Board and Train Return Transfer Protocol
(can also be used to recover basics level training when maintenance has
been neglected)
First week:
Work the *core-set exercises, alternating the leash
position between collar and bridging link.
Work as many of these patterns as your schedule will allow per day. Once a day, using your longe line, work some
recalls to the position straight sit in front, and some stand-stays.
Second week:
Work the core-set exercises, alternating the leash position as
[:collar, bridging link, off leash, bridging link:] and work as many of these
patterns as your schedule will allow per day.
A couple times per day work some throw chain recalls (on the six foot
lead), and practice stand-for-exams with people familiar with your dog.
Third week:
Work the core-set exercises, alternating between on and off
leash (light line remains in use for this).
In some separate session [daily] begin to slowly add distance to the
recall (use your light line) as you and the dog become more and more
responsible as a working team: master and dog.
Note: read chapter XVI in the book, and use your throw chain
responsibly.
Each day you and the dog have had a good session, with
little need for correction during the session, cut a foot or two off the light
line. Eventually, you’ll be all the way
up to the tab, and a week or so later you can get rid of that as well.
Begin using the stand-for-exam for meet and greets of family
and familiar guests, and for basic grooming needs.
Helpful ideas and support are in chapters XIII, XIV, XV, and
XVI. Feel free to contact me if you need
any help making the transition smooth and successful, and be sure to ask about
advanced levels of obedience training.
Class or Companion Dog Planner Transfer Protocol
(can also be used to recover basics level training when maintenance has
been neglected)
First week:
Group handout or planner sheets 1-2 and 3 together, and work
the last two days of each sheet
Second week:
Group handout or planner sheets 4,5 and **6 together, and
work the last two days of each sheet
Third week:
Group handout or planner sheets 7, 8&9, 10 together, and
work the least two days of each sheet
At the end of the third week, the principle trainer can
“test” the new handler’s proficiencies by using the same tests used in class. From
that point, the new handler should have no problems working the chapter XVI
details for himself.
**IMPORTANT: Be sure to advise and check the new handler on
the throw chain rules. And if the new handler
cannot grasp the rules nor the practice – then stop his transfer at the week
five sheet, and do not allow him/her to proceed with the off leash
training. Some throw chain mistakes can
set you back all the way to day one. If
you have even the slightest reservation about the new handler’s ability to get
it right – then don’t instruct him on it in the first place.
*Core-set Exercise:
a. straight line heeling; to an
b. automatic sit; to a
c. sit stay; to a
d. down; to a
e. down-stay; to an
f. exercise finish, and then back to ‘a.’ (note: this is a
good place to make the leash change)
