Beginning Obedience Class Homework



Homework for Week 4 (Mark Plonsky, Ph.D. © 2015-2021 v. 3)
These HWs are designed to supplement in person classes. They are not required & you don't have to turn them in. Please bring a 6-foot leash, bait bag, & treats (ex. small pieces of meat or cheese ) as well as an interactive toy that doesn't squeak (exs. ball on rope or tug toy).

	DAY OF THE WEEK (write them in)
BEHAVIORS	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Positions Consider training hand signals, as well as words. The dog should be able to assume any position from any other position.
Heeling Continue to work on this. You should begin to be able to tolerate some distractions.
Eye Contact Vary your position in relation to the dog & begin to use mild distractions.
Meet & Greet a Friend Continue to work on this.
Recalls to the Collar Do this a half dozen time randomly throughout the day. First, touch collar, then say "good", then give the treat.
Stays Coax the dog into holding a sit or a down for 5-15 sec (or less). Try for 2 sessions of 2-3 trials per day.
Finishes Swing Finish - dog in front, treat in left hand, step back w/ left foot & lure dog into position @ your left side. Parade Finish - dog in front, treat in each hand, lure dog around you w/ right hand, then continue w/ left hand to get dog to left side.
A Trick Continue working on something.