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Goal: Build control through core behaviors using a long line.
Video Title: "Day 1: Sit, Recall, Leave It – Mastering the Basics on Leash"
Training Focus:

• Sit, recall, and leave-it fundamentals

• Building reliability using a long line

• Reinforcing responsiveness with leash guidance

Goal: Teach basic impulse control and prevent guarding issues.
Video Title: "Day 9: Leave It – Teaching Boundaries Around Resources"
Focus:

• Starting "leave it" with treats

• Gentle prevention of resource guarding

• Feeding time structure

Goal: Begin gentle relationship-building through positive engagement.
Video Title: "Day 2: Earning Trust Through Play and Gentle Structure"
Focus:

• Engagement games (treat toss, name game)

• Using food as a communication tool

• Body language dos and don’ts

• Hand-feeding start

Goal: Teach the dog their name and introduce training language.
Video Title: "Day 3: Say My Name – Introducing Communication Cues"
Focus:

• Marker words: “Yes,” “Good,” “Nope”

• Building name recognition through positive association

• Attention-building games

Goal: Establish focus and impulse control through simple commands.
Video Title: "Day 4: Sit and Focus – Foundational Manners Start Here"
Focus:

• Teaching "sit" with food luring

• Eye contact cue ("watch me")

• Rewarding voluntary check-ins

Goal: Introduce structured leash walking and body pressure.
Video Title: "Day 5: Calm Leash, Calm Mind – Walks with a Purpose"
Focus:

• Leash pressure/release

• No pulling = reward

• Controlled walking in backyard or quiet street

Goal: Begin training the recall cue with movement-based games.
Video Title: "Day 7: Come When Called – Building a Fun Recall Game"
Focus:

• Introducing recall word ("come"/"here")

• Treat toss + recall game

• Long-line recall in yard or open space

Goal: Build comfort with confinement and being alone.
Video Title: "Day 6: Crate as a Safe Place – Not a Punishment"
Focus:

• Making the crate positive

• Short crate sessions with enrichment

• Gradual separation from human presence

Goal: Teach the dog to relax on command and develop self-control.
Video Title: "Day 8: Calm on Command – Place Training for Peaceful Homes"
Focus:

• Teaching "place" with mat/bed

• Rewarding duration and calmness

• Introduce release cue

Goal: Build resilience to everyday noises and handling.
Video Title: "Day 10: Brave in the Home – Desensitizing Your Dog to Life"
Focus:

• Vacuum, doorbell, TV sounds (gradual exposure)

• Handling paws, ears, collar gently

• Positive pairing with noises

Goal: Practice polite greetings and avoid jumping or overexcitement.
Video Title: "Day 11: No Jumping! Teaching Polite Greetings"
Focus:

• Ignore jumping, reward calm

• Sit for pets/treats

• Controlled greetings with leash support

Goal: Recap accomplishments and set expectations moving forward.
Video Title: "Day 14: From Shelter Dog to Companion – What’s Next?"
Focus:

• Review of all cues learned

• Setting up long-term structure

• Graduation walk/test

• Encouragement to continue training

Goal: Teach owners how to navigate triggers and setbacks.
Video Title: "Day 13: Stay Calm – What to Do When Your Dog Struggles"
Focus:

• What reactivity looks like

• Redirecting vs punishing

• How to reset a stressed dog

Goal: Teach your dog to respond to their name with excitement and focus.
Key Points:

• Say their name → reward when they look

• No repeating the name 10 times

• Keep it fun and short!

Goal: Show owners how to make behavior predictable through routine.
Key Points:

• Feed at regular times

• Walks + potty breaks = less mess

• Dogs love structure—it reduces anxiety

Goal: Teach calm behavior and how to redirect hyper dogs.
Key Points:

• Reward calm, not crazy

• Use leash inside if needed

• Redirect energy with a toy or training game

Goal: Start building a basic recall.
Key Points:

• Use a happy voice and crouch down

• Reward like it’s the best thing ever

• Practice indoors first, then outside on leash or long line

Goal: Help your dog ignore food, trash, or unsafe objects.
Key Points:

• Use a treat in your closed hand

• Say “leave it” → reward from other hand when they back off

• Keep sessions short and successful

Goal: Teach a reliable sit that works at home and outside.
Key Points:

• Lure the dog into sit with a treat

• Reward instantly, don’t delay

• Practice during calm moments, not just when excited

Goal: Teach your dog not to pull.
Key Points:

• Reward next to your leg when leash is loose

• Turn the other way if they pull

• Practice in short sessions, not long frustrating walks

Goal: Teach your dog to pause before going through doors or eating.
Key Points:

• Ask for sit, say “wait,” open door or show food bowl

• Reward when they hold position for a second or two

• Increase duration gradually

Goal: Test your dog’s skills in a near off-leash or fully off-leash setting.
Video Title: "Day 7: Off-Leash Graduation – Can Your Dog Pass the Final Test?"
Training Focus:

• Complete skill set under realistic conditions

• Using drag leash or hands-free leash if leash laws apply

• Relying more on verbal and visual cues than equipment

• Maintaining standards using leash or e-collar only if needed to reinforce

Goal: Strengthen recall through distance, distraction, and duration variations.
Video Title: "Day 6: The Ultimate Recall Challenge – Distance, Distractions & Control"
Training Focus:

• Long-distance recalls with high-level distractions

• Switching between leash-free and controlled recall

• Recalling mid-play or mid-distraction

• Reassessing e-collar pressure consistency if needed

Goal: Test learned skills in a real-world setting with minimal guidance.
Video Title: "Day 5: Off-Leash in Public? Let’s Take the Test!"
Training Focus:

• Using a hands-free leash or drop leash setup

• Practicing without actively holding the leash

• Taking a field trip to a pet-friendly area

• Requiring the dog to think independently while still responding to cues

Goal: Reinforce extended behavior and introduce proofing techniques.
Video Title: "Day 4: Duration, Distance, Distraction – Holding Your Dog Accountable"
Training Focus:

• Extended stays using distance and duration

• Incorporating distractions slowly and fairly

• Repeating recall and heel with added variables

• Holding the dog accountable with e-collar guidance and long line as backup

Goal: Layer e-collar communication over well-known cues for consistency and reliability.
Video Title: "Day 3: E-Collar Basics – A Guide to Clear Communication"
Training Focus:

• Introducing the e-collar on low-level stim

• Pairing stim with known cues: recall, sit, leave it

• Long line still in use for safety and guidance

• Creating positive associations with the tool

Goal: Strengthen focus and introduce movement cues in more challenging environments.
Video Title: "Day 2: Heel, Release, and Focus Under Pressure"
Training Focus:

• Teaching and reinforcing heel position

• Introducing/reinforcing the release cue

• Practicing focus cue ("watch me") in mildly distracting environments

• Repeating Day 1 behaviors with added challenge

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