K9-101

Homework for Week 1
by Mark Plonsky, Ph.D.
Copyright © 2015


 

DAY OF THE WEEK


BEHAVIORS


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Recalls to a treat/toy or dinner

Use a single word (e.g. “here” or “come”).
Try for 2-3 sessions of 1-2 trials per day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Put collar on & off

Try to do this daily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Brush/comb & body inspection

Try to do this 2-3 times this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Car ride

Take the dog for a ride somewhere other
than to Vet or Groomer this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Say “Good” & then give a treat

Try for 2 sessions of 2-3 trials per day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Give your dog 15-30 mins of exercise
Younger & more active dogs will need
30 min or more. Retrieving a toy &
swimming are good examples. 15
min of walking would be an absolute
minimum. Try hard to do this daily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please bring the following to our next class:
1. Treats (that the dog likes, e.g., hot dogs pieces, cheerios, cheese, etc) & a bait bag to hold them.
2. A 6-foot leash.
3. A brush or comb for grooming the dog.
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