GOOD MANNERS CLASS
Good Manners & Obedience,
Prevention and Solving of Behavior Problems
for the Older Puppy or Young Adult Dog

WEEK ONE
1


Motivation & Weaning Your Dog Off The Treats Eventually
Training Tips & Basics
Walking Politely on a Leash; "Let's Go!"
Head Halters, Front Clasp Harnesses, or Pinch Collars (Pros and Cons)
Teaching "Come" and "Sit" and putting "Come" and "Sit" Together
Transitional Obedience / Protecting "Come" / Hidden Treat / "Magic Word"

Depending on the age of your dog, information will be available on Imprinting (Socialization, Bite Inhibition, Restraint Handling), Rough Play Rules, and Housetraining.

WEEK TWO
2


Introduction to Clicker Training (if class is interested)
Sitting to Greet People & Curing Jumping Up
Punishment
Teaching a Dog to Lie "Down"
Working For Everything Good (Nothing In Life Is Free)

WEEK THREE
3

Chewing: The Investigative Learning Stage
Stealing Objects / Booby Trapping
Medical Annoyances, Practice Grooming & Bathing, Nail Care (clippers/dremel)
Teaching "Wait"
Teaching "Sit—Down—Sit—Stand—Down—Stand"

WEEK FOUR
4


Teaching "Stay" and "Release"
Tone of Voice
Games Dogs Enjoy: Tug-of-War, Hidden Food
Teach a Trick for Graduation Night!

WEEK FIVE
5

Recognizing "Pre-Guarding" Behaviors
Prevention of Guarding Exercises for Food Bowls
Prevention of Guarding Exercises for Toys & Bones
"Leave It" & "Take It"

WEEK SIX
6
Extending "Stay"
Natural Diet & The Ugly Truth About Commercial Dog Food
WEEK SEVEN
7
Practice, Practice!
WEEK EIGHT
8
Tricks & Graduation

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