pups in public class homework

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We are so grateful that you have joined our class! Here is your homework - Some weeks we may stray off of the homework, but this is to be used as a general guideline.

Pups in Public Homework Guide
Practice your skills outside of class to build real-world success!

Week 1 – Foundations in Public
Homework:
  • Practice Leave It, Watch Me, Heel, and Settle in at least 3 different places (e.g., driveway, friend's yard, calm shopping center).

  • Focus on rewarding engagement and calmness in new environments.

  • Try to keep sessions short but frequent (5–10 minutes).


Week 2 – Stores & Handling Skills
Homework:
  • Practice Under (settling under furniture), Say Hi (sit before greeting), and Back (take a few steps backward on cue) at home or with friends.

  • Practice Wait at doorways or thresholds before entering rooms or outside.

  • Add gentle distractions like moving objects or noise.


Week 3 – Impulse Control & Public Manners
Homework:
  • Practice Finish (returning to heel from front), Back, and Out (dropping or leaving objects).

  • Try these in a more distracting environment if possible (e.g., near toys, balls, or in a quiet store).

  • Work on longer Settle durations (start with 1–2 minutes) in calm spots.


Week 4 – Distraction, Distance, Duration
Homework:
  • Practice Stay with increasing distance and duration (aim for 20+ seconds, handler out of sight briefly).

  • Practice Recall with distractions—call your dog away from food, toys, or people.

  • Use Look at That to teach your dog to notice distractions and check back with you.

  • Practice Leave It with dropped or moving food items on walks.


Week 5 – Putting It All Together
Homework:
  • Practice a structured walk combining Heel, Watch Me, Let’s Go, and Wait cues.

  • Practice Under/Place and Settle in busy or semi-busy spots (patio, café, plaza).

  • Practice Say Hi + polite greeting followed by re-engagement on Let’s Go.

  • Set up a simple Impulse Control Course at home or outside using Leave It, Under, Wait, and Come cues.

  • Celebrate your dog’s progress and take time for calm, fun bonding!

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