Everyday foundations
Responding to a name, walking on a loose lead and settling on a mat. Small skills that make shared routines easier.
Comfortable learning for your dog. A clearer direction for you. Training that makes room for both of you.
A small practice today. A familiar routine tomorrow.

From a first shared step to the foundations of individual assistance tasks. Start with what matters to your team.
Responding to a name, walking on a loose lead and settling on a mat. Small skills that make shared routines easier.
Clear cues, comfortable breaks and gradual practice in new environments. Build communication around your shared routine.
Explore specific helpful behaviours and break them into teachable steps. Begin with suitability and individual goals.
쉬어가는 연습 THE SPACE TO RESTDogs and people learn at different speeds. Notice and reward useful moments, make time for rest, and practise gradually in the places that matter.
Consider your routine and your dog’s responses to find a comfortable starting point.
One behaviour, a short practice and a clear cue create a chance to succeed.
Use your notes to adjust the difficulty and choose the next useful step.
From a walk around the block to a quiet place to rest. Small notes to take into your next practice.
A mat can become a comfortable place to rest, rather than a place where a dog must stay still.
Read the noteBegin with a short walk at a shared pace, rather than a longer route or a busier destination.
Read the noteA little more detail than “that went well” can make the next practice more useful.
Read the note