Homeschool by LAY LO®/Homeschool by LAY LO - Membership Library

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Homeschool by LAY LO - Membership Library

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Homeschool helps you raise the very best dog at home with 1:1 online mentorship from certified R+ trainers, groomers and nutritionists. We're here for your dog's lifetime. With Homeschool, you'll receive unlimited access to our growing video course library, 20+ expert-led videos, daily challenges and shopping lists.

Curriculum

Introduction - How to Ace Homeschool

How to Access Your Resources
Fear & Force Free
Preparing for Formal Training
Taking Training Call Outside
Design & Dog-friendly Pet Essentials

Understanding How Dogs Think and Learn

Dive into the fascinating world of canine cognition! This module offers a comprehensive overview of how dogs think and learn, providing valuable insights into their behaviors, instincts, and communication styles. Explore effective ways to teach cues both inside and outside the home, with a focus on strengthening the reliability of these signals in various environments. This module equips you with general knowledge about canine intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and learning processes. Whether you're seeking to enhance your relationship with your dog or simply expand your understanding of these remarkable animals, these essential resources lay the foundation for effective training and connection. Join us to unlock the mysteries of your dog's mind and improve their responsiveness to cues in any setting!

Understanding How Dogs Think and Learn
The Rule of 3 for Rescues and Puppies
Observe and Reward
Understanding Management
Operant Consequences
All About Treats!
Treat Delivery
Marking Behaviors with a Clicker
Introducing Cues
Shaping
Fading a Lure

Understanding Dog Body Language

How to understand and communicate with your dog!

How to Speak Dog!
Permission to Pet
Constructional Affection
Stress and Appeasement Behaviors
Stress Escalation Ladder
Understanding Triggers
Trigger Stacking

Enrichment

Enrichment is necessary to help provide positive outlets for normal and natural pup behavior. Enrichment lets pups do what comes naturally to them—like sniffing around, playing, digging, running, exploring, and socializing. Studies show that enrichment has a lot of benefits for pups, such helping promote relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, increasing their resilience and cognitive skills, strengthening their bond with their humans, and is a necessary component to meeting your pups needs.

In this module you'll learn all about the different types of enrichment, why they are important for your pup's mental and physical wellbeing and how to create a weekly enrichment plan!

What is Enrichment?
Trifecta Of Calm
Physical Enrichment
Physical Enrichment for Puppies
The Right Way to Play Tug
How to Dig Digging!
Trick Training
Cognitive Enrichment
Social Enrichment
Indoor Socialization for Puppies
Food Enrichment
Food Dispenser Toy Recipes
Scent / Sensory Enrichment Games
Scent Enrichment - Beginning Nose Work 1
Scent Enrichment - Beginning Nose Work 2
More Scent Games
Weekly Enrichment Planner
Weekly Enrichment Planner Example

Potty Training

The Patience of Potty Training
Creating a Routine
Potty Training Schedule
Potty Training - Mess Removal
Potty Training Log
Sample Potty Training Schedule

Independence/Confinement Training

Options to consider when you ask yourself 'Where am I going to put the dog???'

Introduction to Independence Training
Independence Training Activity
Absence Rehearsal
Proper Introduction to a Crate
Creating A Comfort Zone

Learning Cues

How to Teach Name
Teaching Look
Teaching Sit
Come when Called
How to Teach Place/Spot
How to Teach Touch (Targeting)
Teaching Go Say Hi
Teaching Leave It
Teaching Drop It
Teaching Wait and Controlled Release
Teaching Advanced Focus - Zen Look
Introduction to Collar and Harness
Introduction to Leash Skills
Beginning Outdoor Leash Walking
Teaching a Barrier / Boundary Recall
Teaching a Collar Grab
Cue Training Planner Worksheet

Recall Magic

Teaching recall in 4 easy and fun steps!

Intro To Recall Training Series
Recall Training - Part 1
Recall Training - Part 2
Recall Training - Part 3
Recall Training - Part 4
Making Recall Fun

Proofing Behaviors

The 3 Ds of Training
Increasing Distractions
Building Duration
Duration in Position
Duration on Station
Duration in Motion
Introduction to Distance
Distance in Position
Distance - Cues from Afar
Cue Proofing
Cue Proofing Exercises
Cue Proofing Worksheet

Cooperative Care: Grooming & Handling

Introduction to Grooming & Handling
Cooperative Care - Lesson One
Cooperative Care - Lesson Two
Permission to Pet

Pattern Power Games

Pattern Power - Down & Up Game
Pattern Power - 3-2-1 Counting Game
Pattern Power - Station to Station Game
Pattern Power - High to Low Game
Pattern Power - Run Away!
Pattern Power - Treat at Your Feet

Teething / Chewing / Biting

How to address play biting in young puppies!

Teething
Chewing
Play Biting Tips!

Address Unwanted Behaviors

Jumping
Controlled Greetings / No Jump
Barking/Whining/Vocalizing
Understanding Resource Guarding
Preventing Resource Guarding
Environmental Management for Resource Guarding
Urine Marking
Mounting
Coprophagia (Stool Eating)

Desensitization and Counter Conditioning

Desensitization
Conditioning and Counter Conditioning
Fear Desensitization and Counter Conditioning
Sound Desensitization

Reactivity

Resources about helping dogs who have Big Feelings navigate the world more comfortably and safely for everyone!

5 Fs of Fear Responses
Environmental Management
Understanding Triggers
Trigger Stacking Worksheet
Understanding Thresholds in Reactivity
Thresholds Worksheet
Desensitization
Impulse Control
Helpful Cues for Reactivity - LOOK
Helpful Cues for Reactivity - Pattern Power 3-2-1
Helpful Cues for Reactivity - Run Away / Flight Cue
Helpful Cues for Reactivity - Station to Station

Separation Related Behaviors

Understanding Thresholds
Independence Training
Creating a Home Comfort Zone / Safe Space
Absence Rehearsal

Working with Deaf Dogs

Marking for Deaf Dogs

Bonus Videos

Homeschool by LAY LO: Virtual Dog Training Review with Lilly
Homeschool by LAY LO: Virtual Dog Training Review with Julia
Homeschool by LAY LO: Virtual Dog Training Review with Lynn
How to desensitize your dog to a harness
How to train your pup to love their crate
Introducing: Touch

Design & Lifestyle

Training Series: The LAY LO Way to Keep Your Dog Off the Couch
Training Series: The LAY LO Way to Keep Your Dog Off the Couch
Should Your Dog Sleep In Your Bed? How Bad Can It Be?