A QUICK COMMENT....
Obedience training has changed over the years from a strict regimented style to a more inclusive behavioural analysis style of training. While there is merit in all types of training, behavioural analysis training in a positive atmosphere is our preferred method.
We know that issues begin when dogs do not receive the appropriate guidance at a young age. Left unchecked and paired with an inexperienced handler problems begin to manifest in many ways, some serious and dangerous.
An excellent place to start is a basic obedience 1 course introducing spatial and leash awareness, basic command control, sit, stay, down, heel, etc. Ensuring the groundwork is positive, rewarding, and appropriate. The basic starter course also manages unwanted behaviours in the handler and dog which include dog aggression, anxiety, guarding of property, food and toys, and fearful reactions. Handlers often need support to manage uncertain situations creating anxiety and fear. We will cover that as well.
TRAINING LESSON PLANS
Junior Puppy Lesson Plan
(10 weeks to 16 weeks (4 months)
Junior Puppy is the first step in your puppies journey. We teach the new addition to your family what is acceptable behaviour in a fun way. We learn in a fun way to socialize your puppy and teach proper manners.
Basic Skills Discussed
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Name Recognition
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Watch
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Hand Placement
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Settle your Dog
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Leash Awareness
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Handling your dog
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Muzzle training
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House training
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Counter Surfing
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Socialization
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Heeling
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Walking on leash
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Nails
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Sit
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Ignore/Enough
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Leave it
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Stand
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Come
Manners
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Mouthing
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Barking
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House Breaking
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Crate Training
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Leave it & Drop it
Socialization
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Greeting people politely
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Proper play
Senior Puppy Basics Lesson Plan
(4 months to 1 year)
Puppy Basics is the second step in a puppies learning journey. During this series of classes we focus on developing proper handler to dog positioning, bond development and skill development.
Basic Skills Taught
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Hand Placement
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Settle your Dog
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Leash Awareness
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Handling your dog
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Socialization
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Heeling on leash
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Walking on leash
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Handwork/Footwork
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Sit
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Ignore/Enough
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Stand
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Come
Manners
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Barking
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Crate Training
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Leave it & Drop it
Socialization
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Greeting people politely
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Proper play
Basic Obedience I Lesson Plan
This class begins adult learning for you and your companion offering basic obedience and manners for your companion dog.
Skills Taught
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Hand Placement
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Settle your Dog
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Leash Awareness
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Heeling
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Walking
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Turning
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Sit
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Down
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Stay's
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Ignore/Enough
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Leave it/ Drop it
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Stand
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Recall
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Place in presence
Manners
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Jumping Up
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Stand to Greet
Socialization
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Greeting people politely
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Proper play
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Managing Reactivity
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Managing Barking
Intermediate Obedience II Lesson Plan
Picks up where Basic Obedience I left off. This class builds your relationship with your dog while adding distractions and teaching combinations while allowing distance between you and your k9.
Skills Taught with Distractions (On and Off Leash)
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Sit-Stay-Recall
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Long Down Stays
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Down on recall
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Heel with Finish
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Recall- Sit - Finish
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Place in absence (Separation)
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Relationship Building with Distractions
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Heel with an Automatic Sit
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Handwork/Footwork
Manners
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Jumping Up
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Sit to Greet
Managing Distractions
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Leave It/ Drop It
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Sit/ Down/ Stay with Distractions
Socialization
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Greeting people politely off leash
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Heeling through groups/crowds
Advanced Obedience III CGN
Lesson Plan
This class gets your k9 team ready to certify excellent manners in public. This course will assist you in preparing for Canine Good Neighbour testing and certification.
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Accepting a Friendly Stranger
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Sitting politely for petting
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Appearance and grooming
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Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
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Walking through a crowd
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Sit and down on command and Staying in place
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Coming when called
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Reaction to another dog
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Reaction to distraction
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Supervised separation
Your First Day...
Much like your first day of school, you will be filled with nervousness and anxiety and that's normal and okay.
In preparation for your first day please assemble a training pack which can be a bag, backpack, or other. Keep in mind you will be bringing the same to every class.
Training Pack;
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Flat buckle collar (no gentle leader / harness)
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6 ft flat leash (not retractable)
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Small soft treats (we like using small cat treats with flavour)
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Indoor shoes (no outdoor shoes allowed on the mats)
Should you have any questions regarding the items outlined in this section, please contact us.