The problem

Teaching your dog to stay isn’t just about holding still - it’s about learning to pause, wait, and think before they act.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to teach a rock-solid Stay cue using step-by-step, reward-based training

✅ How to build duration gradually so your dog succeeds (and doesn’t get frustrated)

✅ How to add distance and distractions without breaking the cue

✅ What to do if your dog breaks stay, creeps, or anticipates the release

✅ How to make “Stay” useful in daily life - like at doors, before meals, or in public

✅ How to reinforce self-control without turning it into a boring obedience drill

Outcomes:

• A dog who knows how to pause and wait - even when excited

• More control in everyday situations (doors, car, sidewalk, etc.)

• The foundation for other cues like Down-Stay, Place, and Emergency Stop

This skill helps your dog lie down and stay there - calmly, comfortably, and without popping up every 5 seconds.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to teach a reliable Down-Stay cue your dog can hold for real-life durations

✅ How to troubleshoot common issues like restlessness, shifting, or early releases

✅ How to increase distractions and duration without pushing too far too fast

✅ The difference between “relaxed stay” and “tense hover mode” - and why it matters

✅ How to apply Down-Stay in places like cafés, parks, or busy homes

✅ How to transition from practice to everyday use with minimal micromanagement

Outcomes:

• A dog who can relax and stay in one place, even with life happening around them

• A go-to tool for managing overstimulation, visitors, or downtime in public

• More independence, self-regulation, and calm behavior you can rely on

This cue teaches your dog to go to a mat or defined spot and stay there calmly until released - no creeping, no “half sits,” no hovering near the action.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to teach Place from scratch using positive steps and clear markers

✅ How to build strong duration and calm behavior on the mat

✅ How to use Place in real life = when guests come over, at mealtimes, or during chaotic moments

✅ What to do if your dog breaks the cue, whines, or turns it into a guessing game

✅ How to increase distractions and distance without overwhelming your dog

✅ Tips for making Place a safe, positive routine (not a punishment corner)

Outcomes:

• A dog who can settle calmly while life happens around them

• A powerful tool for managing excitement, door greetings, and daily routines

• More independence and impulse control - even without constant supervision

This skill teaches your dog to ignore tempting things like dropped food, trash, or wildlife, and choose you instead.

You’ll learn:

✅ The step-by-step process to teach Leave It using real-world rewards

✅ How to make this cue mean “disengage and look at me,” not just freeze

✅ How to gradually increase temptation without causing frustration

✅ When to use Leave It (and when not to) for best long-term success

✅ Why timing matters, and how to avoid the “robot pause then snatch” pattern

✅ How to refresh and reinforce the cue so it doesn’t fade over time

Outcomes:

• A dog who listens when it matters - around food, wildlife, trash, or toys

• Less frustration and fewer panicked “what’s in your mouth?” moments

• Stronger focus and responsiveness in high-distraction settings

This cue teaches your dog to willingly release objects - whether it’s a toy, a tissue, or something they definitely shouldn’t have.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to teach Drop It using positive reinforcement, not trading or chasing

✅ How to build trust so your dog wants to let go - even with high-value items

✅ What to do if your dog guards, runs away, or plays “keep away”

✅ How to make Drop It work with real-life objects (not just toys in training)

✅ How to strengthen the cue over time and maintain reliability under pressure

✅ How to prevent rehearsing bad habits like spitting and snatching

Outcomes:

• A dog who calmly releases things on cue, without drama

• Safer handling in everyday life (especially for dogs who steal or hoard)

• Less stress and more trust between you and your dog - even in high-stakes moments

“Sit” isn’t magic. And yelling “no” isn’t a training strategy.

This mini-course gives you the behind-the-scenes intel on how dogs actually learn - so you can train smarter, not louder.

Short, clear, and packed with aha moments, it sets you up to stop guessing and start getting results.

You’ll learn:

• ✅ How dogs think, learn, and connect the dots

• ✅ Why some behaviors stick (and others vanish like snacks)

• ✅ The difference between classical and operant learning (made easy, promise)

• ✅ How to use rewards properly, so you get more of what you want

• ✅ What gear actually helps, and what’s just marketing fluff

• ✅ How to pick the right leash, collar, and harness for your dog

Outcomes:

• A crystal-clear understanding of what actually works in training

• Smarter reward timing = faster learning and fewer frustrations

• A setup that fits your dog and your life

• More confidence, more control - and fewer wasted treats

If your dog “knows it”… but only when nothing else is happening - this one’s for you.

This course turns sometimes-obedience into solid-as-a-rock reliability.

You’ll learn how to take those early wins (“wow they sat!”) and turn them into real-world behaviors that stick - in the park, at the door, or when a squirrel sprints by.

You’ll learn:

• ✅ How to build consistency so your dog listens, even when life gets loud

• ✅ How to increase duration (goodbye, 2-second down-stay)

• ✅ The smart way to add distractions without making them crumble

• ✅ How to train from a distance, so you’re not glued to your dog

• ✅ Why reliability isn’t magic - it’s structure, timing, and a plan

Outcomes:

• A dog who actually follows through, not just when it’s convenient

• More confidence in public, on walks, or around guests

• Fewer “I said stay!” moments

• Progress that lasts, not just until something more exciting shows up