1. Puppy Preschool: The Kindergarten of Dog Training
For: Puppies (6 weeks - 5 months old)
Duration: 6-8 weeks
What They Learn:
🐾 How to socialize (AKA how to stop being scared of literally everything)
🐾 Basic commands: sit, stay, come
🐾 That humans don’t actually enjoy having their fingers chewed off
Think of this as puppy etiquette school—like charm school, but with more drool.
2. Basic Dog Training: For Dogs Who Need a Life Coach
For: Dogs 5+ months old
Duration: 8-10 weeks
What They Learn:
🐾 Walking politely on a leash (instead of dragging you down the street)
🐾 Sitting and staying like they actually mean it
🐾 The fine art of "heeling" (a fancy way of saying “walk nicely beside me, please”)
This is the "My dog is adorable, but a menace" stage. If your pup is still operating like a lawless tornado, this is your go-to class.
3. Intermediate Dog Training: Leveling Up
For: Dogs who’ve completed basic training
Duration: 8-10 weeks
What They Learn:
🐾 Staying in place for longer (yes, patience is a thing they can develop)
🐾 Following commands from people other than their favorite human
🐾 Becoming a more respectable citizen of the dog world
This is where you start fine-tuning your dog's manners—like upgrading them from “enthusiastic gremlin” to “semi-civilized companion.”
4. Advanced Dog Training: Jedi Master Level
For: Dogs who’ve completed intermediate training
Duration: 8-10 weeks
What They Learn:
🐾 Sitting and staying even when you’re out of sight (yes, it’s possible)
🐾 Walking beside you WITHOUT a leash (goodbye, leash burns!)
🐾 Prepping for the Canine Good Citizen test
At this point, your dog is almost ready for a graduation cap. Just one more level to go...
5. The Canine Good Citizen Test: The Ivy League of Dog Training
For: Dogs who’ve completed all previous courses
Duration: However long it takes to pass the test
What They Learn:
🐾 The 10 essential skills to be officially declared a "Good Dog"
🐾 How to behave like a respectable member of society
🐾 The secret to making their humans incredibly proud
Passing this test is a big deal. It’s like a dog diploma—except instead of a piece of paper, your reward is a pet who actually listens.
So, What’s Next?
Decide which level of training suits your pup, and get started! Not sure? Ask a local dog trainer—many offer free consultations. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll have a dog who listens instead of launching themselves at unsuspecting houseguests.
Good luck, and may your training sessions be filled with patience… and plenty of treats. 🍖
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