Training the Trainer

How to Teach
Three Dog Delight
Obedience Classes
 Why We Hold This Class
 Not all employees have experience
teaching dog obedience.
 Consistency among classes at
different stores.
 Many different training methods
exist; this class shows you the TDD
training method.
 Why TDD Offers
Obedience Classes
 Helps customers
 Good for the community
 Exposes dog owners to product line
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 Train the Trainer Class
Description
 Day 2:
1: Classroom
Run-Through
Instruction
of Class at
with
TDD
Dogs at
Animal Shelter
Lesson 1: Introduction
The first lesson
introduces you,
your dog, Three
Dog Delight, and
the equipment
students will need
for obedience
classes.
 Introduce Yourself
 Your background
 Your job title at TDD
 Your dog
 Why Obedience Training
is Important
 Fosters better relationship with dog
because of better communication.
 Using consistent commands
establishes leadership which can
prevent behavior problems.
 TDD Introduction
 Show pictures of TDD line of training
equipment in catalog.
 Students need:
 Training collar
 4- to 6-foot leash

 20-foot leash

 Treats
 Training Collars

Demonstrate the different kinds of

training collars and explain their use.
Collar Description
Slip Chain collar that loops. Use quick “pop
and release” action to make correction
Halti Headcollar Works similarly to a horse halter. Stops
pulling by guiding the dog’s head.
Prong Chain collar for stubborn dogs. Use slow
“pull and release” to make correction
 Demonstrate How to Put
on a Slip Collar
 There’s a right way and a wrong way!
 Face the dog.
 Loop the chain through itself and
hold it up.
 It should look like a P, never a Q.
 Slip the loop over the dog’s head and
stand so the dog is on the left.
 Lesson 2: Teaching Sit
The sit
command is the
first step to
teaching the
dog how to
learn.
 General Training Hints
 Don’t repeat commands. Say it once and
mean it.
 Don’t give a command you can’t enforce.
 Don’t do so many repetitions that it gets
boring for the dog (or you).
 Tone of voice is important. Use a high
happy voice for praising and a low firm
voice for commands.
 More Hints
 Decide on a release word, such as
“okay” or “free.” This word is used
to tell the dog when to stop doing a
command such as sit or down.
 Use treats sparingly.
 Be patient!
 Getting Ready
 Put on the slip collar as described in
Lesson 1.
 Dog should be on the left.
 Left hand is holding the leash.
 How to Teach Sit
 Say “Fido sit” in a firm voice.
 With the left hand, pull straight up to snap
the collar.
 With the right hand, slide down rump and
behind knees to make the dog’s legs fold
under her.
 Once the dog is sitting, PET and PRAISE
her. Give her a treat if desired.
 Use the release word (“okay”) to
release her from the sit.
Lesson 3: Teaching Down

The down command is important for

establishing leadership (and good for your
mental health if you have an active dog).
 Getting Ready
 Dog should be on the left.
 Make him sit as described in
Lesson 2.
 Kneel next to the dog’s left side.
 How to Teach Down
 Say “Fido Down.”
 Hold a piece of food in front of the dog’s
eyes and move it down toward the floor
quickly. Dog should follow.
 When the dog is down, give her the treat
and lots of PRAISE.
 Alternatively: If the food method doesn’t
work, gently pull the dogs legs forward, so
she ends up lying down.
 PET and PRAISE when she is down.
 Release with “okay” or “free.”
Lesson 4: Teaching Stay
Teaching your dog to stay keeps him in
one place, which can be a very good thing
at times.
 How to Teach the Stay
Command
 Make the dog sit (or down).
 Swing the palm of your hand toward the
dog’s face.
 Say “Fido Stay” in a firm voice and back
away to the end of the leash.
 If he moves put him back to the same spot
and repeat.
 Over time, increase the distance and add
distractions.
Lesson 5: Teaching Come
Dogs that don’t
come when called
are more than just
a nuisance. The
“come” command
can save a dog’s
life.
 How to Teach the Come
Command
 Make the dog sit and stay as
described in Lesson 4.
 Walk away from the dog to the end of
the leash.
 Say “Fido come” in a happy voice
and pull the leash toward you.
 Over time, increase the distance (use
20-foot leash).
 Hints
 NEVER call a dog for something
negative. If he’s been bad, go and get
him.
 Coming when called should always
be positive, or he’ll never do it again.
 Praise like he’s just done the most
wonderful thing in the world.
 Using treats can be helpful too.
Lesson 6: Teaching Heel
A dog that walks
well on a leash is a
pleasure to own.
 How to Teach the Heel
Command
 Have the dog sit at your left side.
 Say “heel” and start walking, left leg
first.
 If he forges ahead, say “heel” again
and turn around quickly, which pops
the leash.
 If he lags, say “heel” and pat your
leg enthusiastically and walk
quickly.
 Lesson Summary
 Lesson 1: Introduction
 Lesson 2: Teaching Sit
 Lesson 3: Teaching Down
 Lesson 4: Teaching Stay
 Lesson 5: Teaching Come
 Lesson 6: Teaching Heel
 If Problems Occur
 Talk to your store manager.
 Talk to TDD management.
 Always follow the chain of
command.
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 The End (‘Til Tomorrow)
 This concludes
the classroom
portion if the
“Train the
Trainer” Class.
 Tomorrow:
meet at the
Animal Shelter
for the class
run-through.