing the process
✅ Developing focus and engagement with the handler
✅ Establishing a foundation for a reliable retrieve

Whether you're training for IGP competition obedience or simply looking for new ways to challenge your dog, breaking complex behaviors into smaller, achievable steps creates a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Remember: A reliable retrieve begins with a reliable hold!

🎓 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING

Prodogz Dog Training in Medford, Oregon, offers professional dog training with over 30 years of experience in obedience, behavior modification, puppy development, and competitive dog sports.

🌐 VISIT OUR WEBSITES:

🐾 Prodogz Dog Training: https://www.prodogz.com
🐕 IGP Coaching: https://www.IGPCoach.com
🏆 Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club: https://www.RVSchutzhund.com
🚔 Police Dog Training Resources: https://www.PoliceDogHelp.com

📍 Medford, Oregon
📞 541-608-2857

11/03/2026

🐕 WANT BETTER HEELING? TRAIN THE HANDLER FIRST!

Sometimes improving your dog's heeling has nothing to do with training the dog!

In this video, we're practicing reward placement using a cardboard box instead of a dog.

Why? Because where your toy lands can directly influence your dog's positioning during heeling.

By having the handler practice dropping and tossing the toy into a specific target area, we can develop better accuracy, timing, and consistency without accidentally reinforcing poor positioning.

🎯 OUR TRAINING GOALS:
✅ Improve reward placement
✅ Develop better handler mechanics
✅ Practice accurate toy delivery
✅ Prevent crooked heeling and forging
✅ Build consistency before involving the dog

Remember, your dog can only respond to the information you provide. Sometimes improving your training starts with improving yourself!

🌐 www.prodogz.com
🌐 www.igpcoach.com
🌐 www.rvschutzhund.com
🌐 www.policedoghelp.com

11/02/2026

🐾 WHY DOES REWARD PLACEMENT MATTER?

One of the most overlooked aspects of dog training is understanding that where we deliver the reward can be just as important as when we deliver it.

Dogs naturally adjust their body positioning based on where they anticipate reinforcement will occur.

If our reward placement consistently encourages the dog to curve its body, forge ahead, or swing its rear end outward, we may unintentionally reinforce the very positioning errors we're trying to eliminate.

By incorporating a spin into Jacks' reward sequence, Molly is working to influence his body mechanics while maintaining the enthusiasm and engagement needed for expressive heeling.

The goal is to create a dog that understands how to maintain a straight heel position without becoming dependent on constant physical guidance or luring.

As Jacks develops greater consistency, we can gradually fade the additional movement and reinforce the correct heel position more directly.

Remember, effective dog training isn't just about rewarding the right behavior. It's about understanding how our reward delivery influences the behavior we're creating.

Great heeling is the combination of engagement, proper mechanics, thoughtful reward placement, and precision.

🏆 IGP & SCHUTZHUND OBEDIENCE TRAINING

At Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, we focus on developing strong foundations in tracking, obedience, and protection through clear communication, thoughtful training progressions, and an understanding of canine learning and behavior.

📍 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING IN MEDFORD, OREGON

Prodogz Dog Training provides professional dog training in Medford, Oregon, serving Central Point, Jacksonville, Ashland, and surrounding Rogue Valley communities. With over 30 years of dog training experience, we specialize in puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, private dog training, and competitive IGP/Schutzhund training.

🌐 LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRAINING

🐕 Prodogz Dog Training: https://www.prodogz.com
🏆 Virtual IGP & Schutzhund Coaching: https://www.igpcoach.com
🐾 Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club: https://www.rvschutzhund.com
🚔 Police Dog Training Resources: https://www.policedoghelp.com

11/01/2026

🐕 REAR-END AWARENESS | BUILDING BODY CONTROL & PRECISION WITH PERCH TRAINING

Does your dog understand how to move its rear feet independently of its front feet?

In this video, we're working with a Belgian Malinois on developing rear-end awareness using a small training perch. This foundational exercise helps the dog develop better body awareness, coordination, and the ability to make precise adjustments to its positioning.

The goal is to teach the dog to keep its front feet on the perch while learning to move its rear feet independently around the platform.

🎯 WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON:

✅ Rear-End Awareness: Teaching the dog to recognize and control the movement of its hindquarters.

✅ Independent Rear-Foot Movement: Encouraging the dog to pivot its rear feet while keeping its front feet positioned on the perch.

✅ Balance & Coordination: Developing proprioception, body control, and confidence through controlled movement.

✅ Proper Reward Placement: Using food reinforcement and strategic hand positioning to guide the dog's movement and reinforce correct responses.

✅ Foundation for Precision Heeling: Building the coordination necessary for accurate heel positioning, straight fronts, and smooth turns.

🐾 WHY IS PERCH TRAINING IMPORTANT?

