Raising a Rockstar Puppy
- Virtual Training Guide-
Start your puppy off on the right track from day one! As a student of my new "Raising a Rockstar Puppy- Virtual Training Guide" you will receive FOUR MONTHS of tips, videos, and handouts covering the topics below.
So whether you have a puppy or are planning to add one in the future... this easy to follow step by step virtual guide is ready to set you and your pup up for success! Get your pup started on the right track and learn EXACTLY what us trainers do to ensure we are raising amazing little Rockstars!
***This course started live on May 25th, 2020 and will continue to have updates through September 28th, 2020. The curriculum you see below will continue to expand until September 28th, 2020. Join ANYTIME and study at your own pace!***
Course Curriculum
WELCOME!
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Preparing for your new puppy!
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Getting ready to start training
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Foundation Behaviors + Key Concepts
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Potty Training 101
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Socialization + Building "Resiliency"
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All Things PLAY (dog + dog as well as dog + human)
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Puppy Mouthing + Biting
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Enrichment
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Teaching a "Go to Bed" Behavior
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- Go to Bed 101 (3:33)
- Session one (8:40)
- Session two (6:39)
- Session three (5:26)
- Session four (7:34)
- Session five (8:22)
- Session six (8:56)
- Session seven (7:13)
- Session nine (3:13)
- Session ten (5:42)
- Knock knock... who's there? (8:03)
- Increasing understanding of the new "knock" cue! (6:02)
- Knock Knock Session 3 (4:06)
- There's a visitor! (6:08)
- Distance sends! (5:33)
- Brainstorming training blocks (6:34)
- Go to Bed - Kitchen Distractions (3:57)
- Go to Bed - Dinnertime (5:03)
Crate Training
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What's up with all of the platforms?
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Let's Talk POSITIONS! (and "stay" behaviors)
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- Position Changes 101 (1:56)
- Stay 101 (1:33)
- Puppy pushups (4:33)
- Adding verbal to our puppy pushups (6:22)
- Adding verbal cues to our positions (2:36)
- Teaching your puppy to "sit" (or "wait") (5:08)
- More work putting positions on verbal (3:26)
- Turning your back and increasing difficulty! (4:57)
- Down-stay on the fly! (3:39)
- Sit to stand (3:10)
- Position changes (no platform + new location!) (1:28)
- Sit-Down-Stand (increasing fluency) (6:07)
- Sit (Distance) - 8 feet away (3:58)
"Impulse Control"
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- Impulse Control 101 (3:31)
- Teaching our puppies to hold positions (4:46)
- Holding positions amidst distractions (5:50)
- "Relax" for exit (7:08)
- "Relax" session two (4:39)
- "Wait" at door (1:59)
- Increasing distractions for handler focus (9:02)
- "Stay" in a new environment (2:49)
- Off-Leash stay maintenance (3:32)
Teaching Our Pups How to FOCUS
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Cooperative Care
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- The harness isn't scary! (4:07)
- Intro to nail trims (6:31)
- Offered paw (4:54)
- Nail Trims - Session two (4:47)
- Why teach a chin rest? (8:57)
- Chin rest- session two (6:11)
- Nail trims - session three (7:51)
- Nail trims - session four (5:17)
- Touching collars doesn't need to be scary (5:25)
- Helping minimize handling sensitivities (6:45)
- Vet visits during a pandemic (9:20)
- Nail trims- session five (3:33)
- Chin rests for grooming (6:36)
- Today we trimmed TWO nails! (4:44)
- Maintenance nail trims (5:36)
Loose Leash Walking
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- Loose Leash Walking 101 (4:20)
- Reinforce offered check-ins! (2:47)
- Prep for on-leash skills (2:26)
- Let's talk "loose leash walking!" (3:33)
- Introducing the "golden zone" (3:34)
- Session two (5:48)
- "With me" vs. sniffy time (2:16)
- How walking equipment can help aid the process (5:58)
- Increasing our "wait" criteria at corners (4:47)
- Pre-walk warm up! (4:36)
Let's Teach Our Puppies to "Go Around"
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How to Attain a Stellar Recall!
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Rear End Awareness and "Backing Up"
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HELP! My Puppy Likes to JUMP on Everything!
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Taking our "show" on the road!
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Bringing it all together
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Getting Fancy!
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Resource Guarding 101
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Ally Verba, CPDT-KA CSAT FFCT
Ally Verba is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer that has been helping families attain their training goals since 2010. In addition to her CPDT-KA credentials she is also a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. Though Separation Anxiety and Puppy Training & Socialization are her specialties, she is happy to take on additional behavior cases of all shapes and sizes!
Ally's approach to training is based on choice, empowerment, and positive reinforcement. She believes that allowing our pets to navigate their worlds without unnecessary fear and anxiety helps to not only create healthy human-canine bonds, but also sets up our pets for the years to come.