Dog Training Library

Practical, relationship-focused dog training skills with clear steps, real examples, and connected behavior and psychology resources.

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Calmness & Manners

Settle

Settle teaches the dog to relax in a location without maintaining a rigid position.

JumpingDoor RushingDemand Barking

Foundations

Shaping

Shaping teaches a behavior by reinforcing small steps that gradually move toward the finished skill.

Attention-Seeking BehaviorLeash PullingJumping

Core Skills

Sit

Sit teaches the dog to place its rear on the ground and remain there until released or given another cue.

Door RushingJumpingDemand Barking

Puppy & Life Skills

Stationing for Care

Stationing for care teaches the dog to remain on a mat, platform, or defined position during grooming, examination, medication, and other handling.

AvoidanceFreezingGrowling

Core Skills

Stay

Stay teaches the dog to maintain a specific position until the handler returns or gives a release cue.

Door RushingJumpingDemand Barking