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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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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