Dog Training Library
Practical, relationship-focused dog training skills with clear steps, real examples, and connected behavior and psychology resources.
9 terms found
Behavior Change
Desensitization
Desensitization gradually exposes the dog to a trigger at an intensity low enough to remain manageable. The trigger becomes stronger only as the dog demons
Leash & Movement
Directional Changes
Directional changes teach the dog to notice and follow changes in the handler's movement. They improve leash awareness, engagement, turning, and the abilit
Behavior Change
Distance Management
Distance management uses physical space to keep the dog within a workable emotional range. Increasing or controlling distance can prevent escalation and cr
Foundations
Distance Training
Teaching a dog to respond or remain in position as the handler moves farther away.
Foundations
Distraction Training
Teaching a dog to perform known behaviors around gradually increasing distractions.
Calmness & Manners
Door Manners
Door manners teach the dog to approach, wait at, and move through doors without rushing, jumping, or pulling. The skill improves safety and creates a predi
Core Skills
Down
Down teaches the dog to place its elbows and body on the ground until released or given another cue. It can support settling, place work, handling, and lon
Core Skills
Drop It
Drop it teaches the dog to release an item already held in its mouth. The goal is a voluntary exchange that preserves trust and reduces conflict around toy
Foundations
Duration Training
Building the amount of time a dog can maintain a behavior before reinforcement or release.