Training checklists

NOTE: Most of the following files are .docx files so you’ll need to open them on a computer with a Word program. I did this so you can edit them to suit your needs.

The following files are training check lists developed by me that I have updated since starting with my Malinois 8 yrs ago. Feel free to use these for your own genius puppy (though in some cases, there are terms and jargon used from the source where I learned about it that may not make sense if you haven’t had the same training).

Socialization check list– This is an ever growing list as I learn of new things that can cause some dogs to stress out if they haven’t encountered it during the socialization window. The goal is to expose the puppy to as many of these items as possible and create a “feel good” feeling about each one (while making sure that none of them scare or stress the puppy). Feel free to use and share it.

foundation behaviors check off sheet – This is an over view check list. The training steps for many of these behaviors are found below. The green items are mostly things the puppy should master or have a solid understanding of by the age of 16 weeks. Yellow items the pup should have a solid understanding of by 6 months old. And red is the advanced stuff and things for when the pups joints have closed. This file helps explain some of the details of some of the behaviors and concepts: Foundation behaviors explained

TRAINING STEPS

Some of these assume a certain level of training when starting, others “lump” several steps together because they are designed primarily as my “reminders” of the basic steps. But I’m sharing them here in case others find them helpful. Each line of the check off sheet and each behavior within that line are repeated several times until the puppy/dog has mastered that level before moving to the next step. A highlighter can be used to add a mark each time the item is included in a training session.

FULL TUTORIALS:

Seminar on Self-Control: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEFOAiF3ifm5Uokuh-puKnsl3yXYWaH-

Engagement Training

Impulse Control

Loose leash walking

Heeling- what you need to know to train it

Heeling- Handler skills

Heeling- the dog’s skills

Pivot Training – Video by Kikopup

FOUNDATION BEHAVIORS CHECKLISTS:

Bite Inhibition Training

Broom chasing prevention (works on vacuums, rakes, mops, etc.)