 
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.
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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)
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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"
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WEEK
FOUR |
4 |
Teaching "Stay" and "Release"
Tone of Voice
Games Dogs Enjoy: Tug-of-War, Hidden Food
Teach a Trick for Graduation Night!
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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"
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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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