Prescott Valley, AZ
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TRAINING GOAL(S):
Understands that maintaining a loose leash and focus on you in the presence of approaching distractions equals positive reinforcement opportunities (ex. playtime with other dogs).
DESCRIPTION:
Dog socials and other outdoor excursions are an important part of your dog’s overall health and happiness, so it is crucial that you prevent bad habits like leash lunging/pulling and barking whenever a new and stimulating distraction comes within sight of your canine companion.In this lesson, you are going to give your Pup the tools to make positive choices in the face of new and distracting environments.Not only will your Pup master impulse control when faced with stimulating distractions, but will learn how to manage leash tension like a pro! Watch as your Pup engages with you, even amidst distractions!This is an invaluable skill that will ensure both of you a lifetime of fun and stress-free walks, outings, and meet & greets.
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Patiently holds position until given the “okay” to eat, while also transferring value from the food bowl to you.
DESCRIPTION:
Let’s stop the feeding frenzy in exchange for some puppy patience! Here, you will introduce a designated physical spot that your Pup will automatically go to when it’s feeding time while you slowly build his impulse control to maintain an implied stay until “okayed” 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!
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Patiently waits for your permission to move through an open entry or exit way & gains thorough understanding of "release" cue.
DESCRIPTION:
No more rushing through doorways or sweeping you off your feet! Doorway manners for your dog is not a formal cue but rather a set of behaviors that teach him to wait at the door until he is “released” to proceed. This includes doors in cars, trucks, and gateways. Your dog will learn that when he waits calmly at the door when you open it, he earns tasty treats, praise, or a toy; and that he must wait for your permission to go through it, otherwise, the exciting adventure that awaits him on the other side will be delayed or even withdrawn.
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Promptly returns to you when cued “and willingly accepts being gently caught by the collar until
"released".
DESCRIPTION
Get ready for some tail-waggin’ fun with the “” Game! Your Pup will learn the “come here” 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 “caught” by the collar because you are going to “” him back into play time after giving him a delicious food reward for just coming to you when called.It’s a “win-win” for both of you! Not only are you growing your dog’s trust, you will have peace of mind knowing that with this “” cue, you can keep your Pup safe whenever danger or trouble may present itself. Let the game begin!
"BED" CUE Part 1
Implied Stay + Distractions + Verbal Cue
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Learns verbal cue “bed”, and contently settles on bed for up to 30-minutes with minimal reinforcements.​
DESCRIPTION:
The “bed” cue is a fantastic way to teach your Pup to happily dash to his designated bed spot and stay there until given the “release” cue. This is a game-changer for those times when you need your Pup to stay calm, like when you’re 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 “released” 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 he’s just chilln’ on his cozy bed or watching the world go by. Before you know it, whenever you cue your Pup to his “bed”, he will happily run to his bed and stay there until cued “released” - 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 dog’s meal rations while real world life happens around you.
"SIT" CUE Part 1
Reinforcement Zone
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Offers automatic “sits” at your side (reinforcement zone) as well as responds to verbal cue “sit”.​​​​​​​
DESCRIPTION:
The “Sit” Cue is considered a basic & fundamental obedience cue that forms the basis for learning other more complex behaviors such as down, 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 “sit” at your side (reinforcement zone); offer automatic sits at your side, and respond to the verbal cue “sit”. 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 puppy 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!​
"BED" CUE Part 2
Implied Stay + Distractions
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Contently settles on bed for 1-hour with minimal reinforcements even with household and environmental distractions present.
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DESCRIPTION:​
Now that your Pup happily responds to the “bed” cue & can chill for about 30 minutes while you move around the room, it’s time to kick things up a notch! Let’s 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.Let’s keep the momentum going in preparation for Bed Part 3!
"SIT" CUE Part 2
Follow the Leash Cues
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Follows leash cues into a full circle auto sit at your side.
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DESCRIPTION:​
Now that your dog consistently sits at your side upon hearing the verbal cue “sit”, it’s time to add the leash! No more leash pulling! In Part 2 of the “Sit” Cue, your dog will learn how to follow the leash rather than pulling ahead like a “sleigh” dog.You will learn how to use the leash like a steering wheel to guide your dog 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!
"BED" CUE Part 3
Distance + Distractions
TRAINING GOAL(S):
Will happily settle on bed for up to 2-hours with minimal food reinforcements in a variety of rooms with increased household & environmental distractions present.
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DESCRIPTION:​
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 “Bed!” and remain there for a fantastic 2-hours with minimal food reinforcement and with common household distractions present. Now, let’s put this to the test by gradually increasing the distance from which you call out “bed,” especially when the doorbell rings! This will become your dog’s cue to zoom right to his “bed”!
It's Your Choice Game Part 1
TRAINING GOAL(S):
​Holds position and resists the urge to snatch food off the floor or out of your hand without requiring a “leave it” cue; plus continues to develop understanding that eye contact focus and impulse control equals positive reinforcement.​​​​​​​​​​
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DESCRIPTION:​
“It’s Your Choice Game" is all about making good choices and having a blast! It’s 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 “leave it” cue! ​
LOOSE LEASH WALKING Part 2
"Let's Go" Cue
TRAINING GOAL(S):
​Learn’s verbal cue “let’s go”, and maintains loose leash walking position for longer distances and in the presence of a few long-distance environmental distractions.
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DESCRIPTION:​
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 Pup’s attention back to you, encouraging him to move away from distractions and walk nicely by your side—perfect for those moments when he gets a little excited about a passing dog or a fascinating smell! “Let’s Go” for a walk!
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