(928) 642-0082ā
Dog Training for
Dogs & Pet Parents in
Prescott Valley, Arizona
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(928) 642-0082ā
Dog Training for
Dogs & Pet Parents in
Prescott Valley, Arizona
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Welcome to 101 Pet Parenting, where dogs and pet parents learn together through positive reinforcement training. Led by KC Lasco, CPDT-KA, our programs combine team training classes and private coaching to help dogs develop obedience, loose leash walking skills, impulse control, confidence, and real-world manners. Whether you're raising a new puppy, overcoming behavior challenges, or looking to strengthen the bond with your canine companion, our customized training programs provide the tools and support you need for lifelong success.
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5 Weeks/5 Sessions
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Positive Reinforcement
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Private Course Curriculum
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Flexible Schedule
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Risk-Free Week 1 Session
So, what exactly is loose leash walking? LOOSE LEASH WALKING MEANS teaching your dog to walk calmly and politely beside you without pulling, lunging, abruptly stopping to sniff, or overreacting to distractions and environmental triggers. INSTEAD OF CORRECTING UNWANTED BEHAVIOR through punishment, we focus on shaping and rewarding the behaviors we do want ā keeping the leash relaxed and slack. THE CORE PRINCIPLE IS SIMPLE: Dogās do what works and stop doing what doesnāt work. Your dog will learn to want and choose to walk politely beside you because good behavior leads to rewards ā whether thatās continued forward movement, treats, or praise. On the other hand, pulling on the leash results in an immediate pause or change in direction. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: At the foundation of 101 is positive reinforcement training. That means we break complex behaviors down into small, manageable, foundational skills that set both you and your dog up for success. Rather than trying to cram a five-hour course into a single hour and expecting overnight results, 101 is designed around mastering weekly building blocks first ā then gradually increasing difficulty, distance, duration, and distractions over time. The result is calmer walks, clearer communication, and a dog that confidently understands whatās expected.
One of the biggest challenges pet parents face is handling distractions and triggers during walks ā whether itās other dogs, people, noises, bikes, squirrels, or busy public environments. In 101, youāll learn powerful, effective, positive reinforcement techniques that help you confidently prevent and manage triggers in virtually any environment and under almost any circumstance ā creating smoother, calmer, and more enjoyable walks for both you and your dog.
We begin loose leash walking work by working together one-on-one in a private, quiet, low-distraction setting at All Dogs Training Center, where both you and your dog can build confidence and master these foundational skills without overwhelm. Then, once you and your dog are showing consistency and confidence in that controlled environment, we transition into real-world application. That means practicing these techniques where it matters most ā in YOUR neighborhood, YOUR walking routes, and even YOUR local dog park. Together, weāll identify YOUR dogās specific triggers and teach your dog how to remain calm, focused, and engaged with you ā transforming those everyday distractions into background āwhite noise.ā
Category 4 is all about building the essential foundation every dog needs for safe, confident, and mannerly behavior in everyday life. * Using positive reinforcement-based training, your dog will learn the core skills, behaviors, and cues that create better communication, improved focus, and a stronger relationship between you and your dog. * From everyday manners to reliable foundational obedience, each skill is taught step-by-step in a way thatās clear, encouraging, and easy for both dogs and pet parents to understand and succeed with. My goal isnāt just teaching commands ā itās creating real-life results you can confidently use at home, on walks, around guests, and in public environments. And by the end of our 5-week course, you and your dog will celebrate achieving every training goal together ā with the confidence, structure, and skills to continue succeeding long after the course is complete.
Get ready to transform your Puppyās life with this excellent 5 Week/5 Session 101 Pet Parenting Program! This fun and effective 101 puppy course focuses on rewarding desired behaviors, and it comes with a host of amazing benefits including the mental stimulation and enrichment your puppy craves, keeping him engaged and preventing boredom or destructive behaviors, all while incentivizing fantastic behavior through rewarding his achievements! Your Puppy will quickly learn that pleasing you leads to positive outcomes, boosting his confidence and making him more excited to learn! The cues, behaviors, and skills you and your puppy will learn in this fun and fantastic 101 Pet Parenting Course will serve as the building blocks for more advanced dog training seen in Pet Parenting 102, 103 & 104 Courses. So, building a strong foundation of basic obedience cues like "sitā with implied stay, ādownā, ācome hereā, and ābedā, is crucial as these serve as building blocks for more complex behaviors and skills such as loose leash walking and impulse control amongst household and environmental distractions. Letās do this . . . together!
