Intermediate
Intermediate dog training
Street manners, self-control and the social tricks that impress your guests.
Once your dog has nailed the five basic cues, we generalize them around noise, people and other dogs. We work on self-control, manners and the first party tricks. Most families stop at this level and, honestly, it's plenty for a happy life together.
Families whose dog has the basics down and want a well-mannered companion in public.
10 to 15 minutes, 1-2 times a day
4 to 8 weeks
Goals of this level
- Stay put even when someone walks by
- Heel on a street with distractions
- Learn shake, high-five and roll over
- Wait at the door before going out
- Leave food on the floor on cue
Tricks and exercises in this level
Loose-leash walking
Possibly the most frustrating exercise of all. Also the one that improves your daily life the most.
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Teach your dog to heel
The difference between not pulling and formal obedience.
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Teach "leave it"
What separates a trained dog from a four-legged vacuum cleaner.
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Teach drop it
When it's already in his mouth, what matters is that he lets go without a fight.
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Teach shake / give paw
Everyone's favourite party trick.
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Wait at the door
The most cost-effective rule: 10 seconds before every walk.
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Go to bed / crate
A safe place your dog goes to on cue when you need him there.
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Advanced dog training
Emergency recall, impulse control and off-leash obedience.