Training Without Conflict® Certification Programs

  • $97

Training Without Conflict® Professional Certification Application

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Apply now to join the January 2025 Class of the Training Without Conflict® Certification Program!

  • $97

Training Without Conflict® Practitioner Certification Application

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Apply now to join the January 2025 Class of the Training Without Conflict® Practitioner Certification Program!

Bundles and Courses

  • $497

The Perfect Puppy Bundle

  • Course
  • 8 Lessons

This collection will provide you with exactly what you need to begin your journey in training your puppy using the Training Without Conflict® methodology.

  • $397

The Cornerstone Collection

  • Course
  • 5 Lessons

The Cornerstone Collection covers the foundational concepts that will open the door to the Training Without Conflict™ methodology. This bundle includes; The Possession Games, Chase & Catch 2.0, and The Out Video.

  • $497

Make Your Dog Somebody: Introduction to Training Without Conflict®

  • Course
  • 16 Lessons

For the first time ever, get a glimpse into Ivan's Training Without Conflict® training system and how it can revolutionize the relationship between dogs and their owners!

Training Lessons

  • $97

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Great Puppies!

Get your puppy started on the right foot with methods perfected by a dog trainer with over 40 years of experience breeding, raising, and training World Champion dogs!

  • $157

Introduction to Leash Walking for Puppies

This lesson is about learning how to go on walks, how make the leash walk an enjoyable experience for the puppy, how to prevent future behavior problems, how to act around other animals, etc.

  • $127

Treat Chasing 2.0

Treat Chasing 2.0 will provide you with a solid understanding of the training that will enhance your results, using Ivan’s comprehensive Training Without Conflict™ system.

  • $157

Chase & Catch 2.0

Many dog trainers underestimate the importance of play in their training, however for Ivan, play is by far the most valuable motivational tool he uses.

  • $157

The Possession Games

While traditional trainers spend a lot of time using food to reward behaviors, Ivan focuses his efforts in The Possession Games on teaching and playing games with his dogs.

  • $157

Teaching the OUT Command

The "OUT Command" is one of Ivan Balabanov's core training principles and touted as a true innovation in the dog-training world. The psychology behind the "OUT Command" also forms a key component of Ivan’s Training Without Conflict™ methodology.

  • $157

Competition Heeling Part One

Ivan’s approach to competitive heeling is vastly different than the teachings of most other trainers. His main focus is to allow the dog to express his emotions and feelings through the movement.

  • $197

Competition Heeling Part Two: Emotions Through Motion

The long-awaited follow up to Competition Heeling Part One is finally here! There are many ways to teach competition heeling and many ways to achieve the desired picture but Ivan's unique method places massive emphasis on the interaction between dog & handler to achieve a magical relationship that allows the dog to show their own personal flavor on this behavior. Ivan likes to call this "Emotions Through Motion".

  • $97

The Call Out of the Blind

The primary focus of this lesson is to teach the call out of the blind exercise with clarity that will create reliability in responsiveness to the commands while a dog is in high drive.

  • $157

The Side Transport

The Side Transport is an incredibly important exercise in the IGP protection routine. It has the ability to make or break your entire competition and must be taught properly to achieve high scores. In this lesson you will learn: • How to teach the Side Transport to your dog as a handler. • How to teach the Side Transport to dogs as an IGP helper. • The importance of The Side Transport in the IGP Protection phase.

  • $97

The Back Transport

This lesson will show you how to achieve focus and clarity during the back transport, a very important exercise in an IGP protection routine.

  • $127

Bite On Command

A centerpiece lesson of the TWC methodology, "Bite On Command" creates clear communication to teach a dog that obedience to the handler is imperative.

  • $127

Circle Tracking - The Foundation

In this lesson, Ivan teaches you the key elements needed to ensure your dog becomes an excellent tracker.

  • $127

Reliable Tracking

This lesson teaches you how to properly use combination techniques to accomplish reliable tracking, and deal with distractions without compromising the welfare and relationship you have built with your dog.

  • $127

Tracking - Article Indication

Ivan explains when and why to introduce article indications and how to achieve the best results to set you up for massive success in future competitions! This video lesson is a supplement to Ivan’s Circle Tracking video.

  • $97

Teaching Reviere 1

The essence of this lesson is that the dog learns to use the handler as an important part of the blind search, therefore the dog does not memorize specific pattern and field, but learns to run blinds anywhere.

  • $97

Teaching Reviere 2

This video lesson will teach you how to successfully train your dog to run the blinds in preparation for IGP competition. It explains the key principles as well as the role of the handler during this exercise to make sure you receive maximum points.

Meet Your Trainer

With over 30 years of experience training on an international level, Ivan Balabanov is inspiring dog owners, trainers, and competitors to adopt a new style of communication that generates unprecedented results.

Ivan breeds and trains world class dogs that are capable of everything from being a family pet, being champions of dog sport, and assisting local police, as well as handling dangerous and clandestine missions around the world in Special Forces teams.

Testimonials

– Steve Gregalunas

I started training with Ivan in 2004 with my Malinois. Training with Ivan has influenced my way of thinking on how dogs learn in the sport of schutzhund.

– Uta Bindels

I highly recommend a seminar with Ivan. He never loses concentration, gets tired, or becomes impatient in his seminars. He truly is amazing to learn from.

– Greg Doud

Without question, Ivan has been a huge influence and inspiration as he has forever changed the way I think and train. He's simply the best at what he does.

Training Without Conflict Professional Certification

Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and grow your dog training business by becoming a Certified Professional TWC Trainer. 

Training Without Conflict Practitioner Certification

Whether you're an experienced dog owner looking to improve your training skills or a sport enthusiast seeking to work more effectively with your dog, the TWC Practitioner Certification is a perfect jumping-off point for anyone seeking the next evolution in dog training.
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