Get ready to transform your Puppyās life with this excellent 5 Week/5 Session 101 Pet Parenting Program! This fun and effective 101 puppy course focuses on rewarding desired behaviors, and it comes with a host of amazing benefits including the mental stimulation and enrichment your puppy craves, keeping him engaged and preventing boredom or destructive behaviors, all while incentivizing fantastic behavior through rewarding his achievements! Your Puppy will quickly learn that pleasing you leads to positive outcomes, boosting his confidence and making him more excited to learn! The cues, behaviors, and skills you and your puppy will learn in this fun and fantastic 101 Pet Parenting Course will serve as the building blocks for more advanced dog training seen in Pet Parenting 102, 103 & 104 Courses. So, building a strong foundation of basic obedience cues like "sitā with implied stay, ādownā, ācome hereā, and ābedā, is crucial as these serve as building blocks for more complex behaviors and skills such as loose leash walking and impulse control amongst household and environmental distractions. Letās do this . . . together!
If you have a senior dog, this 5 Week/5 Session Pet Parenting Program will breathe life back into him and bring out his inner puppy! Regardless of your senior Pupās age or training experience, retraining basic dog obedience using positive reinforcement offers numerous benefits, such as cognitive engagement; sense of purpose, reduced anxiety, improved socialization, and age-related behavioral changes. Not only does this course offer mental stimulation, helping to keep your beloved senior dogās mind active and potentially slowing cognitive decline; you and your Pup will experience the magic of a stronger bond, increased confidence and trust, and a reduction in fear-based or aggressive behaviors. Watch your Pup thrive as he acquires new tricks, skills & behaviors giving him a thrilling new sense of utility and purpose, enhancing his happiness and overall well-being, not to mention reduced anxiety by fostering a positive learning environment. Plus, it helps older dogs in maintaining or enhancing their social skills, encouraging positive interactions with other dogs and humans, as well as address age behavioral issues, such as increased anxiety or confusion, by providing structure and predictability. If your dog is aging, this program will enhance his quality of life with his new found purpose to learn, train and feel young again. Itās all about quality time together and having fun!
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WEEK 1 OF 5
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Letās talk about the incredible benefits of positive reinforcement training techniques! You will learn how to āmark" the desired behavior with an enthusiastic "YES!ā and tasty treats. Additionally, you will explore the potency of praise, affection, enjoyable toys, and games in positive reinforcement training, and how to utilize them to communicate with your canine teammate. These simple and effective techniques will ensure that your dog learns and adores you for it! Letās get started!
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The āreleaseā cue is a special word or gesture that tells your dog when a behavior is completed. By using clear cues and communication, you can let your Pup know when he no longer has to maintain a behavior, like sitting, and can be free to do what he wants. Let's dive into a demonstration of this awesome technique!
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Dog training using different value treats with positive reinforcement means using a variety of treats, some considered more desirable than others by your dog, to reward and reinforce desired behaviors, essentially teaching your dog through positive associations by giving them a high-value treat immediately after they perform the correct action, making them more likely to repeat that behavior in the future; this method avoids punishment and focuses on rewarding good actions. High-value treats are the treats your dog finds especially appealing, like small pieces of cooked meat or cheese, which are used to incentivize learning new behaviors, especially in the beginning stages when your dog is still grasping the concept. As your dog progresses, you will gradually introduce lower-value treats, like regular kibble, to help wean him off the reliance on only the most enticing treats.
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The āSitā Cue is considered a basic & fundamental obedience cue that forms the basis for learning other more complex behaviors such as down, implied stay, & loose leash walking skills, just to name a few. So, we are going to take our time to perfect this crucial life skill and slowly build upon it with more advanced skills, tricks & games. But, no worries! We are going to make this a dynamic and fun experience for both of you! In this training session, your Pup will learn to properly āsitā at your side (reinforcement zone); offer automatic sits at your side, and respond to the verbal cue āsitā. Step 1 involves using a food lure to teach your puppy how to sit at your side, while Step 2 focuses on marking the behavior when your Pup offers a sit without the food lure. In Step 3, you will introduce the cue word "sit" and your Pup will immediately respond to it. Once mastered, we can begin loose leash walking work!
