The ladder a good package climbs
- Attention on you before any other skill.
- Position cues, such as sit, down and stand, with a release word.
- Walking in step without tension on the leash.
- Distance and duration for stay, added gradually.
- Proofing against doorbells, bikes, food and other dogs.
Towns in this guide. Around Miami-Dade County.
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How to read these pages
Specific advice. Candid limits.
From K9PN. Read the Disclaimer for specifics.
Good questions
Before you begin.
Why does order matter?
Each skill supports the next. A dog that cannot hold a sit will struggle with a stay.
Will my dog be perfect when it ends?
No promise like that is realistic. You will have a working set of skills and a plan to keep them sharp.
Can a package be paused for travel or storms?
Ask before paying. Some trainers allow rescheduling and some do not.
What proves the package worked?
You can show specific cues in a real setting, like a sit-stay while a cart rolls by.
