Nova's Training Blog-Private Lessons for Young Timid GSD

   Equipment Needed:   (optional unless outside; then long line needed or ecollar) 6' leash inside for dragging, training collar on dog (even though you won't really be using it, it could be a flat collar too), Flirt Pole. NOTE 1:  ANY TOYS USED IN PLAY TRAINING ARE ALWAYS JUST USED FOR PLAY TRAINING.  YOUR DOG CAN HAVE OTHER TOYS, BUT THIS TOY ONLY COMES OUT FOR PLAY TRAINING SESSIONS. NOTE 2:  FOR NOVA YOU ARE GOING TO STOP AND REPEAT AT STEP 3 ONLY.  WE WANT TO GET A REALLY GOOD BASE OF ENGAGEMENT GOING BEFORE ADDING COMMANDS IN. If you want to know more about play training, check out this series on my business blog, the  play training series .  This is more of a series on why it is valuable and things to avoid. STEP 1:   Typically, if your dog knows it, put your dog in a sit while you get the flirt pole. STEP 2:   When you are ready, use your release word, "yes, " and wiggle the toy at the end of the bungee on the pole like...

 Equipment: Six-foot leash Training collar Familiar but not well-known person Your dog should be on their six-foot leash and training collar. FIRST WEEK Days 1-2: STEP 1:   Have your dog in heel position, and give them the "sit" command (remember when we say sit, we mean sit until the release word is given). STEP 2:   Move three feet to the right of your dog.  You should be parallel to your dog. STEP 3:   Have your helper approach and walk so they are on the opposite side next to your dog and stop next to your dog's head. STEP 4:   Have your helper stand there for 30 seconds and then simply move on.   They are not to talk to, touch, or make eye contact with your dog before or after moving on. STEP 5:   Repeat for six repetitions. Days 3-4 (change in italic):   STEP 1:   Have your dog in heel position, and give them the "sit" command (remember when we say sit, we mean sit until release word is given). STEP 2:...

 PROPERTY OF MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING AND ROBIN RUBIN. WE ONLY ALLOW PAYING CLIENTS TO COPY THIS MATERIAL FOR THEIR USE ALONE. THIS MATERIAL MUST NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NON-CLIENT PARTIES OF MANNERLY MUTTS WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. Equipment needed: -6' Leather Lead -Training Collar STEP 1:   Start with your dog in a sit position.    STEP 2:   Your right hand will be holding the leash as you (in a non-hurried way) let the loose leash fall to the ground, in a manner that it can be stepped upon easily.  STEP 3:   If your dog is not in a sit at this point, say sit and then reinforce that through molding or collar correction.   Then say "down" and take up all the slack in your leash from under your foot. STEP 4:   Every time your dog allows more slack in the leash, take up that slack. STEP 5:   Patiently wait your dog out until they decide to lie down. STEP 6:   Say "good boy" or "good girl" ...

  Equipment Needed:  6' Leash, Training Collar (or slip leash can be used instead for both)    Explanation and Goal of Exercise:  Great for keeping a dog stationary when doing chores around the house.  Stationing a dog in any human or canine social environment when needed.  To keep the dog from greeting too enthusiastically by learning to wait and greet when allowed.  There are many other uses for this exercise.  The dog is required to perform the position of the command and stay there until the release word is given. This is also the beginning of the dog understanding that when you move, the rules of stay remain the same. The handler/owner will be increasing the duration first, add in distractions, and finally add on distance from the dog to this exercise.   NOTE: AS DISTRACTIONS AND DISTANCE ARE ADDED TO THE EXERCISE, IT IS ENTIRELY PROBABLE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO START AT LESS TIME THAN BEFORE.  ...