 
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"
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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"
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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"
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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!
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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 |
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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