More attention
Make checking in, responding to a name and reconnecting during walks more worthwhile.
Connection and everyday training
13 simple days to more attention, trust and teamwork.
A practical 13-day program with short exercises that help you notice what motivates your dog, build voluntary attention, add calm and self-control, and make everyday interaction more enjoyable.

Small exercises, meaningful changes
It grows through the small things you do together every day: noticing what your dog enjoys, rewarding behavior you want to see, giving appropriate choices, playing together and learning how to get each other’s attention.
You do not need hours of training. Every day gives you one simple idea or exercise to try, often as part of something you were already going to do.
Make checking in, responding to a name and reconnecting during walks more worthwhile.
Notice useful behavior and make rewards and expectations clearer.
Practice waiting, settling and self-control without turning every moment into a correction.
Discover the food, toys, games, sniffing and activities your dog values most.
Your 13-day program
Find your dog’s ultimate reward.
Start noticing what your dog does right.
Build more natural eye contact.
Make your dog’s name meaningful again.
Give your dog more opportunities to choose.
Discover why doing nothing can be an exercise.
Turn destruction into a useful activity.
Find the toy your dog really loves.
Build self-control without constant corrections.
Leave outdated dominance rules behind.
Let your dog choose the walking route.
Play a simple self-control game with treats.
Build more voluntary attention on walks.
Learn what matters to your dog
For one dog, chicken may beat every commercial treat. Another would rather chase a toy. Another may value the chance to sniff a particular patch of grass more than either.
Understanding those preferences gives you more ways to reward your dog and makes training less mechanical. Your dog gets a say in what actually counts as a reward.
Easy to fit into real life
Real experiences
“I am going to miss the emails! Every time there was another “oh yes” moment. It can really be that simple. I will definitely keep coming back to the exercises.”
“A lovely experience and a good reminder of how well positive reinforcement works.”
“I am sorry the course is over. I loved reading the new email every morning and getting started with Fay. I am proud of how well she is doing, and Fay is a happy, eager-to-learn dog!”
“A fun course. I look at Bruno differently now and I still use many of the tips.”
“Very educational. I am proud of Bonnie and enjoy the fun we have together every day.”
“We looked forward to the new assignment every day. Choco and I learned a lot from it.”
Mika Dog Training
Mika Dog Training is created by Tom Rosens, owner of Hondleiding in the Netherlands. The training focuses on clear communication, reward-based methods and practical situations owners and instructors actually encounter.
Frequently asked questions
Not really. You will improve useful skills such as attention, name response and self-control, but the main purpose is to improve the way you and your dog communicate and work together.
Most exercises only take a few minutes. Some can simply be incorporated into your normal walk or playtime.
No. The program is suitable for puppies, adolescent dogs and adult dogs.
No. Several exercises specifically help make attention and interaction with you more rewarding.
The emphasis is on reinforcement, preventing unwanted behavior where possible and teaching your dog what you do want.
No. Most exercises use things you probably already have, such as treats, toys and your dog’s normal walking equipment.
Choose your option
Your relationship is built during ordinary moments. Start noticing those moments and use them.