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This program is designed for individuals driven to take a deep dive into canine psychology and language systems. Proper dog training requires conditioning of behaviors and gear so that the dog becomes an invested student in the process of long term learning.
Learn about canine psychology. Understand the "WHY" of dog training before diving into the "HOW"
Condition learning languages. Tap into motivation and draw out an invested student in your dog.
Learn how to properly condition and use training gear. Your dog should LOVE wearing and controlling their training equiptment.
Understand training culture : What is your roll as a handler and how can you make training dynamic, practical, and fun for both you and your dog.
You don't need anything to start watching this course and learning! However, when you are ready to start applying concepts with your dog we recommend having the following on hand:
High value food rewards. We strongly suggest using your dog's food for training. Too many dogs are overweight, have constant access to food, or are on bland uninteresting diets. Consider these factors if you want your dog's food drive to increase. Find a quality food, ditch the bowl on the floor, measure out a proper amount of food for the day, and have them hunt for it while training with you!
A pet cot or platform of some kind will be needed for when you start teaching the "climb" behavior and command. Kuranda, Coolaroo, or 4 Legs 4 Pets are all great companies that make these platforms. Really, your "climb" command can be on anything - ideally you just want something with a defined edge (as opposed to a blanket or dog bed).
Use a simple leash that feels good in the hands. 5' to 6' leather or biothane leashes are popular choices with our students! Leash management is a skill to develop in time as you learn the art of training! Oh, and avoid having a bunch of "flair" on your leash : poop bag holders, rings, carabiners, knots, etc. The leash should be a streamlined communication device...not a loaded down pair of cargo shorts.
Find a training collar that is neutral or novel to the dog so the conditioning process goes smoothly. If your dog has a history of pulling or tugging on a particular piece of gear it would be wise to change it up. We strongly recommend a Herm Sprenger prong collar (3mm fits most medium to large breeds. 2.25mm for small dogs). There are MANY misconceptions about prong collars and how to use them. Please watch the "Gear" and "The Leash Language" videos below for further clarification. If you need to order gear checkout rayallen.com and/or k9tacticalgear.com (WYP doesn't receive compensation for recommending these sites - we just like ordering from them).
Intro to Part 1
FREE PREVIEWPROGRAM TERMINOLOGY PDF
Why Dogs Do What They Do
How Dogs Process Information
Markers
The Leash Language
Gear
Behaviors & Commands
COMMAND BUILDING PYRAMID PDF
Part 2 Intro
Charging Terminal Marker
Charging Terminal Marker Trainer Session
Charging Continuation Markers
Charging Continuation Markers Trainer Session
Luring
Luring Trainer Session
Building Behaviors
Building Behaviors Trainer Session
Naming Behaviors
Naming Behaviors Trainer Session
HOW TO FIT A PRONG COLLAR PDF
Charging Activation Pressure
Charging Activation Pressure Trainer Session
Layering Pressure Into Behaviors
Layering Pressure Into Behaviors Trainer Session
Intermittent Stage
Intermittent Stage Trainer Session
Behavior Becomes Command
Behavior Becomes Command Trainer Session
THE 5 COMMANDS PDF
Proofing Commands
LOAD SCALE PDF
PROOFING PDF
Proofing Climb Trainer Session
Proofing Sit and Down Trainer Session
Proofing Structured Walk Trainer Session
Proofing Come Command Trainer Session
Leaving the Aquarium
Leaving the Aquarium Trainer Session
TRAINING CULTURE PDF
Training Culture
(2 legged with opposable thumbs students at least)
I can't say enough great things about this course. It's easy to digest, entertaining, and so informative. I took the course with my dog when she was young af...
Read MoreI can't say enough great things about this course. It's easy to digest, entertaining, and so informative. I took the course with my dog when she was young after Work Your Pack's Puppy Training, and it has provided the best foundation for all we've gone on to accomplish together. Whether you're training a pet or a working dog, you can't go wrong with this course or anything that Work Your Pack creates!!
Read LessJust reviewed the course again before bringing our new puppy home, and it's got so much great info and humor.
Just reviewed the course again before bringing our new puppy home, and it's got so much great info and humor.
Read LessI wish I could give this course more than 5 stars! The information is so insightful and easy to watch! I have purchased other courses by other people and hav...
Read MoreI wish I could give this course more than 5 stars! The information is so insightful and easy to watch! I have purchased other courses by other people and have fallen asleep! This course was easy to follow and kept my interest! I highly recommend this to anyone looking to kick off their dog training journey, even if you’re not new to dog training! You won’t regret this purchase!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Read LessEasy to consume, and informational. Exactly what I was looking for, with the added bonus of great production quality and entertaining. I appreciated the ro...
Read MoreEasy to consume, and informational. Exactly what I was looking for, with the added bonus of great production quality and entertaining. I appreciated the role play to bring it home.
Read LessIn my postpartum haze. I demanded it was essential my baby grow up with a puppy and so my loving husband let me pick up a Bernese Mountain Dog. I quickly rea...
Read MoreIn my postpartum haze. I demanded it was essential my baby grow up with a puppy and so my loving husband let me pick up a Bernese Mountain Dog. I quickly realized I needed help. Raising a baby and puppy at the same time is not ideal. Needing help from home, I found Work Your Pack and enrolled in puppy imprinting and then in foundational obedience. THE VIDEOS ARE FUN! And the steps are easy to follow. They do a wonderful job of explaining how dogs learn. Love the videos where the trainers act out scenarios. The course leads you through the fundamentals of training and shows you how to build consistency. Buttercup, our 7 month old Bernese Mountain dog is mastering her climb, sit and come. She also goes in her crate on command. It is her safe space.
Read LessFrom the quality of information to the creative delivery style to the production value, this is hands down the best online video course for training your dog...
Read MoreFrom the quality of information to the creative delivery style to the production value, this is hands down the best online video course for training your dog! Everyone I've recommended it to, whether that's other professional trainers or pet owners, has nothing but great things to say about how engaging the material is in the way it's presented, how easy to follow the lessons are and what a difference working the system has made for them and their dog(s). I can't recommend it highly enough!
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