K9TT BASIC OBEDIENCE INTENSIVE (14-DAY PROGRAM)

• Around the Cot 

• Watch Me 

• Front Sit 

• Step Sit 

Purpose: The Warm-Up helps Josie transition into training mode, build engagement with the handler, and prepare for learning 

1. Sit — Neutral, firm tone. Hand signal: palm facing up. 

2. Place — Neutral, firm tone. Hand signal: open hand guiding toward the cot. 

3. Down — Neutral, firm tone. Hand signal: palm facing down. 

4. Stay — Slightly firmer tone. Hand signal: stop-sign hand. 

5. Recall (Come) — Fun, excited tone. No required hand signal. You may use any hand signal you like, such as clapping, but stay consistent. 

6. Heel (Loose Leash Walking) — Neutral tone. Hold the treat at your chest to encourage eye contact and engagement while walking. If right-handed, hold the treat with your right hand and the leash with your left hand. As the dog improves, gradually fade the treat. 

7. Break (Release Command) — Happy, excited, high-pitched tone. No hand signal required. You may throw a treat away from the dog to clearly release them from the command. 

8. Leave it & Drop it (Additional Commands)-- Helping impulse control while training with distractions 

1. Command Consistency 

Pick one command word and one hand signal only, and stay consistent. Don't change them around. 

2. One Command Rule 

Give the command once. Avoid repeating commands. If the dog does not respond, help the dog succeed instead of repeating the command. 

• Distance

• Duration 

• Distractions 

All commands are practiced every day. 

No command is dropped from the program. 

Difficulty increases throughout the program using the 3 Ds.

Date: 6/8/26

Drop-off:

• Bomo Koral Park (Parking Lot A)  Google Map

Pick-up:

• William Mason Park  Google Map

Training Locations 

• William Mason Park   Google Map

• Avenue of the Arts "Dog Park"  Map

 Training 

• Relationship Building (Follow Me) 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. Intro to all Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice  

Date: 6/9/26

Locations 

 • William Mason Park  Google Map

 • Bark Park Costa Mesa (outside dog park) 

 Training 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

•  Increase Duration and Distance

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. All Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice  

Date: 6/10/26

Locations 

 • William Mason Park  Google Map

 • Bark Park Costa Mesa (outside dog park) 

 Training 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

•  Increase  3 Ds (Distance, Duration, and Distraction) 

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. All Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice  

Date: 6/11/26

Locations 

 • William Mason Park  Google Map

 • The District, Tustin 

 Training 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

 • Distractions: Toys, food 

•  Increase  3 Ds (Distance, Duration, and Distraction) 

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. All Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice  

Date: 6/17/26

Locations 

 • William Mason Park  Google Map

 •  Bark Park Costa Mesa (outside dog park)  

 Training 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

•  Dog Distractions: Bubble Tea, Leo 

• Increase 3 Ds (Distance, Duration, and Distraction) 

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. All Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice  

Date: 6/18/26

Locations 

 • Bark Park

 • Client's Home 

 Training 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

• Home Training 

• Distractions at home: Fence and Wall, Neighbor Dogs, etc

• Increase 3 Ds (Distance, Duration, and Distraction) 

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. All Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice  

Date: 6/19/26

Locations 

 • William Mason Park 

 • PetSmart 

 Training 

• Daily Warm-Up 

• All Commands 

• Dog Distractions

• Increase 3 Ds (Distance, Duration, and Distraction)

 • Additional dogs and handlers from the K9TT Alumni & Lifetime Support Group will join training sessions. This is not a play session. Dogs are expected to remain focused on their handlers and training until work is completed.  

Homework 

1. Warm-Up 

2. All Commands 

3. Focus on the commands that are weakest and need the most practice