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The McCann Method of Dog Training
will allow more freedom & improve the
bond with your 4-legged family member!

(for Dogs 4 months & older)

Enroll now and get...

  • WEEKLY STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO LESSONS

  • INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT 5 DAYS A WEEK

  • EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO SUPPORT GROUP & ONLINE COMMUNITY

  • LIVE Q&A EVENTS TO AID YOUR LEARNING

  • EXCLUSIVE TRAINING EXTRAS

  • Are you tired of not being able to take your dog off leash? Worried they will run away or not come back?

  • Are you tired of being pulled down the street? Does your shoulder ache?

  • Are you tired of your dog chasing other dogs or squirrels?

  • Do you wonder why some dogs seem to listen effortlessly while yours ignores your commands?

  • Are you sick of being embarrassed by your dog’s behaviour?


In this course, you will:

  • TEACH YOUR DOG TO COME WHEN CALLED

  • FIX YOUR DOG'S PULLING PROBLEM

  • TEACH YOUR DOG TO LISTEN QUICKLY & HAPPILY

  • TEACH YOUR DOG TO IGNORE DISTRACTIONS LIKE OTHER DOGS OR SQUIRRELS

  • GET SUPPORT BY THE MCCANN DOGS TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS


Real people. Real reviews. Over 100,000 dogs trained!

Course curriculum

    1. About the Program - Quick Links and Where to Start!

    2. About Support - How to Get Answers to your Questions!

    3. Ask your Instructors a Question

    4. Rules & Tips for Submitting Video to Instructors for Feedback

    5. About the Live Q&A Coaching Calls

    6. Perks for Life Skills Students

    7. Tell us about your dog and goals!

    8. Meet Your Instructors!

    9. A Few Rules for Success!

    10. Important Details

    11. Training Glossary

    12. Training Equipment - Discount Code for 20% off

    13. Life Right Now

    14. Welcome Quiz

    15. BONUS: 3 Ways to Teach Your Dog ANY Behaviour

    16. BONUS: Full Maintenance Grooming from A to Z

    1. ***PLEASE READ:*** About the Core Videos Section

    2. Holding the Leash

    3. Holding the Leash Quiz

    4. Taking Food Gently

    5. Taking Food Gently Quiz

    6. Teaching the Lure

    7. Teaching the Lure Quiz

    8. The Pop Game

    9. The Pop Game Quiz

    10. Sit Placement

    11. Sit Placement Quiz

    1. ***PLEASE READ:*** About the Core Exercises

    2. Taking the Collar

    3. Taking the Collar Quiz

    4. Leave It

    5. Leave It Quiz

    6. Response to Name

    7. Response to Name Quiz

    8. Look at Me

    9. Look at Me Quiz

    10. Get In

    11. Get In Quiz

    12. Sit in Front

    13. Sit in Front Quiz

    1. ***PLEASE READ:*** About these skills

    2. Tug & Out

    3. Tug & Out Quiz

    4. Down Placement

    5. Down Placement Quiz

    6. Using a Gentle Leader

    7. Gentle Leader Quiz

    1. General Rules for your COME training!

    2. General Rules for your STAY training!

    3. General Rules for your HEEL training!

    4. Weekly Progress Tracker - Come!

    5. Weekly Progress Tracker - Heel!

    6. Weekly Progress Tracker - Stay!

    1. Teach Your Dog to Love Coming When Called!

    2. Recall Lesson 1 Quiz

    3. STAY! Teaching Position

    4. Stay Lesson 1 Quiz

    5. HEEL! Perfect Position and a Loose Leash

    6. Heel Lesson 1 Quiz

About this course

  • $397.00
  • 135 lessons

PLUS GET THESE BONUSES!

  • Exclusive Support Group

    In addition to your weekly video lessons.....

    Join Life Skills and you'll get to learn and grow with a group of dog owners all working through similar issues.

    Plus, you can connect with instructors 5 days a week!

  • Bonus Programs

    Full Grooming Program - Maintenance grooming from A to Z - trim nails, clean ears, brush and bath your dog with ease. (Value $197)

  • Bonus Program

    3 Ways to Teach Any Skill Program
    You'll love learning how your dog's think and learn. We'll show you exactly what you need to do to teach any behaviour or skill, from simple to spectacular!

Meet the McCann Dogs Team

You're about to embark on a journey - and our expert trainers are excited to help you every step of the way in the Life Skills Program.

We'll use your dog's own instincts to create a wonderful, eager learner and help you create a 4-legged family member who's easy to live with. 

We can't wait for you see the MAGIC that comes along with clear in training!



25 years ago, I brought home my first puppy, Quincey...and I thought it was going to be magic.

