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New Dog Program

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New pup? No problem. This course will help you handle this very cute but very chaotic time. It covers 12 must-have skills in a week, from potty training to getting your dog to actually pay attention.

All lessons

Lesson 1
Hand feeding, Potty training
Lesson 2
Tug, Handling, Vocal cue
6 min
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Lesson 3
Name, Crate I
4 min
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Lesson 4
Name in a circle, Meet & greet
4 min
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Lesson 5
Bite inhibition, Put on a collar
4 min
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Lesson 6
Crate II
2 min
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Basic Obedience Program

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Sometimes you’ve gotta go basic. This course will teach your dog to focus on you and listen for cues, all through positive reinforcement. (Time to stock up on treats.) All with 11 new skills in a week.

All lessons

Lesson 1
Vocal cue, Hand feeding
Lesson 2
Name, Sit
4 min
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Lesson 3
Down
2 min
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Lesson 4
Sit II, Name II
4 min
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Lesson 5
Stand, Put on a leash
4 min
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Lesson 6
Down II, Place
4 min
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