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Try these free training programs from our friends at Dogo. For more, check out their website.

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New Dog Program

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New pup? No problem. This course will help you handle this very cute but very chaotic time. It covers 12 must-have skills in a week, from potty training to getting your dog to actually pay attention.

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All lessons

Lesson 1
Hand feeding, Potty training
4 min
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Lesson 2
Tug, Handling, Vocal cue
6 min
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Lesson 3
Name, Crate I
4 min
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Lesson 4
Name in a circle, Meet & greet
4 min
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Lesson 5
Bite inhibition, Put on a collar
4 min
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Lesson 6
Crate II
2 min
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Basic Obedience Program

NEW-Calendar Check Icon1 week
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Sometimes you’ve gotta go basic. This course will teach your dog to focus on you and listen for cues, all through positive reinforcement. (Time to stock up on treats.) All with 11 new skills in a week.

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All lessons

Lesson 1
Vocal cue, Hand feeding
4 min
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Lesson 2
Name, Sit
4 min
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Lesson 3
Down
2 min
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Lesson 4
Sit II, Name II
4 min
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Lesson 5
Stand, Put on a leash
4 min
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Lesson 6
Down II, Place
4 min
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Dogo

Our friends at Dogo are like the Jedi Masters of dog training. Check out their programs to teach your dog literally 100+ tricks. Or just master “sit.” Either works.

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