If TV had taught me anything, it was that puppies were fun bundles of energy that would make me laugh with playful antics and then fall asleep in my arms.

Well…. TV and reality were two totally different worlds.

I wanted sweet and I got a land shark. I wanted her to play with me and she thought everything else was better. I wanted obedient and I got a dog who stole my things and played keep-away, who wouldn’t come when she was called and who thought stay meant run as fast as you can in the other direction….

In hindsight, it was to be expected with a youngster. My puppy was normal, I just didn’t know how to fix any of the behaviours I didn’t like... until I found McCanns! The McCann Method taught me how to understand Quincey’s needs and how to use her own instincts to create skills that we BOTH enjoyed. Within a few weeks, Quincey was coming when called and no longer trying to dislocate my shoulder on walks!

Hi, my name is Shannon and I'm thrilled to be your Instructor for Life Skills. I've been with McCann Professional Dog Trainers since 1999, and I can't wait to help you and your "Quincey"!

Stop scrolling and think about this:

  • Good dogs who are well trained are a JOY to spend time with

  • Good dogs who come when they are called get to enjoy off-leash freedom

  • Good dogs are much more likely to be included in family activities.

McCann Dogs in the Media

Additional questions?
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  • What's included?

    *Access to more than 40 video lessons

    *Access to Life Skills Extras - this section includes supplemental articles and videos

    *Access to previously recorded LIVE Group Coaching Calls.

    *Support from the McCann Dogs team. We'll be interacting with you daily to answer your questions!

    *Live Q&A Group Coaching calls

  • How long do I get access?

    There are 8 weeks of lessons in the program. You get full access to all content and support for 4 months. Most people finish with lots of time to spare, but if you have a busy life and require more time, you can continue access for a low monthly fee.

  • Will I get to interact with Instructors?

    This is what is truly special about our programs!

    You get access to trainers all week long to ask questions. You can email or post in the exclusive Support Group.

    In addition to the video lessons, you'll get to attend Live Q&A Group Coaching Calls where we talk about important topics like manners, barking and capturing good behaviour. If you can't make it live, watch the recording anytime in the Extras section. Take advantage of all of the previously recorded live lessons which are available for your learning!

    With all of this, plus DAILY Q&A, you'll NEVER feel alone!

  • Who is this course for?

    Life Skills is for anyone who wants a well-trained, well-behaved 4-legged family member. Please note that we cannot help with aggression in our Life Skills program. If you're not sure if it's the right program for you, please contact us at OnlineTraining@McCannDogs.com and we'll be more than happy to point you in the right direction.

  • Will this course work for my dog?

    The benefit of Life Skills is the collective decades of experience of the trainers behind it. If you run into a problem, chances are we’ve seen it and solved it before. Purchasing Life Skills gives you access to an amazing program that will take you step-by-step through the process of training the skills we all need in order to have a well behaved and safe 4-legged family member.

    Since dogs are not robots, when they do something different or unexpected, you’ll be able to use your support options to call on our experience and troubleshoot the less common problems.

    Please note that we do not help with aggression in our online classes. If you have questions about whether the program will help with your dog, please email us at OnlineTraining@McCannDogs.com

  • Can I enroll anytime? Can I enroll from anywhere in the world?

    Yes! Our doors are always open. Start anytime and you’ll get full access to all content and support for as long as you're a member. We have students from ALL over the world!

  • What if I decide it’s not the right course for me?

    No problem! Let us know within 48 hours in order to get a full refund. We're THAT confident that implementing what you learn in the course will work.

  • What if my dog is older? What if I have more than 1 dog?

    No problem! All dogs need training and the adage we’ve all heard about old dogs not being able to learn new tricks is simply not true. Older dogs, be they new to your home or just in need of a refresher in training LOVE to think and learn. Mental stimulation is very rewarding for dogs, regardless of their age.

    Have a second dog? No problem! You can enrol a second dog from the same household for a discounted rate. Please contact us directly at OnlineTraining@McCannDogs.com to explore this option.

    Please note that we cannot address aggression issues in our Online Programs. If you're not sure if Life Skills is the right program for you, please contact us directly at OnlineTraining@McCannDogs.com

  • Will I get as much out of this as I would if I went to a class?

    We get this question a lot and truly, it’s very dependent on your personality. If you are the type of person who can’t get through tasks without having someone stand over you to dictate, you should get to a class! If you like to work through things at your own pace; if you like to watch instruction more than once; if there are multiple members of your family that would like to participate in training; and if you can keep working through the material without someone ‘cracking the whip’, join us in McCann Dogs Home School! Because of all of the support options and the discussion in the exclusive Facebook Group, Life Skills has the potential to give you much, much more than a once a week class. A well-trained dog is just the tip of the iceberg!