Freedom – Weekly Report FREEDOM – WEEKLY REPORT Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Trainer*AllisonAnnaJanieAlexisDog's Name*Week Number*Please enter a number from 1 to 48.Owner's Email* Concepts, Markers and CommandsConcepts Practiced This Week Crate Conditioning Learn to Earn Yield to Tension Follow Me Thresholds Ball Play Tug Play Scent Work E-Collar Conditioning Manners at Liberty Windows of Opportunity Boundaries Relaxation Practiced This Week Naming the Body Parts 6 Things to Yes and Reward Conditioned Relaxation Behavioral Downs Boundaries Targetting Markers Practiced This Week Dog’s Name Break – release from command or boundary Uh uh – no reward marker (oops, try again!) Yes – 6 Things to Yes and Reward Get It – Active Release, Reward will be away from you Tag – Active Release, Reward will come from your hand Wait – Boundary area is active Commands Practiced This Week Loose Leash Walking – “With Me” Here Heel Climb Whistle Recall Door Trick Important – Trust the ProcessWhile we are introducing and reinforcing these concepts, markers and commands at Chucktown Charley, your dog (or you) may or may not be ready to practice them at home. In order to maintain OVERWHELMING SUCCESS, please do not work on commands or markers at home until you have been taught how to properly perform, reward and reinforce them during an in-person lesson. Remember to TRUST the PROCESS and the outcome WILL HAPPEN!Concept(s) of the WeekLearn to EarnCrate ConditioningMarkersYield to PressureLearn to EarnA large portion of the first week is spent teaching your dog how to LEARN to EARN. This is where we harness the power of your dog's primary resource and make YOU relevant and more exciting than distractions in the environment. To reap the benefits of this powerful concept it is SO important to ditch your dog's bowl. Feed your dog by using games, 6 things to yes and reward and for crate conditioning. Wear your food pouch with your dog's daily allotment of food inside anytime they are not in the crate. This ensures you can actively reward good behavior at all times and exponentially raise your value in your dog's eyes.Crate ConditioningDogs naturally crave small enclosures in which to unwind and de-stress. The crate expedites the house training process. The basis of all dog training is the crate, as proper crate conditioning affects all other areas of your dog’s life. The desired result of crate training is that your dog will go in, stay in, and release from the crate all on command in a calm and quiet manner. It is important that the crate is never used as punishment. Doing so will cause the crate to be a stressful environment rather than a relaxing one. The best way to crate train your dog is by making it a game. Reward your dog for entering the crate by using Yes and then tossing food inside. Continue to Yes and Reward for staying in the crate. Your dog should remain in crate even if door is open. If they begin to leave the crate before released, flutter the door closed and re-open if they back up, sit or remain still. You want your dog to think that their behavior is controlling the door. When they are patiently waiting, use the "break" marker to cue your dog to leave crate.Communication with MarkersEffective communication with your dog must be clear and concise. It is best to have a set of words that are used to communicate with your dog. We call these words "markers". The markers your dog has learned include their name, crate, climb, here, heel, yes, break, and uh uh. It is important that these makers are not overused, as they will lose their meaning. In order to maintain the effectiveness of a marker, it is imperative that when a marker is given the behavior is performed. If your dog does not perform the behavior associated with said marker, you must redirect your dog to do the appropriate behavior. Never give a marker that you cannot support and accomplish. Yield to PressureThe objective of using pressure is to teach a dog how to respond to the sensation of pressure being applied and more importantly how to control their environment through their behavior. Examples: 1). Leash Tension – We teach yielding to leash tension as an effective way to communicate clearly with your dog. 2). Spatial Pressure – We teach the use of non-physical (invading personal space) pressure as one avenue to implement yielding to pressure. An example of using spatial pressure would be simply stepping toward a dog as a redirection for stepping out of the crate or off the climb before specifically released.Overall Review of Dog's WeekSocialization and DevelopmentDescribe Socialization This WeekStimuli and Proprioception SummaryExcursion SummaryManners and ChoicesManners and Choices Addressed Housebreaking Marking Mounting Barking Chewing Play Biting Jumping on People Jumping on Furniture Pulling Leash Green Won’t Come Door Crashing Chasing Things Begging Stealing Food Counter Surfing Getting in Trash Car Sickness Too Excited in Car Yard Destruction Digging Piddling Separation Anxiety Anxiety Keys to a Well Mannered DogImportant Things to Note for at HomeWhat's Up for Next Week? Δ
