Level 1 – Foundations & Engagement

Focus: Basic obedience and relationship-building in a low distraction environment.

Modules:

• Recall and Focus – teach “come when called” and attention exercises

• Intro to Loose Leash Walking – beginning leash manners

• Basic Cues – sit, down, stay

• Hand Targeting (“Touch”) – for engagement and focus

• Routine Settle & Polite Greetings – calm behavior during transitions

Level 2 – Growing Reliability & Distance Training Intro

Focus: Build upon foundational skills and understanding the 6 cues.

Modules:

• Sit, down, stay, come, leave it, drop it.

• “Watch” on Cue – eye contact as a cue

• Improved Loose-Leash Walking – increased focus and smoother motion

• Crate training

• Place command (Stay & Come at Distance – begin with moderate distractions)

• Heel Introduction – begin heel with side-sit transitions

• Continued Settle & Greeting Refinement

Level 3 – Impulse Control & Real-World Readiness

Focus: Introduce self-control cues, simulate real-life environments, and teach trick or enrichment behaviors.

Modules:

• Begin “leave it” & “drop it” – impulse control foundations

• Calm Greeting of Guests – managing excitement around new people

• “Wait” at the Door & “Go to Bed” – structured behavior cues

• Fun Trick Module – build engagement and bonding (examples: oval walk, spin, walk backwards)

Level 4 – Mastery

Focus: Generalize learned cues to high-distraction environments, increase distance, and train consistency across contexts.

Modules:

• Advanced “leave it” / “drop it” – under distraction, extended duration

• Stable “go to place” with distance & duration

• Stay in High Distraction Environments – public or multi-dog settings

• Generalizing Cues – applying skills everywhere