Care + · 2
First care and commands
A course on first care and basic obedience: potty outside, gentle handling, looking at you when they hear their name, the “yes!” marker, what not to reinforce, and sit without pushing. A home routine with rule-based play and practice the same day.
How to teach your dog to potty outside
Frequent outings, the same spot, and an instant reward.
5 min+30 XPHow to get your dog used to handling (paws, ears, mouth)
Paws, ears, and mouth: gentle touch for vet visits without drama.
5 min+30 XPHow to teach your dog to look at you when they hear their name
Teach a look on their name—no yelling, no nagging.
4 min+25 XPHow to train with positive reinforcement (timing and reward)
Reward what you want to see: short timing, clear treat, no punishment.
5 min+30 XPHow to use a “yes!” marker to mark the win
A short word that “snapshots” the success before the treat.
4 min+25 XPHow to stop reinforcing barking, jumping, and pulling
Demand barking, jumps, and leash pulls: how not to pay them by accident.
4 min+25 XPHow to teach your dog to sit without pushing them
The first useful skill: lure with a treat, no pushing the back.
5 min+30 XPHow to play with your dog with a clear start and end
Clear start and end so play doesn’t finish in nips or jumps.
4 min+25 XP