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Walk In Stride

Dog Walking Training Course

By ABC Shelter

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Welcome!

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Agenda

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OBJECTIVES

BASIC COMMANDS

REVIEW

INTRODUCTIONS

NEXT STEPS/EVALUATION

DOG WALKING TECHNIQUES

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OBJECTIVES

  1. Identify proper dog walking techniques (basic obedience, sit, down, leave it, stay/wait, heel, release and recall).
  2. Apply proper dog walking techniques such as basic obedience, sit, down, leave it, stay/wait, heel, release and recall while on walk with a dog.
  3. Apply proper commands to reduce/eliminate dog reactivity towards distractions while on your walk.

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INTRODUCTIONS

Introduce yourself to the group. Please share why you would like to volunteer and one fun/interesting fact about yourself!

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Pet owners surrender their pets to local animal shelters every year. Think of two or three reasons and add it to the whiteboard page.

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390,000

3.1 Million

2 Million

Dogs are euthanized each year.

Dogs enter shelters every year.

Dogs are adopted each year.

Source: www.aspca.org

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5 Basic Commands

Every well behaved dog should be able to execute the following commands…

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Commands

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COME

Recall to bring your dog back to where you are.

HEEL

Train your dog to walk along with you.

SIT

Get your dog to “sit” in place.

STAY

Your dog will remain in place until given a release command.

DOWN

Similar to sit, your dog will “lay down” in place.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

What can you do to ensure that your dog follows through with the commands given?

Why don’t dogs follow through with these basic commands?

Breakout Rooms

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Discussion

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

What can you do to ensure that your dog follows through with the commands given?

Why don’t dogs follow through with these basic commands?

Breakout Rooms

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Dog Walking Techniques

Positive attitude is key!

Patience is a virtue!

Variety is important.

Stay focused.

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Dog Walking Techniques

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  1. As we watch each training video complete the Plus, Delta, Questions portion of the table. We will discuss at the end of each video clip.

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Loose Leash

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Leave It

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Reactivity

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Distracted Dog

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A Dog’s Body Language

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Review

Jeopardy!

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Summary

  1. Attitude is everything. Maintain a positive attitude while on your walks.
  2. Don’t forget about your dog’s basic commands.
    1. come, heel, sit, stay, down
  3. Loose Leash walking is ideal to reduce reactive behaviors.
  4. Utilize defense handling techniques for an overly reactive dog.
  5. Praise, Praise, Praise!

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Next Steps/Evaluation

80%

Please print and keep a copy of your training certificate

Final evaluation at your local animal shelter.

Passing

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THANKS

Do you have any questions?

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petquestions@abcshelter.com

+1 234-567-8910

abcshelter.com

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