What You Will Learn

Each section can be completed in a single sitting or explored through convenient bite-sized lessons at your own pace.

PART ONE – THE POWER OF "LEAVE IT" (44 Minutes)

By the end of Part One, you will:

• Understand the differing viewpoints and ongoing debates surrounding the "leave it" cue.
• Explore the many reasons why teaching this skill can be beneficial for dogs and their caregivers.
• Discover the wide range of real-life situations in which a reliable "leave it" cue can be useful.
• Understand the importance of creating clear, consistent cue meanings.
• Learn the precise goal behavior associated with the cue.
• Prepare for the 10-Step Training Plan by learning how respondent conditioning can be used to create a positive emotional response to the verbal cue.

PART TWO – RECIPE FOR SUCCESS (55 Minutes)

By the end of Part Two, you will:

• Learn the first five steps of the DogNostics 10-Step Training Plan.
• Understand how each training step contributes to building a happy, prompt, and reliable response.
• Watch detailed video demonstrations that show the training process in action.
• Learn how and when to adjust criteria to support success.
• Explore alternative training games that help strengthen and proof the behavior.
• Build confidence in implementing the training plan with your own dog or clients.

PART THREE – MORE TRAINING GAMES FOR SUCCESS - From Training to Real-Life Reliability (80 Minutes)

By the end of Part Three, you will:

• Learn Steps 6 through 10 of the DogNostics 10-Step Training Plan.
• Explore a variety of engaging training games designed to strengthen and generalize the skill.
• Learn how to use the Train-Test-Train method to build fluency and reliability.
• Understand how to adapt the training plan to meet the needs of individual dogs.
• Discover effective strategies for generalizing the behavior to real-life situations.
• Learn how respondent conditioning can help maintain a positive emotional response to the verbal cue.
• Master practical proofing exercises that strengthen reliability in a variety of environments and contexts.

Extensive Video Demonstrations Included

Parts Two and Three are packed with video demonstrations, allowing you to watch each stage of the training process and see exactly how the games and exercises are implemented.

Designed for Both Dog Guardians and Pet Professionals

Whether you are teaching your own dog or working professionally with clients, this course provides practical, real-world training strategies that can be applied immediately.

For pet dog guardians, the program offers an enjoyable and effective way to teach an invaluable life skill.

For pet professionals, the course provides enough depth and structure to help you confidently teach the skill to clients and even develop an entire multi-session class dedicated to "leave it" training.