“Sit,” “come,” “wait,” loose leash walking, and other skills are critical to safety and harmony.
Polite Manners
The Polite Manners programs are designed to teach the older puppy (16 weeks and up), as well as adolescent, mature, or newly adopted dogs a variety of cues and behaviors to help them fit in with the family’s lifestyle.
In this program your dog will expand their horizons and learn to:
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Happily engage with you and other family members without fear, anxiety, or stress
Offer an off-leash “sit” with extended duration, distance, and distractions
Wait for release (“stay”) from a down and sit at doorways, intersections, etc.
Walk beside you with a loose leash without pulling you
Eagerly return to you when called
Return to a “place” like a mat when cued
Release an item to the floor or your hands when directed to “drop it”
Greet other dogs and humans politely inside and outside the home
Focus on you when asked
I’ll review cues like:
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“Sit”
“Come”‘
“Stay”
. . .
And I’ll introduce (or re-introduce) your dog to cues and behaviors like:
. . .
“Down”
“Release”
“Go to Mat”
Hand Targeting
Loose Leash Walking
Body Handling For Cooperative Care Procedures
Relaxation When Being Around Other People and Dogs
Finally, as your dog progresses through the training you will:
. . .
Learn how to respond should your dog pull or lunge forward
Learn how to walk your dog without tightening the leash
Have the tools and the knowledge to continue to practice your new skills and generalize them to different environments
Communicate more clearly with your dog to improve your relationship
Look forward to your walks together
Have fun with your dog!
BASIC Polite Manners Training
Six private (1) hour classes in your home. There you and your pup will be better able to focus on learning new behaviors, cues, and cooperative care handling procedures in a quiet, less distracted environment.
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