Week 1 — Calm First

• Short, frequent crate reps; release only when calm.
• Teach Place (bed/cot): mark & reward 1–2 sec of settle.
• Two 5-minute engagement sessions/day (name → eye contact; hand-target; indoor recall).

Week 2 — Leash & Doors

• Inside loose-leash patterning: 5–10 steps at heel → reward behind your leg.
• Default sit at doors; guests ignore until four paws are down.
• Add a release cue (Break) so excitement is on your terms.

Week 3 — Structured Socialization

• Quiet plazas at off-peak times.
• Rule of 3s: see 3 people/dogs/things at a thinking distance, 3× this week.
• Reward neutrality—your dog looks, then chooses you.

Week 4 — Distraction Proofing

• Place-to-Place around the house; brief downs for impulse control.
• Leash drills in new environments.
• “Nothing in Life Is Free” for meals, doors, couch invites.

Week 5 — Reliable Recall & Drop-It

• 6–10 long-line recalls/day; pay big for first response.
• Trade-up “Drop it”: present better reward → mark when released → sometimes return item.

Week 6 — Real-World Reps

• Dog-friendly patios/parks (start far from action) with short settle periods.
• Log distractions that break focus—train below that level next session.

Separation Anxiety — Fast Doodle Wins

• Do micro-departures (30–120s) many times daily; keep reunions low-key.
• Give a stuffed lick mat or chew only when you leave the room.
• Low white noise reduces startle; do training before cardio to keep arousal in check.

Need a jumpstart? Many doodles benefit from a short board & train to install foundations, followed by private or in-home lessons to transfer skills to your routines.

In-Home Dog Training (DFW)

Perfect for door greetings, jumping, leash skills in your neighborhood, and multi-handler households. We coach the whole family for consistent results.

Private Lessons & Board & Train

Clean up heeling, recall, and Place with controlled distractions—or accelerate progress with a focused board & train and a clear transfer session back home.