In this program, your dog will learn all verbal commands and hand signals from Program 1 – Manners Matter, plus additional commands as outlined below. The last command listed, the “place” command, allows your dog limited freedom while maintaining self-control in a designated area. Throughout this program, your dog will be trained around increasing levels of distractions.
You may enroll for the full, 15-day Program 2, or you may upgrade to this program if your dog has completed Program 1. Your follow-up lesson(s) must be completed within 21 days after your go home lesson.
Program 1 commands
- Loose leash walking,
- Heel with automatic Sit,
- Sit with automatic Stay,
- Break, and
- Come, PLUS
Program 2 commands
- Down at your side,
- Down from the front,
- Down with automatic Stay,
- Sit from Down,
- Stand, and
- Place
Program 2
Optimal Obedience
(full program)
- All Program 1 commands and hand signals, PLUS
- Down (at your side, from the front, and with automatic Stay)
- Sit from Down
- Stand
- Place
- 15 days @ KDT
- One go-home private lesson
- One follow-up lesson
- “Barks” Pass
- Training tools
- KDT “Place” mat
Program 2
Optimal Obedience
(upgrade)
Available to clients whose dogs have previously completed Program 1
- New commands and hand signals
- Down (at your side, from the front, and with automatic Stay)
- Sit from Down
- Stand
- Place
- 8 days @ KDT
- One go-home private lesson
- One follow-up lesson
- “Barks” Pass
- Training tools
- KDT “Place” mat