The Dog Training Field Guide
A free 21-page field guide. The rules good trainers work by, nine foundation skills as step-by-step protocols with a clear point to move on, the common problem behaviours, and a 30-day plan. Made for your dog and your suburb, and emailed to you.
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How we train
“Discipline is not punishment. It is clear rules, taught the same way every time, until the right choice is the easy one.”
What's inside
- 01
An example: Lerato and Juno
How a reactive young dog changes when the rules change. The principles, in one story.
- 02
The rules of discipline
Structure and boundaries, not punishment: timing, management, one cue per meaning, and when to make it harder.
- 03
Nine foundations
Marker, name, sit, down, stay, recall, loose lead, leave it and place. Each a protocol with a pass mark and the common mistakes.
- 04
House rules and routines
Doors, food, furniture, toilet, rest, time alone and handling.
- 05
Problem behaviours
Jumping, pulling, barking, mouthing and guarding: why they happen, how to manage them, what to teach instead.
- 06
Your first 30 days
A day-by-day plan with checkpoints at day 7, 14 and 30.
- 07
Your suburb and the cheat sheet
Where to practise near you, what this season means for training, and one page to keep on the fridge.
Questions
Is the NogPets training guide really free?
Yes. It costs nothing and there is nothing to buy. Leave your email and the PDF is emailed to you.
What does the guide teach?
The rules of discipline (structure and boundaries, taught with rewards), nine foundation skills as step-by-step protocols, house rules, the common problem behaviours and a 30-day plan. No force, no fear.
What does "discipline" mean here?
Clear rules, taught the same way every time: reward the behaviour you want within a second, prevent the one you don't, and make it harder only once the dog gets it right 8 times out of 10. It never means punishment.
How is it made for my suburb?
When you give your suburb, the guide names places to practise near you and weather tips for the season. Your dog's name is used all the way through.
Is it for puppies or older dogs?
Both. The same reward-based protocols work at any age. For aggression, guarding or severe fear, see your vet first, then a qualified reward-based behaviour professional.
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