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PUPPY 101 Portal
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Puppy 101 was created to provide a clear roadmap for raising a confident, well-mannered companion. Inside you’ll find the book, training planner,
and step-by-step video lessons designed to guide you through the
critical stages of puppy development.
Follow the lessons in order and use the 7-Week Daily Training Planner alongside your workbook for the best results.
TRAINING PORTAL
Puppy 101 Lessons
Follow the lessons in order. Each lesson builds upon the skills introduced
in the previous module and aligns with your 7-Week Daily Training Planner.
01 — Charging The Clicker
Teach your puppy that the click predicts reinforcement and begin building the communication system used throughout Puppy 101. This simple exercise lays the foundation for faster learning, clearer communication, and greater engagement throughout the training process.
02 — Crate Training
Teach your puppy that the Teach your puppy that the crate is a place of safety, calm, and independence. Proper crate training helps prevent anxiety, builds confidence, and creates structure during the early stages of development.
03 — Grooming
Introduce your puppy to handling, brushing, nail trims, and body sensitivity exercises. Early grooming practice helps create a cooperative dog that can comfortably navigate necessary care throughout life.
04 — Name Recognition
Teach your puppy to immediately orient toward you when their name is spoken. This foundational engagement exercise builds attention and strengthens your ability to guide your puppy through everyday situations.
05 — Sit
Introduce one of the first structured obedience commands while teaching your puppy how to slow down, think, and respond to guidance instead of acting on impulse.
06 — Place
Teach your puppy how to settle calmly on a designated cot or bed. Place develops impulse control, relaxation skills, and the ability to remain neutral while life happens around them.
07 — Targeting & Recall
Build engagement and introduce the foundations of a reliable recall. These exercises teach your puppy to seek you out, follow guidance, and remain connected even in distracting environments.
08 — Down
Teach your puppy how to fully relax and remain still for extended periods. Down encourages calmness, patience, and emotional regulation while reinforcing thoughtful decision-making.
09 — Command Differentiation
Help your puppy clearly understand the difference between commands and expectations. Differentiation creates clarity, improves reliability, and reduces confusion during training.
10 — Heel
Teach your puppy how to walk beside you with focus and purpose. Heel develops engagement, leash skills, and the ability to navigate the world without pulling, forging, or becoming distracted.
11 — Stay
Build duration, patience, and reliability by teaching your puppy to remain in position until released. Stay strengthens self-control and prepares your puppy for more advanced real-world situations.
Your success won’t come from
rushing through the lessons.
It comes from trusting the process.
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Complete the lessons in order.
Each lesson builds upon the previous one.
Resist the temptation to skip ahead.
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Use your planner every day.
The videos teach the How.
Your planner tells you what to practice each day.
03
Master each lesson before moving on.
Your puppy doesn’t need perfection.
They simply need understanding before introducing the next concept.
04
Consistency beats intensity.
30 intentional minutes every day
will outperform one long session once a week.
You’re not alone.
We’re here to help.
We’ve answered the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t listed, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Each lesson builds upon the previous one. Skipping ahead often creates confusion because your puppy hasn’t developed the foundation the next lesson depends on.
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Aim for 10–15 minutes, one to two times per day.
Short, consistent sessions are far more effective than one long training session each week.
If your puppy loses interest, simply stop your lesson and reserve their food for the next feeding time.
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Slow down.
If your puppy is struggling, revisit the previous lesson rather than pushing ahead. Progress comes from understanding—not rushing.
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No.
These lessons aren’t simply teaching commands—they’re teaching communication, engagement, impulse control, and a healthier state of mind.
The exercises matter just as much as the position itself.
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Only when your puppy can perform the current lesson confidently in multiple environments with minimal guidance.
There is no prize for finishing quickly.
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Mistakes are part of learning.
Stay calm, lower the difficulty if needed, and help your puppy succeed rather than repeating the command over and over.
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Absolutely.
Just make sure everyone is using the same commands, expectations, and rules. Consistency between family members is one of the biggest predictors of success.
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Lower the difficulty.
Reduce distractions, shorten the training session, and help your puppy succeed before gradually increasing the challenge again.
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Yes.
While Puppy 101 was designed for young puppies, the principles apply to dogs of any age. You may simply need to spend a little longer on each lesson.
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That’s completely normal.
You don’t need to master everything today. Focus on today’s lesson, today’s practice, and today’s progress.
Small, consistent improvements create lasting change.
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Puppy 101 is designed to build a calm, engaged foundation for the average puppy.
If your puppy is displaying intense fear, aggression, resource guarding, or significant reactivity, they may benefit from more individualized guidance than an online course can provide.
We’re happy to help you determine the best next step.
Still Need Help?
We’re happy to do all the heavy lifting for you!
Whether you need clarification on a lesson or would like us to lay down that foundation for you… we’re only an email away!