K9 Companion: Week #3 - Trainer Notes

The K9 Companion class began as an entry level training course for dogs that are 6 months or older. The concepts, however, can be used for all ages of dogs including puppies. The class introduces you to reward-based training techniques that will help you communicate to your dog a basic vocabulary of commands and will strengthen the bond you have with your dog to help make him or her a better house companion. Please review all the weeks because information in latter weeks make be useful immediately. Certainly there are various sequences in which the exercises may be taught and you should do what works best for you and your K9 Companion.

Week #3 - Trainer Notes

Questions from Weeks 1-2

Review:

Good – Yes…difference
Place (mat) – Settle ...take dog to it
Lure-Sit in various positions
Lure-Down in various positions
Returning to handler on long line with distractions

New:

Eye contact game
Place Board
Stay
Wait

Handouts:

Homework Sheet #3/Dog Development

Eye Contact Game/Introduction to the PLACE BOARD
Teaching your Dog to STAY/Teaching your Dog to WAIT

***Think about a TRICK for GRADUATION night!!***