| Week | Command / Skill | Real-World Application | |------|----------------|------------------------| | 1 | Review beginner skills + | Dog follows commands at a park or pet store | | 2 | Extended Stay (3 minutes, 30 feet away) | Place dog on a mat while you answer the door | | 3 | Loose-Leash Heel Position | Walk politely through crowded aisles | | 4 | Drop It & Leave It (with moving objects) | Prevent eating dropped medication or trash | | 5 | Go to Place (raised bed or mat) | Calm settle during dinner or guests | | 6 | Recalls with Distractions & Graduation Test | Reliable come-when-called from moderate distance |
| Resource | Type | Cost | Best For | |----------|------|------|----------| | | Free download | $0 | Reviewing basic cues | | Zak George’s “Dog Training Revolution” | YouTube series + book | Free–$15 | Visual learners | | Karen Pryor’s “Clicker Training” | PDF excerpts online | Free | Precision shaping | | AKC Canine Good Citizen Handbook | Official PDF ($9.99) | $10 | Preparing for CGC test | | Pet Professional Guild eBooks | Multiple titles | $5–$20 | Force-free, science-based | petsmart intermediate training guide pdf
The manual is divided into four progressive modules: | Week | Command / Skill | Real-World