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Letās stop the feeding frenzy in exchange for some puppy patience! Here, you will introduce a designated āsitā spot that your Pup will automatically go to when itās feeding time while you slowly build his impulse control to maintain an implied stay until āokayedā to eat. With these positive reinforcement techniques, you will be able to walk around the entire room while your Pup stays put, even with food temptation on the floor! Your Pup will totally dig this challenge as you slowly raise the criteria to the next level of impulse control! Your dog will learn that you are his source of food and that there is no need for mealtime anxiety or begging!
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Get ready for some tail-wagginā fun with the āCatch & Releaseā Game! Your Pup will learn the ācome hereā cue and promptly return to you when cued to do so - even in the midst of an exciting group play session with other fur-friends! Your Pup will happily accept being gently ācaughtā by the collar because you are going to āreleaseā him back into play time after giving him a delicious food reward for just coming to you when called. Itās a āwin-winā for both of you! Not only are you growing your dogās trust, you will have peace of mind knowing that with this ācome hereā cue, you can keep your Pup safe whenever danger or trouble may present itself. Let the game begin!
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WEEK 2 OF 5
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The ābedā cue is a fantastic way to teach your Pup to happily dash to his designated bed spot and stay there until given the āreleaseā cue. This is a game-changer for those times when you need your Pup to stay calm, like when youāre traveling, entertaining or just want him to relax in a specific area. This week, your Pup will gain the impulse control to contently settle on his bed for up to 30 minutes, and will understand that implied stay until cued āreleaseā equals positive reinforcement! Yes! You will practice encouraging your Pup onto a designated bed spot using hand motions & verbal encouragement. Your Pup will earn a yummy food reinforcement when he lies down & even more delicious treats while you teach him that good things happen while heās just chillnā on his cozy bed or watching the world go by. Before you know it, whenever you cue your Pup to his ābedā, he will happily run to his bed and stay there until āreleasedā - even when someone rings the doorbell! Once your Pup has mastered this concept, we will move onto Part 2 of this valuable life skill. For the remainder of this week, you will practice daily with one of your dogās meal rations while real world life happens around you.
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Get ready to dive into the exciting world of LOOSE LEASH WALKING and mastering DISTRACTIONS & TRIGGERS! Letās talk about āSeen at the Seam of Your Pants!ā This technique is all about strategically placing those tasty food rewards in reinforcement zone at your side to reinforce that perfect loose leash walking position. By consistently rewarding him at the seam of your pants, you create a "hot spot" that your Pup will absolutely love and seek out! Training Goals? Letās crush them! First, weāll build that value for being right by your side, where all the magic happens. Next, weāll discourage any undesirable positions, like forging ahead or lagging behind, by delivering rewards in just the right way. And finally, letās keep that focus and engagement aliveāencouraging your Pup to look up at you, eager to earn his next reward! Letās get started! š¾āØ
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LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Distractions & Triggers
Full Circle Rotation
The "full circle rotation" is an exciting loose leash walking technique that turns your dog's pulling into a fun challenge! When your Pup pulls, simply guide him in a full circle to help him calm down and reconnect with you. This dynamic approach allows you to bring him back to reinforcement zone at your side; and redirect his energy without needing to stop completely by channeling his forward momentum into a circle. This gives him the opportunity to release that pent-up energy and refocus his attention on youāwhat fantastic way to bond with your Pup Friend! š¾āØ
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WEEK 3 OF 5
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Now that your Pup happily responds to the ābedā cue & can chill for about 30 minutes while you move around the room, itās time to kick things up a notch! Letās add some tempting distractions and increase his settle time to 1-hour to really challenge his impulse control power! With consistent practice at home, your Pup will zoom to his designated chill zone at the sound of "bed" and happily relax for up to an hour even with exciting distractions present. Letās keep the momentum going in preparation for Bed Part 3!
