Welcome to DogNostics and to this essential training resource!

In this invaluable three-part skills and knowledge-based program, we provide a DogNostics’ Pet Dog Solution that combines the art, craft, and science of teaching a fluent response to the 'leave it' cue!

Whether it is something accidentally dropped on the floor, an item carelessly discarded in the street, food left within easy reach on a low table, something tempting on the kitchen counter, another dog, a person, a wildlife encounter, or even a potentially toxic substance, the ability to ask a dog to leave something alone and have them willingly comply is widely considered an essential life skill.

Yet not everyone agrees.

While many trainers and caregivers view a reliable "leave it" cue as invaluable, others strongly oppose teaching it altogether. Why do such contrasting views exist?

Join Louise Stapleton-Frappell for this comprehensive three-part course that combines both practical training skills and the knowledge needed to make informed training decisions.

Through a series of engaging presentations, Louise explores the many reasons for teaching a "leave it" cue, as well as the arguments presented by those who choose not to. Beginning with a clear definition of the desired behavior - what we actually want our dogs to do when they hear the cue - she then introduces an enjoyable 10-step training recipe, complete with all the essential ingredients needed to build a happy, prompt, and reliable response.

Throughout this concise yet information-packed course, you'll discover a series of fun, progressive training games designed to teach all the key skills required for success. You'll learn how to use the Train-Test-Train approach to build fluency, proof the behavior through practical real-life exercises, and adapt the training plan to suit the individual needs of your dog.

The course includes extensive video demonstrations, allowing you to see every step of the process in action, along with practical guidance for managing situations that may not go according to plan.

Watch each section in a single sitting or work through the material lesson by lesson at your own pace. The choice is yours.

Join us on this enlightening journey toward greater cooperation, improved safety, and a more enjoyable and enriching relationship with your dog.

PART ONE – THE POWER OF "LEAVE IT"

Lesson 1: Is It Relevant?
Lesson 2: The Dilemma
Lesson 3: A Superfluous Cue?
Lesson 4: A Potentially Life-Saving Cue
Lesson 5: Shared Meaning
Lesson 6: Preparing for Success - Conditioning a Positive Emotional Response to the Cue

PART TWO – RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Training Step 1 – Present Food in a Container

• The Train-Test-Train Method
• Present Food in Hand
  • Training Game Demonstration 1
  • Training Game Demonstration 2
  • Training Game Demonstration 3

Training Step 2 – Present Food at Nose Height

Training Step 3 – Increase Duration

Training Step 4 – Present Food on the Floor

Training Step 5 – Present Food on a Mat

• Suggested Progression of Criteria
• Enthusiastic Greeters

PART THREE – MORE TRAINING GAMES FOR SUCCESS

Training Step 6 – Introduce the Verbal Cue

• Additional Training Game Demonstration 1
• Additional Training Game Demonstration 2
• Additional Training Game Demonstration 3

Training Step 7 – Walk Past Food on a Mat

Training Step 8 – Food Between Handler and Dog

• Additional Training Game Demonstration

Training Step 9 – Drop Food from Height

• Additional Training Game Demonstration

Training Step 10 – Proof and Generalize

Additional Proofing Games

Three additional training games to strengthen, practice, and generalize the cue and the underlying skill.

Course Conclusion

Louise Stapleton-Frappell is a highly accredited Canine Trainer & Behavior Consultant, holding accreditations from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board and the Asociación Nacional de Adiestradores Caninos Profesionales.

Louise's extensive industry certifications exemplify her dedication to force-free, ethical pet training and care. As a Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics, she is deeply involved in educating and certifying pet professionals worldwide. Moreover, through both DogNostics and the DogSmith, she extends her passion for teaching pet dog guardians, impacting the lives of pets and improving family relationships.

Louise also serves as a Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild, a global organization for pet industry professionals.

If you would like to learn more about your course author & instructor, Louise Stapleton-Frappell, please listen to the short video below.