K9-101
Homework for Week 5 (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
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Positions
Continue to work these. Try to have the
dog assume the position when you are
sitting in a chair or are a few steps away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Heeling
Continue working on this. Try to get in the
habit of doing the same routine each time
you cross a (real or make believe) intersection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Eye Contact
 Gradually continue to increase duration
& amount/kind of distractions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Meet & Greet a Friend
Continue to work on this & expect more
from the dog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Recalls to the Collar
Work Random as well as Restrained Recalls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Stays
Gradually lengthen durations & begin to
take a step or two away from the dog.
Always return to the dog & praise/treat
at the end (before releasing the dog).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Finishes
Work both the Swing & Parade Finishes. To
make this easier, you might teach the dog to
come in front of you as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Honoring (or "Leave it")
We will discuss this in more detail in class.

              


A Trick
Continue working for next week.