AROUND THE HOUSE
Everyday Foundations
Work on the familiar sticking points: a tight leash, jumping at the door or finding it hard to settle. Begin somewhere quiet so you can reward the behaviour you want.
NAUGHTY DOG / CANADA
A better walk starts at the door.
We work on the moments that make daily life easier: getting out the door, walking past another dog and settling while you take a break. Service-dog preparation starts with a separate conversation about tasks and suitability.
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WHAT WE WORK ON
Find the training that fits your day.
Perhaps the leash goes tight at the first squirrel. Perhaps waiting quietly is the hard part. These three training directions give us somewhere to begin the conversation.
OUT IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Out & About
A skill that works in the kitchen may need more practice outdoors. Work on passing distractions, pausing beside a bench and staying connected when the surroundings change.
DISABILITY-RELATED TASKS
Service-Dog Preparation
Begin by discussing the assistance you need, the tasks involved and your dog’s current behaviour. Suitability is considered individually before agreeing a training plan.
When the doorbell is too much, begin with a quiet knock. If waiting in a busy spot is too hard, choose a quieter one. Change the exercise so your dog has a chance to get it right, then build from there.
- Reward the behaviour you want to see again
- Add one distraction at a time
- Stop for a break before frustration takes over
THE PRACTICE NOTEBOOK
Three things to try this week.
AT THE FRONT DOOR
Put your coat on without the rush.
The coat, the keys and the leash can all announce a walk. Practise one of those moments while there’s no hurry to leave.
- In a quiet room, pick up your coat and reward a brief pause with four paws on the floor.
- Put the coat down again. Keep the movement small enough that your dog can stay comfortable.
- Try putting one arm into a sleeve. Reward the pause and finish before adding the keys or leash.
ON YOUR USUAL WALK
Catch the glance back.
Your dog looks up from a smell and checks where you are. That small moment is worth noticing.
BACK INSIDE
Make the towel familiar before winter.
A wet dog at the door is a busy time to introduce paw wiping. Try a short practice when the paws are clean and dry.
BOOTS BY THE DOOR
There’s training in the ordinary stuff.
Waiting while you zip a coat. Standing on a dry mat for a paw wipe. Passing a snow shovel without grabbing it. Choose a small part of your routine and give your dog time to learn it.
Training around Canadian routinesTell us what happens when the leash comes out.
Or what happens at the door, on a walk or when you stop for a rest. A real example tells us more than a training label. Include your dog’s name and where you live.