Three focused days of skill-building. Each session is 5–15 minutes. Start whenever you're ready.
Why this first: "Leave it" gives your dog a job to do instead of grabbing, lunging, or surfing. The impulse gets redirected, not suppressed.
Hold a treat in your closed fist. Let your dog sniff, paw, lick — stay neutral and wait.
The moment they pull back even slightly, mark immediately and reward from your other hand.
Gradually say "leave it" before presenting your fist. Then move to treats on the floor.
your dog will pause before lunging by rep 8 today. That pause is the entire skill.
📅 3 sessions × 10 reps
Why this first: your dog mouths because it's their native play language. Today you teach them human skin is always off limits.
When teeth touch skin, go completely still and silent — no yelp, no pulling away, no reaction.
After 30 seconds of no contact, re-engage. If biting continues immediately, stand and walk away.
Redirect to a tug toy the moment you sense arousal building. Make the toy the exciting choice.
your dog will start choosing the toy over skin by rep 4 or 5 today.
📅 Applied through all play sessions today
Why this first: "Drop it" removes the guarding reflex. your dog learns that trading is better than holding — because they always get something back.
Let your dog hold a toy they enjoy. Reveal a treat and hold it near their nose.
Say "drop it." When the toy falls, mark and reward. Return the toy immediately.
Returning the toy is the lesson — dropping something does not mean losing it.
your dog will release on the first cue by rep 5 today. The trade-back is what makes it click.
📅 3 sessions × 8 reps
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