GOOD PUPPY CLASS
Puppy Raising, Basic Good Manners & Obedience,
Prevention of Behavior Problems

WEEK ONE
1

Imprinting: Socialization, Bite Inhibition, and Restraint Handling
House Training
Motivation
Training Tips & Basics
Teaching "Come"
Teaching "Sit"

WEEK TWO
2

Introduction to Clicker Training (if class is interested)
Putting "Come" and "Sit" Together
Transitional Obedience, Protecting "Come," Hidden Treat, Magic Word
Sitting to Greet People, Curing Jumping Up
Teaching a Dog to Lie "Down"

WEEK THREE
3

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

WEEK FOUR
4


Teaching "Stay" and "Release"
Punishment
Tone of Voice
Games Dogs Enjoy: Tug-of-War, Hidden Food, Retrieve, etc.
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
Walking Politely On A Leash; "Let's Go!"
Natural Diet & The Ugly Truth About Commercial Dog Food
WEEK SEVEN
7
Practice, Practice!
WEEK EIGHT
8
Tricks & Graduation

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