Course curriculum

SELF~PACED CLASS As soon as you sign up you will have access to the full course!

    1. Welcome

    1. One thing I work on in every single training session… start-lines.

    2. Philosophy

    3. Why Verbal Release Only

    4. Training for the Release: Why It’s Different

    5. Start-Lines Nervous System and Arousal

    6. Premack Theory and Start-Line Training for the Release

    7. Consistency

    8. Using Stay and Release in Everyday Life

    9. Treat Delivery & Verbal Reward Marker

    10. Start Line Philosophy Videos

    11. Startline Routine

    12. Why Handler Calmness Matters at the Start-Line

    13. When Not Leading Out Is the Best Choice

    1. Intro to Checklists & Downloadable Checklist

    2. Start Line Test

    3. Release Cue Checklist

    4. Handler Habit Start-Line Checklist

    5. Dog Body Language Video Review

    1. Why Dogs Break

    2. Why Dogs Break the Start Line: Inconsistent Cues

    3. Maintaining Criteria — Especially at Trials

    4. Repositioning Dog on Start

    5. Arousal Levels and Start-Line Behavior

    6. Handler Behavior

    7. Leading Out Too Far

    8. Problems When Dogs Break Their Stay

    9. What to Do If Your Dog Breaks in Training and Trials

    10. Maintaining Criteria Part 2

    1. Training Step Overview

    2. Never Be Afraid to Step Back to Foundation

    3. What to do if dog breaks

    4. Step 1: Quick Releases

    5. Step 2: Add Duration

    6. Step 3: Adding Distance

    7. Emmy & Zoomy adding duration

    8. Come to Side

    9. Step 4: Decoy Lead Outs

    10. Step 5: Distractions

    11. Toys

    12. Step 6: Doing Obstacles — Holding Criteria at Equipment

    13. Start-Line Before Tunnel

    14. Step 7: Destinations. Take it on the Road

    1. Mylie's Training

    2. Zoomy

    3. Emmy

    4. Hannah- Board and Train for Start lines

    5. Deaf Dog Starts

    6. Key

    7. Multiple Dog Stays

About this course

  • $97.00
  • 60 lessons

Here’s What You’ll Experience When You Join:

Imagine this… You step to the line at your next trial—relaxed, connected, both of you trusting the process. Your dog holds the perfect stay, eyes locked on you, tail ready to fly. You give the word—BAM! You’re off, together, every time. This isn’t some dream. This is your new normal.

  • Confident, Reliable Start-Lines: Turn that energy into steady focus—your dog sits or stands calm, no matter the commotion.

  • Reliable On-Cue Releases: Teach a predictable, verbal release that your dog waits for—no more early breaks or mixed signals.

  • Stay in the Thinking Zone: Even with adrenaline pumping, your dog works in their “smart brain,” not frantic auto-pilot.

  • All Levels, All Breeds Welcome: Works whether you’re trialing for the first time or gunning for another Championship Award

Student Transformation

Lisa's Start Line class was a life saver! Before this class, I would stand at the start line and watch Raven's fluffy butt disappear at warp speed, running the course by her own little self....100% of the time. After 3 weeks...3 WEEKS!...of Lisa's lessons, our Start Line had an 80% success rate! Was it the Zombie Apocalypse? NO! It was Lisa's clear, down to earth instructions and teaching methods. Our start line has improved 100%....I highly recommend this class....it works!! Thanks Lisa!

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Social proof: testimonials

“"Lisa’s release-based approach was the missing piece for us. We finally feel like a team." ”

Kathy from New York

“"This class completely changed the way I approach the start line. My dog is more focused, I’m more confident, and our runs feel so much smoother."”

Cindy from Nebraska

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