NOVICE: Syllabus / General Outline of Course

Below are the exercises covered during each week of our Novice Level training session. Please note that you will receive a detailed step-by-step lesson plan for each week below that describes what is covered each day of training.

Note – The main purpose of this program is to get your dog used to cooperating around distractions and to get you used to getting your dog used to cooperating around distractions. The more challenging the environment, the more reliable your dog will be trained.

Week 1

Setting the Foundation – Get your dog walking nicely on a loose leash without pulling and lunging before any commands are introduces.

Week 2

Heeling
Sitting
Sit Correction

Week 3

Automatic Sit
Sit-Stay (Level 1/2) (Pivot Back)
Stand for Examination (Level 1/3) (By Side)

Week 4

Sit-Stay (Level 2/2) (Return Around)
Stand Stay (Return Around) (Level 2/3)
Down on Command (3 step process)
Recall
Finish

Week 5

Stand for exam (Level 3/3)
Down-Stay

Week 6

All Novice commands/ Exercises except Stand Stay on 15 foot leash

Week 7

Introduction to Remote Collar (optional)

Week 8

Off leash training – adjustments if needed
Graduation