Ready for your dog to listen to you and have behavior you’re proud of? Want to have fun while you train?

Then this online class is for you! Using the extensive online classroom materials (with video!) and the interactive forum with your trainer, we’ll train the following core behaviors: Sit, Down, Place, Come, Walk on a Loose Leash, and Leave It. Your class's expert trainer will answer your questions and give feedback on your submitted videos. 

This class will prepare you to take our Manners 2 class, whether you choose to take that class online or at one of the What a Great Dog! Training Centers in the Dallas area. Note, to be placed in an in-facility class, a brief, free evaluation will be required to determine if your dog can perform the Manners 1 behaviors with strange dogs and people in the ring.

At the time of purchase, you'll gain access to full class. Most people take 4 - 6 weeks to work through all the lessons with their dog.

Course Preview

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Welcome

    • Get Ready to Train!
  • 2

    Week 1 - Fundamentals

    • Introduction to Week 1

    • Clicker Magic

    • Name Game

    • Touch

    • Sit

    • Holding the Sit Position

    • Settle on the Mat (Place)

    • The Right Reward is Key

    • Practice Homework
  • 3

    Week 2 - Enrichment for the win!

    • Week 2 Introduction

    • How to Warm Up

    • Moving to the Mat

    • Say Please

    • Orient to Handler for Leash Walking

    • Yielding to Leash Pressure

    • Follow Me

    • Non-Greeting with People

    • Enrichment for Your Dog

    • Socialization

    • Practice Homework
  • 4

    Week 3 - Call me Anytime

    • Introduction to Week 3

    • Attention in the Face of Distraction

    • Leash Handling

    • Casual Leash Walking

    • Managed Leash Walking

    • Down

    • Coming When Called

    • Cookie Jar Rewarding

    • Four on the Floor Greetings

    • Practice Homework
  • 5

    Week 4 - Stay Pawsitive!

    • Introduction to Week 4

    • Turn Away

    • Introducing Stay

    • Leave It!

    • Handling Practice

    • Canine Body Language

    • Puppy Play Biting / Bite Inhibition

    • Practice Homework
  • 6

    Week 5 - Leave It to Me!

    • Introduction to Week 5

    • Casual Leash Walking - Passing Distractions

    • Managed People Greetings for the Social Butterfly

    • Managed People Greetings for the Cautious Canine

    • Leave It with Objects

    • Introducing Stay with Distance

    • Nutrition Steps

    • Practice Homework
  • 7

    Week 6 - Graduation!

    • Introduction to Week 6

    • Stay with Helper Distraction

    • Try Out a Dog Sport - Agility

    • Try Out a Dog Sport - Nose Work

    • Try Out a Dog Sport - Tricks (Spin)

    • Try Out a Dog Sport - Tricks (Rollover)

    • Learn About Other Dog Sports and Activities

    • Dog Activity - Therapy Dog