Where training starts
Training is not a set of tricks but a way to explain to the dog the rules you live by together. You can start with a puppy at 2–3 months: at that age it learns fastest, and a three-minute session does more than a half-hour one.
Three things matter more than any technique. First: one word per command - for everyone in the house. If one person says "come" and another "here", the dog hears two different signals. Second: the reward comes right after the correct action, not half a minute later. Third: every exercise ends with a release command, so the dog knows the work is over.
What's in the course
- Meet the course and the trainer
- Basic rules of interacting with your dog
- Behaviour rules with a puppy at home and outdoors
- The "sit" command
- How a dog should sit correctly
- The "down" command
- The "come" command - recall
- The "free" command - the release
- The "heel" command
Lessons unlock gradually: two right away, then one a week. It's not a retention trick but the method - a command needs to be consolidated before taking the next one. You get a reminder about each new lesson.
The videos are short, from twenty seconds to three minutes: easy to rewatch on the walk, right before practising.
The "sit" command: how to teach it
Take a treat, say "sit" and raise the hand with the treat above the dog's head. Reaching for it, the dog sits by itself. If not - help gently by pressing on the rump. End the exercise with the "free" command.
If it didn't work the first time, that's normal - the dog is learning too. Repetition brings the result, not one lucky attempt: don't stop if you don't see an effect straight away.
Common mistakes
- Sessions that are too long. A puppy needs 3–5 minutes several times a day - after that it simply stops hearing you.
- Repeating the command five times in a row. The dog learns that it can respond on the fifth.
- Scolding the dog for coming. Recall must always end with something good, even if you called it to leave the park.
- Different words and different rules from different family members.
- Starting in a noisy place. Home first, then the yard, and only then a street with dogs and cars.
Where to watch the lessons
The course opens in the app, in the "Training" section, and in the Telegram bot. You can ask the assistant about a lesson right in the chat - it answers with your dog's passport in mind: age, breed, health.
FAQ
At what age can I start training?
From 2–3 months, as soon as the puppy has settled in. At that age sessions must be very short - 3–5 minutes, but several times a day.
Is the course suitable for an adult dog?
Yes. An adult dog learns more slowly than a puppy but masters the basic commands just the same. The difference is that established habits take longer to retrain.
How much does the training course cost?
The course is part of the app - you don't buy it separately. In the plans, training is part of Basic; payment for plans is not connected yet.
Do I need treats?
At the start - yes, it's the easiest way to show the dog it did the right thing. Over time the treat is given every other time rather than every time, and is gradually replaced by praise.
My dog obeys at home but not outside. Why?
Because for the dog these are two different tasks: at home there are no smells, other dogs or cars. The skill is transferred gradually - first to the yard, then a quiet spot outside, and only then to places with lots of distractions.