One of the challenges in teaching precision obedience is that dogs don't automatically understand how to independently control the movement of their front and rear feet.

When a dog is first learning to heel, it may swing its rear end out of position, struggle with turns, or have difficulty aligning itself correctly with the handler.

By using a perch, we can isolate the movement of the dog's hindquarters and reinforce small, deliberate adjustments.

As the dog gains confidence, we can gradually increase our criteria, encourage more independent movement, and eventually transfer those skills into traditional obedience exercises.

This foundation is particularly valuable in IGP/Schutzhund obedience, where precision, engagement, and body positioning play an important role.

Remember, great heeling isn't simply about teaching a dog to follow its handler. It's about teaching the dog how to position and move its body with accuracy, confidence, and enthusiasm.

🏆 IGP & SCHUTZHUND TRAINING

At Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, we focus on developing strong foundations in tracking, obedience, and protection through thoughtful training progressions, clear communication, and an understanding of canine learning and behavior.

📍 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING IN MEDFORD, OREGON

Prodogz Dog Training provides professional dog training in Medford, Oregon, serving Central Point, Jacksonville, Ashland, and surrounding Rogue Valley communities. With over 30 years of dog training experience, we specialize in puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, private dog training, and competitive IGP/Schutzhund training.

🌐 LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRAINING

🐕 Prodogz Dog Training: https://www.prodogz.com
🏆 Virtual IGP & Schutzhund Coaching: https://www.igpcoach.com
🐾 Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club: https://www.rvschutzhund.com
🚔 Police Dog Training Resources: https://www.policedoghelp.com

10/31/2026

🐕 PUPPY HEELING | BUILDING ENGAGEMENT, AROUSAL & PROPER POSITIONING

Great heeling doesn't begin with demanding precision. It begins with teaching the puppy to enjoy the process, understand the movement, and develop enthusiasm for working with the handler.

In this video, Chuck is working with his German Shepherd puppy on developing the foundations of heeling through food luring, oppositional reflex, and teaching the puppy to move between his legs.

Rather than immediately expecting a perfect heel position, we're focusing on building engagement, confidence, body awareness, and motivation.

🎯 WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON:

✅ Luring: Using food and proper hand positioning to guide the puppy into the desired position while introducing the mechanics of heeling.

✅ Oppositional Reflex: Introducing light, controlled leash resistance to encourage the puppy to actively move into the desired position, helping build enthusiasm and engagement.

✅ Building Arousal: Creating a puppy that is excited and motivated to participate rather than simply following food without enthusiasm.

✅ Heeling Between the Legs: Teaching the puppy to move and maintain position between Chuck's legs, helping develop coordination, alignment, and an understanding of movement with the handler.

✅ Developing Body Awareness: Encouraging the puppy to learn how to position and move its body while maintaining engagement with the handler.

🐾 WHY START WITH THESE EXERCISES?

One of the challenges in developing powerful, expressive heeling is balancing precision with motivation.

It's possible to teach a dog the physical position without creating much enthusiasm for the behavior. Conversely, we can create considerable excitement without teaching the dog how to properly position its body.

The goal is to develop both!

By utilizing food luring, we can introduce the puppy to the physical mechanics of heeling. Carefully applied leash resistance can encourage the puppy to actively work toward the desired position, while reinforcing the correct response helps build confidence and engagement.

Teaching the puppy to heel between the handler's legs provides another opportunity to develop coordination and an understanding of positioning before transitioning into traditional heeling.

As the puppy progresses, we can gradually fade the lure while maintaining enthusiasm, engagement, and the correct mechanics.

Remember, we're not just teaching the puppy where to walk. We're teaching it how to move, how to engage, and how to enjoy the work.

The foundation we establish today will influence the attitude, precision, and confidence we see in our obedience work tomorrow.

🏆 IGP & SCHUTZHUND TRAINING

At Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, we focus on developing strong foundations in tracking, obedience, and protection. Our training emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful progression, and an understanding of canine learning and behavior.

📍 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING IN MEDFORD, OREGON

Prodogz Dog Training provides professional dog training in Medford, Oregon, serving Central Point, Jacksonville, Ashland, and surrounding Rogue Valley communities. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, private lessons, behavior modification, and competitive IGP/Schutzhund training.

🌐 LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRAINING

🐕 Prodogz Dog Training: https://www.prodogz.com
🏆 Virtual IGP & Schutzhund Coaching: https://www.igpcoach.com
🐾 Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club: https://www.rvschutzhund.com
🚔 Police Dog Training Resources: https://www.policedoghelp.com

Address

201 E. Barnett Road
Medford, OR
97501

Website

https://www.igpcoach.com/, https://www.prodogz.com/, https://www.rvschutzhund.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when IGP Coach posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.