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Now that your dog consistently sits at your side upon hearing the verbal cue āsitā, itās time to add the leash! No more leash pulling! In Part 2 of the āSitā Cue, your dog will learn how to follow the leash rather than pulling ahead like a āsleighā dog. You will learn how to use the leash like a steering wheel to guide your Pup into any position, and your teammate will understand to follow it! This is a fun and stimulating exercise that strengthens the bond & trust between you and your adorable dog as you both learn to work together as a team!
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Get ready to transform your walks with the Leash Anchoring Technique! Picture yourself as a steadfast anchor, staying still when you Pup pulls, helping him learn that pulling won't get him what he wants. When he applies pressure, the adventure pauses, only to resume when the leash is nice and loose! If he lunges toward distractions, leash anchoring lets you wait for him to calm down before moving forward, preventing him from dragging you forward or backwards; and teaching him that staying calm gets him to the fun. Plus, leash pressure becomes a cue when he discovers that releasing tension means earning rewards, making it easier for you to guide him in over stimulating situations!
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WEEK 4 OF 5
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Get ready for some exciting progress! We are raising the criteria again with longer durations and more distractions! Your Pup will dash to his chill spot and automatically lay down upon hearing you give the verbal cue āBed!ā and remain there for a fantastic 2-hours with minimal food reinforcement and with common household distractions present. Now, letās put this to the test by gradually increasing the distance from which you call out āBed,ā especially when the doorbell rings! This will become your dogās cue to zoom right to his āBedā!
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āItās Your Choice Game" is all about making good choices and having a blast! Itās designed to boost your dog's focus (eye contact) and impulse control, even when tempting food distractions are around. Your Pup will discover that the tastiest treats come straight from you, essentially teaching him to hold his position and resist the urge to snatch food off the floor or out of your hand. This fun exercise lays the groundwork for your dog to confidently ignore any food he finds on the ground, all without needing a āleave itā cue!
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Now that your Pup has mastered auto sitting by your side when you stop, it's time to kick things up a notch! We'll work on expanding the distance your Pup can maintain a loose leash while gradually introducing a few typical environmental distractions around. Plus, your Pup will learn the super handy "let's go" cue! This verbal signal will help redirect your Pupās attention back to you, encouraging him to move away from distractions and walk nicely by your sideāperfect for those moments when he gets a little excited about a passing dog or a fascinating smell! āLetās Goā for a walk!
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WEEK 5 OF 5
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The āSwitchback Techniqueā is based on the premise that dogs pull because they want to get to something in front of them. By changing direction every time the leash tightens, you teach your Pup that pulling is counterproductive, while paying attention to you and walking in reinforcement zone at your side is rewarding. When your Pup pulls ahead, you abruptly turn and walk the opposite way, which teaches him to pay attention to your movements and prevents him from being rewarded for pulling. This creates an exciting & and engaging experience that reinforces the desired behavior of walking by your side. Letās make those walks a rewarding experience!
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Whenever your pup pulls ahead, unleash the power of the āSwitchback + U-Turn Combo Techniqueā to gently correct the pulling and regain focus away from the trigger/distraction and back to your side without missing a beat. As he catches up, make a fun 180 U-Turn towards him until youāre back on track, and then continue your joyful journey together!
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LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Part 3
Figure 8s + Distance
Now that your Pup automatically sits at your side when you stop walking, itās time to work on increasing the distance your Pup can maintain a loose leash walking position while gradually increasing distractions in the environment. We will head outside on leash to start practicing loose leash walking in various patterns while gradually increasing distance between stops as your Pup gets better and better at remaining along your side with a loose leash. Letās keep the momentum going with lots and lots of practice at home in preparation for next weekās more advanced level of distraction challenges. Youāve got this!
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The ātouchā cue is a form of ānose targetingā inviting your Pup to deliberately touch his nose to your open hand, essentially acting as a target, often used as a basic training cue to gain your Pupās focus, and control his movement by guiding him with the hand position. Plus, ānose targetingā can be used to calm your Pup in stressful situations by providing a simple task to perform, and reinforces positive interactions between you and your canine companion.
Dog Training Categories All Dogs Training Offers Include:
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Puppy Training
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Dog Obedience Training
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Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
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Loose Leash Walking
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Behavior Modification
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Impulse Control Training
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Private Dog Training Sessions
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Group Dog Training Classes
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Advanced Dog Training
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Pet Parent Education
