Angier K9 Field Notes
Teaching outlines from the current evidence
Explore 103 existing Tier 3 teaching outlines, with their prerequisites, demonstrations, exercises and review questions where recorded.
These are draft teaching resources already present in the research. They are not a completed course or an individually prescribed training plan. Check the source and its limitations; practical exercises need trainer review for the intended dog and setting.
Why does my dog only listen when I'm pulling the leash?Open the source-linked teaching outlineShould I pull my dog into position?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat do I do when my dog ignores a command?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat makes a correction fair?Open the source-linked teaching outlineIs one hard correction kinder than lots of small ones?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does my dog do something else instead of obeying?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat if my dog doesn't seem to care about corrections?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat if correcting my dog doesn't work?Open the source-linked teaching outlineMy dog shuts down during training - what do I do?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat do I do right after correcting my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy would pressure ever calm a nervous dog down?Open the source-linked teaching outlineIs it kinder to leave my dog uncorrected?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat is the kindest thing I can do for my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineIs my dog being spiteful?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat level should an e-collar be set to?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy isn't my e-collar working?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWill my dog only listen when the e-collar is on?Open the source-linked teaching outlineDoes an e-collar hurt?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat equipment do I actually need?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy has 'no' stopped working on my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat are the words I actually have to remember?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow does my dog know when he can stop?Open the source-linked teaching outlineDo I need to teach my dog to stay?Open the source-linked teaching outlineCan a word go bad for my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineDoes my dog only obey when he knows what's coming?Open the source-linked teaching outlineDoes my dog actually know the command?Open the source-linked teaching outlineShould I accept a half-done command?Open the source-linked teaching outlineShould I repeat the command if my dog doesn't move?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does my dog lie down when I ask for a sit?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat toy should I use to train my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineMy dog doesn't play - can that be fixed?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I train my dog without treats?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat if my dog doesn't care about toys or food?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy doesn't this trainer use treats?Open the source-linked teaching outlineMy dog won't take treats or toys when he's nervousOpen the source-linked teaching outlineShould I let my dog sniff before training?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does my dog freeze, and why won't he listen when he's scared?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWill my nervous dog ever be normal?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I build my dog's confidence?Open the source-linked teaching outlineShould I let my nervous dog back away?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I calm a stressed dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat does progress look like for a fearful dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineMy dog follows me everywhere - is that a good sign?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow can I tell what my dog is feeling?Open the source-linked teaching outlineIs my dog confused or is he refusing?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I know the training isn't hurting my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhose fault is it when a command fails?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow much of my dog's behaviour is coming from me?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does my dog react to how I stand?Open the source-linked teaching outlineDoes my dog's breed decide how he'll train?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I stop my dog reacting - for real, not just on the surface?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow does a correction actually change my dog's mind?Open the source-linked teaching outlineDoes my dog have to like other dogs?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy did my dog become aggressive?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do you safely work with a dog that bites?Open the source-linked teaching outlineMy dog locks on and stops hearing meOpen the source-linked teaching outlineShould I train this or just manage it?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I introduce two dogs that don't get on?Open the source-linked teaching outlineCan another dog help - or test - my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow long should my dog hold a place command?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat is place, and what should it mean to my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat do I do when my dog is loose in the house and misbehaves?Open the source-linked teaching outlineCan I drop my dog while he's moving away from me?Open the source-linked teaching outlineShould my dog heel for the whole walk?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does my dog's heel fall apart when we walk?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I stop my dog running off on walks?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do you get a dog to listen without a leash?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I train my dog to be off leash?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhen is it safe to let my dog off the leash?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat is the difference between come and let's go?Open the source-linked teaching outlineMy dog ignored me and then came back - can I tell him off?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I stop my dog bolting or escaping?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow long should a training session be?Open the source-linked teaching outlineCan I practise a command too much?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow many repetitions should I ask for?Open the source-linked teaching outlineCan it be too hot to train?Open the source-linked teaching outlineShould I stop my dog before he misbehaves?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat should I use to distract my dog when I test him?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhere and when should I train my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does my dog obey at home but not outside?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy does the training stop working when my dog gets home?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I know what I'm actually asking for?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I know if my dog is actually reliable?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat happens in a first dog training session?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow many rules should my dog have?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do I teach my dog to make better choices?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy do I need training if the trainer does the work?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWill the training last?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat happens in the first week after my dog comes home?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWill my dog listen to me the way he listens to the trainer?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow does a training facility actually run a case?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat does a board-and-train actually deliver?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy is my trainer so blunt about the risks?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow long will it take to train my dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow perfect does my dog have to be?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhy is all of this filmed?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat happens before any training starts?Open the source-linked teaching outlineIs there one right way to train a dog?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow do you train two dogs in one house?Open the source-linked teaching outlineIs my dog in the wrong home?Open the source-linked teaching outlineHow is a protection dog started?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat comes first in bite work?Open the source-linked teaching outlineWhat does the person in the suit have to do?Open the source-linked teaching outline