Training program · 3 levels · 9 steps

Basic Obedience Part I

The five words every dog should know.

The five words every dog should know: a marker word, their name, sit, down and stay. The foundation everything else is built on.

Basic Obedience Part I: an owner training their dog

Good for

  • New dogs of any age
  • Rescue dogs starting fresh
  • Owners who want to start with the right basics

How it works

Levels unlock in order, so you always know what to practice next. Each step is a short lesson, a command with a rep counter, a game or a guide. Finish a step anywhere in the app and it counts here too.

The path

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Behavior

How to stop your dog jumping on people

Why dogs jump on people and how to teach calm greetings with sit and four paws on the floor, including visitors at the door and greetings on walks.

Nutrition

Training treats that work

How to choose training treats for dogs: size, value, building a treat ladder, healthy options, how many is too many and using meals for training.

Training

Clicker training for dogs

What clicker training is, how to charge a clicker, how to use it to teach new behaviors and common mistakes. Works with a phone clicker too.

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