Level 1 Class Homework

Matching you expectations to reality will allow you and your puppy to be more successful.

Communicate to your dog that they just did exactly what you were looking for! FIRST time only

Dog learns to associate the work yes or click sound with a yummy treat, these markers become indicators to the dog that they have done something right!

Understand what luring is, and how it is used.

Method cements behavior

Method allows repetitions without being boring.

Prevent the behavior you don't like, reinforce the behavior you want.

Teach tooth brushing, nail clips, ear exams

Puppy learns biting doesn't get him anything, but being calm does.

Use a tug toy to teach dog to trade things for food

Prevent the behavior you don't like, reinforce the behavior you want.

Prevent the behavior you don't like, reinforce the behavior you want.

Help the dog understand what we want them to do.

Dog raises head

Dog touches their nose to your hand

Dog puts butt on floor when lured or with visual signal

Dog puts belly on floor when lured or with visual signal

Dog moves toward you for 3-6 feet when you say name

Dog lays on mat with food lure and stays there for 1-2 seconds between treats - total 10 treats then all done

Dog moves with you as you walk for 3-5 feet

The dog learns that hitting the end of the leash means NO FORWARD PROGRESS!

Dog holds still for 3 seconds

The dog begins to associate the verbal cue with the known behavior.

Dog looks into your eyes when given cue.

Dog actively touches nose to palm with verbal cue

Dog responds to verbal sit cue

Dog responds to verbal down cue

Dog responds to verbal Come

Dog responds to mat by coming and maybe laying down, and will lay on mat for 10 treats doled out over 30-40 seconds

Dog responds to verbal cur by following

Dog begins to respond to collar pressure by turning back toward you

Dog responds to verbal wait cue

Getting the dog to work without having food readily available or apparent.

Dog makes eye contact and holds it for 5-10 seconds before Click/treat

Dog actively touches nose to palm with verbal cue at a distance of 1 foot

Dog responds to verbal sit cue and holds for 10-15 secoonds before click/treat

Dog responds to verbal down cue and holds position for 5-10 seconds before click/treat

Dog responds to verbal with speed and excitement from 10 feet

Dog responds to mat by coming and laying down, and will lay on mat for 10 treats doled out over 30 seconds to 1 minute

Dog responds to verbal cue by following (with reinforcements) for at least 10-15 feet.

Dog learns you are fun to be with

Dog responds to verbal wait cue and holds position for 10-20 seconds before being released, then click/treat

Dog learns the food comes AFTER the behavior as well as learns that behaviors have to be sustained for a while before they get their treat.

Dog makes eye contact and holds it for 10-15 seconds before release word then, Click/treat

Dog actively touches nose to palm with verbal cue at a distance of 3-5 foot or more.

Dog responds to verbal sit cue and holds for 15-20 secoonds before click/treat

Dog responds to verbal down cue and holds position for 15-20 seconds before click/treat

Dog responds to verbal Come from 10 - 20 feet in new places

Dog responds to mat by coming and laying down, and will lay on mat for 10 treats doled out over 1-2 minute

Dog responds to verbal cue by following (with periodic reinforcements) for at least 15-30 feet.

Dog voluntarily checks in and spends less time pulling on leash or long line

Dog responds to verbal wait cue and holds position for 10-20 seconds before being release, then click/treat

To teach the dog tolerance to not being reinforced quickly all the time, building their ability to deliver behavior for longer between reinforcements.

Dog makes eye contact in different environments and different positions - like from a heel position!

Dog can touch in different environments and different positions - like from a heel position if they are behind you.

Dog can sit in different environments and different positions - like from a heel position if they are behind you.

Dog can down in different environments and different positions - like from a heel position if they are behind you.

Week 5 - Come

Dog responds to mat by coming and laying down, and will lay on mat for 10 treats doled out over 3-10 minutes

Dog can walk with you for a distance of 10-20 feet with minor distractions, while being reinforces sporadically.

Dog voluntarily checks in and moves in the sam general direction you are going and spends less time pulling on leash

Dog can wait at the door until cued to walk calmly thru the door with you.

Overview

Dog responds to the Watch cue even with mild distractions.

Dog responds to the Touh cue even with mild distractions.

Dog responds to the Sit cue even with mild distractions.

Dog responds to the Down cue even with mild distractions.

Dog responds to the Come cue even with mild distractions - in PRACTICE!

Dog responds to mat by coming and laying down, and will lay on mat for 10 treats doled out over 10-15 minutes

Dog walks next to you on a loose leash with some distractions.

Dog voluntarily checks in and moves in the sam general direction you are going and spends less time pulling on leash

Dog responds to the Wait cue even with mild distractions.