Training for Beginners

Everything you need to know to get started training your dog - It's all here! Learn from the comfort of your home, at your own pace. These lessons will strengthen your bond with your dog, while helping you understand how your dog learns.

Course Curriculum

Week One

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Welcome! Message from Giene (0:42)
Marker Word (5:35)
Look - Teaching Attention (7:41)
Sit (6:03)
Down (5:05)
Recall on Leash (Calling your dog to "Come") (0:25)
Recall Off Leash

Week Two

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Practice!
Look (3:12)
Sit (3:01)
Down (4:54)
Leave It - Don't Touch it! (10:18)
Stay (7:55)
Recall Off Leash (0:03)

Week Three

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Practice!
Leave It (5:18)
Stay (7:11)
Focused Attention Inside
Recall - Distractions (0:05)
Walking - One Step at a Time (8:00)
Walking - Treats and Body Language (1:22)

Week Four

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Leave It (2:32)
Focused Attention Outside (8:24)
Heeling Figure 8's (1:08)
Recall - Long Distance (0:18)
Recall - Even longer distance! (0:21)

HANDOUTS and Talking Topics

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"Look" - Attention as a Cue
Come when Called - Handout
Walking Nicely Handout
Advocate for your Dog
Food Bowl Manners (4:50)
Nipping and Mouthing (9:18)
No Forced Runs (3:30)
Food Bowl Aggression (5:28)
Demand Barking (5:21)

Hi, I’m Giene

I'm so glad you're here with me! Let's get started!

Beginning Training

Need to learn the fundamentals? Here is where you start!

Course Curriculum

Hi, I’m Giene

Beginner Dog Training