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4-week training plan (weekly milestones)
Week 1: Establish routine, crate introduction, start Leave It + short loose-leash practice. Week 2: Build recall with long line, increase impulse control durations, add enrichment puzzles. Week 3: Progress leash reactivity desensitization, extend separation practice, practice off-leash in secure area if recall reliable. Week 4: Proof behaviors in distracting environments, fade continuous treats, set maintenance plan.
| Playful or Manageable | Potentially Dangerous | |---------------------------|----------------------------| | Zoomies in the yard | Aggression toward people or pets | | Stealing a single sock | Eating toxic items (chocolate, meds) | | Barking at a squirrel | Breaking out of crate or house | | Counter-surfing bread | Destructive chewing of cords/walls |
The Viral Explosion
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- Start: show low-value treat, cover and reward for looking away.
- Progress: place treat on floor, reward for ignoring; add “Leave it” cue.
- Advanced: offer forbidden object, trade for high-value reward.
In a world that's increasingly complex and knotty, it's essential to find ways to untangle ourselves and connect with our inner wildness. So, the next time you're feeling stuck or suffocated by the demands of everyday life, take a deep breath, and let your inner "ohknotty dog gone wild" spirit shine through. You never know where it might lead you!