Iconic K9 Training
Private Basic Obedience Training Curriculum Ages 6-Months PLus
Program Overview
This 6-week foundational program establishes core behaviours and traits essential for future working. Each 1-hour private session builds upon previous learning while developing the dog’s drive, focus, and basic obedience.
Class Structure
- 10 minutes: Dog check-in and warm-up
- 40 minutes: Core training exercises
- 10 minutes: Handler education and homework review
Iconic K9 Training
Weekly Session Breakdown
Week 1: Foundation Building
**Focus Areas:**
– Establishing positive reinforcement principles
– Clicker training introduction
– Basic attention and engagement exercises
– Name recognition
– “Watch me” command
– Proper leash handling
**Homework:**
– 3×10-minute training sessions daily
– Name recognition in different environments
– Leash handling practice
– Recording training sessions in progress tracker
Week 2 Essential Commands I
**Focus Areas:**
– “Sit” command with duration
– “Down” command introduction
– Loose leash walking basics
– Release word training
– Reward timing and delivery
**Homework:**
– Practice sits in various locations
– Down command in low-distraction areas
– 10-minute leash walking sessions
– Update progress tracker daily
Week 3 Essential Commands II
**Focus Areas:**
– “Stay” command introduction
– “Come” command basics
– Leash walking progression
– Distance and duration building
– Distraction training introduction
**Homework:**
– Stay practice with increasing duration
– Recall games in enclosed areas
– Structured walks with frequent stops
– Document challenges and successes
Week 4: Real-World Applications
**Focus Areas:**
– Door manners
– Greeting people politely
– Walking past distractions
– “Leave it” command
– Public space etiquette
**Homework:**
– Practice door protocols
– Controlled greeting scenarios
– Distraction training in new environments
– Progress evaluation
Week 5:Advanced Skills & Real-World Application
Session 5: Advanced Skills
**Focus Areas:**
– Multiple command sequences
– Distance control
– Environmental challenges
– Problem behavior addressing
– Off-leash control foundations
**Homework:**
– Command chains in various locations
– Distance work in safe areas
– Custom exercises based on progress
– Video documentation of improvements
Week 6: Proofing & Problem-Solving
Session 6: Maintenance & Future Planning
**Focus Areas:**
– Progress review
– Advanced technique refinement
– Maintenance training schedule
– Future training goals
– Troubleshooting session
**Final Assessment:**
– Skill evaluation checklist
– Long-term training plan development
– Resource packet for ongoing support
– Certificate of completion
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Final assessment protocol
1
Equipment Requirements
- 4ft leather leash
Flat buckle collar - Training treats (high value)
- Puppy Ball Or tug toys
- Food bowl
- Training pouch
- Long line (15ft)
2
Safety Protocols
- Temperature monitoring during training
- Regular water breaks
- Exercise limitation based on age
- Surface safety assessment
- Proper toy selection guidelines
3
Progress Tracking
Handlers maintain dailytraining logs recording:
- Exercise completion
- Drive levels
Environmental - responses
- Areas of concern
- Breakthrough moments
4
Home Training Requirements
- 3-5 short training sessions daily
- Structured meal times
- Environmental exposure homework
- Crate training protocol
- Socialization checklist completion
5
Next Steps
- Upon completion, Dogs are evaluated for:
Advanced obedience training - Specialized K9 work focus
- Additional drive building needs
- Handler skill development requirements