Level 1

 

Puppy Behaviors/Manners

• Introduction to the crate

• Beginning crate training

• Beginning Potty commands (on leash)

• Started on a Potty Schedule

• Continued grooming; (including but not limited to brushing, handling, nail trimming, ears checked)

• Beginning elimination of negative behaviors—biting, chewing, jumping

• 3 field trips per week for socialization

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Level 1 Puppy Commands/Training

**Command at this level are on leash and inside home with mild distractions

• “Name” –this will get puppy’s attention and call them to yourself

• “No” –for any unwanted behaviors

• “Okay” – releases them from stay

• “Sit”

• “Down” – lie down on the floor

• “Stay” –taught together with sit and down for short durations

• “Come” (from inside house and outside with long leash)

• “Let’s go”—loose leash walking with minimal pulling using mild distractions

• “Wait” –to be released from inside crate

  • at the door

• “Off”—introducing this command to stop jumping on people and furniture

**Please note: Each puppy is different and will demonstrate different degrees of knowledge with each command.