Calm
Teaching
Default to settled instead of revved up.
You will know it is working when: Dog defaults to a relaxed posture during downtime.
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This week's focus
New skills from Elementary that are not at Maintenance yet. Each meter shows the stage to aim for.
- Teaching
- Reinforcing
- Proofing
- Maintenance
Boundaries
Teaching
Respect for off-limits zones in the home and environment.
You will know it is working when: Dog stays out of designated off-limits areas without correction.
Greetings
Teaching
Polite, four-on-the-floor introductions to new people.
You will know it is working when: Dog greets new people without jumping or mouthing.
Appropriate Play
Teaching
Read other dogs and adjust play style to match.
You will know it is working when: Dog matches play style to play partner and disengages on cue.
Reset
Teaching
Return to a calm, focused state on cue when energy spikes.
You will know it is working when: Dog drops arousal and re-engages handler within 5 seconds.
Auto Sit
Teaching
Default Sit when the handler stops walking: no verbal cue needed.
You will know it is working when: Dog automatically sits when the handler stops.
Keep sharp
Quick refreshers from Kindergarten so earlier wins never slip.
Play Guidance
Reinforcing
Structured rules of engagement during play sessions.
Success check: Dog can settle on a cue during high-arousal play.
Hand Off
Reinforcing
Calm transfer of the leash and the dog's focus between handlers.
Success check: Dog accepts a new handler without anxiety or reactivity.
Desensitize
Reinforcing
Gradual exposure that reduces over-arousal to specific stimuli.
Success check: Dog can be exposed to a known trigger without reactivity.
Next milestone
Middle-School
Entry begins at a PD360 score of 309. Maple is at 268 today.