Class Syllabus
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
Each week a homework sheet will be provided or can be downloaded. Lessons will review and build on the weeks before. Ten minutes of class time is reserved for puppy play and Q & A time.
Lesson One
The 1-10 Zone, the Attention Factor & Closing Shop
It's Doglish not English
Use treat cups and snack packs for focus, cooperation, and bonding
Create a "Needs Chart"
Puppy's First Words; MATT, BONE, LET'S GO, WAIT, OK, SIT & EXCUSE ME
Lesson Two
The Natural COME
YES Points- Encourage (YES) more than you discourage (EP, EP versus NOPE)
3 Ingredients of a Good Correction- Nipping under the microscope
Using goodies to establish positive associations to handling & grooming
Early Leash Work
Lure Training: SIT, DOWN & STAND (Puppy Push-ups)
Lesson Three
Clicker Happy Training- to highlight COME & good behavior
Pressure Points- if they don't listen, position
UNDER
The concept of Chewing under the microscope
The Puppy Point
Lesson Four
STAY
Bracing
Jumping under the microscope
Runaway Come Game
Treat Cup Name Game
Lesson Five
Puppy HEEL
Stay Review
Outdoor hyperactivity under the microscope
Playtime - Sniff & Go Find!
Out and About - Class Trip to Town
Lesson Six
Mouthy Manners - BRING and GIVE (The Classic Fetch)
Have Happy Lessons: Darting, Happy HEEL, and the Sudden STAY
Fun in all Seasons!
GRADE SCHOOL
Each week a homework sheet will be provided or can be downloaded. Lessons will review and build on the weeks before. Ten minutes of class time is reserved for meet & greet, and Q & A time.
Lesson One
Team Work and Leadership
Quiet Time
Play Stations
Leading Time: LET'S GO, SIT, WAIT, MATT, BONE, EXCUSE ME, NOPE
Lesson Two
The HEEL Direction
The 3 ingredients for a good correction
The concept and instruction of NOPE
Impulse Control- using WAIT for food, stairs, cars, threshold & curbs
Lesson Three
Point Training
Name Association and Come Fronts
The COME Direction
A List of Constants - Words for routines repeated each day
Heel Hands Free and Power Heel Outside
Lesson Four
Come- Call Backs
SIT STAY
Bracing for greeting
Hand Free Heeling
Class trip to town
Lesson Five
Steadying the Sit/Stay
Tell and Show DOWN
Straight Back DOWN
Curtsy DOWN to Standing DOWN
Lesson Six
Integrating words into everyday life
Command Medleys Each Day
Proofing
Introduction to off leash control
HIGH SCHOOL
Each week homework sheets will be provided or can be downloaded. Lessons will review and build on the weeks before. Ten minutes of class time is reserved for meet & greet, and Q & A time.
Lesson One
Be Mindful, Fair, and Directive
Balancing YES! with NOPE
Loose Lead Direction
Attention Exercise
Lesson Two
Short Leash to Off Leash Control
Hands Free Exercises
Varying HEEL patterns for interest
Power Stays
Signal Emphasis
Integrating NOPE with COME
Lesson Three
Mine Fields
Out-of Sight Stays
The Off Lead Come Command
Quick Down (Emergency Down)
Short Lead and Long Lead Lesson
Life Integration
Lesson Four
Short Lead Sequences
Distractions to Enhance Focus
Proof Your Dog's Responsiveness
Using your long lead in unfamiliar environments
Lesson Five
Default direction
Review and outdoor instruction
How to read and handle your dog if he/she breaks
Lesson Six
Overall Review
The Canine Good Citizen Test
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