Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1 – Introduction & Assessment

• Meet & greet with trainer

• Temperament test & goal setting

• Learn name recognition and basic commands (Sit, Stay, Come)

Week 2 – Focus & Engagement

• Eye contact and focus exercises

• Positive reward system

• Begin leash manners and calm walking

Week 3 – Basic Obedience Foundation

• Commands: Down, Heel, Leave It

• Controlled walking & sitting at stops

• Building consistency between sessions

Week 4 – Distraction Control

• Train around sounds, people & other dogs

• Strengthen impulse control

• Improve recall reliability

Week 5 – Advanced Obedience

• Commands: Place, Wait, Drop It

• Master calm leash walking

• Distance recall & longer “stay” sessions

Week 6 – Real-World Practice

• Field trip or park session

• Proper greetings with people & dogs

• Applying obedience in everyday life

Week 7 – Problem Solving

• Address barking, jumping, or chewing

• Correction & redirection training

• Reinforce focus and calm behavior

Week 8 – Graduation & Certification

• Final obedience test

• Review all commands

• Receive a Certificate of Completion