Leave & Drop it! for Dogs and Puppies Online Course

Welcome to the Leave-It & Drop-It! Online Course Leave-It and Drop-It are two of the most important safety skills your dog will ever learn. These cues prevent dogs from picking up dangerous objects, help them release items without conflict, and build the impulse control needed for calm, confident behavior at home and in real-life environments. In this course, you’ll learn how to teach both skills using gentle, reinforcement-based methods informed by the Puppy Start Right® curriculum. Training begins with simple hand exercises and gradually progresses to floorwork, movement, play, high-value items, and real-world distractions. Each step is structured to build clarity, trust, and emotional safety. Pet parents will gain the tools to prevent frustration, reduce running away or guarding tendencies, and establish a consistent communication system that helps dogs make good choices on their own. 📚 Course Curriculum • Leave-It Foundations and Advanced Applications • Drop-It Foundations and Advanced Applications • Impulse Control Essentials • Real-Life Practice and Problem Prevention 🎓 Graduation Benefits • A safer dog who reliably avoids or releases objects • A stronger relationship built on trust and cooperation • Access to the k9HS Alumni Learning Community This course empowers you to guide your dog with clarity and confidence, creating reliable skills that support safety, connection, and long-term well-being. Let’s get started!