06/19/2025
T R A I N I N G🩵C H A L L E N G E #2!
WEEK 2
CONCEPT:
Repetition of tasks and waiting for the release cue builds patience & mental strength!💪
THE GAME:
Practice alternating sit/break, sit/down, down/break, down/sit.
Walk around your dog while he or she is holding a command… Go in both directions, clockwise & counterclockwise, both at close range and full leash length. Remind your dog “good sit! or good down!” at least 4 times while circling your dog. No heeling or walking in between.
Just positions. 🧘♀️
THE GOAL:
Practice the release command “Break” all throughout the work out. It solidifies self control and helps your dog know clearly when they can release a command.
THE CHALLENGE:
Work with this game each day twice a day and try to work through all of the levels if you are a beginner and try to get creative with the advanced levels if that is where you are starting…
Increase your dog’s self-control and mindfulness through this game!

Beginner:
Keep it short with about 3 minutes total just to keep it lively and to keep your dog intrigued by the game. Vary the intervals… keep ‘em guessing and engaged!
Intermediate:
Ramp the game up to 5 minutes and try it outside for more diversity and distractions, bounce a ball.
Advanced:
Use silent hand signals for diversity as well as verbal commands with no hands to make it more challenging for your dog.
Masters Degree:
Take this same game into a store like Tractor Supply, Lowe’s or Walmart for more challenges while the dog is focusing and remaining calm, cool & composed.
YOU’RE THE GUIDE!
Make this playful like Simon Says or yoga-like… Decide if your dog needs to be more active or if your dog needs to focus on being quiet and calm.
G A M E O N ! 🙌
