Orientation on Dog Training for Dog and Puppy Parents

Welcome to the k9HS Orientation Online Course This Orientation on Dog Training for Dog and Puppy Parents is your first step toward clear, effective, and humane training—designed to prepare you for success in both k9HS Online courses and in-person programs at Canine High School. Whether you’re starting with a young puppy or working with an adult dog, this course gives you the foundation most dog owners never receive—a practical system for communication, structure, and daily routines that work in real life. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, build engagement through reinforcement-based training, and create a calm learning environment at home. You’ll also learn how to prevent common behavior challenges and turn everyday moments into training opportunities. But training doesn’t happen in isolation. Your dog’s ability to learn is directly connected to their physical and emotional wellness. This course introduces essential care practices that support learning, including nutrition, exercise, health awareness, and daily routines. 📚 What You’ll Learn • Creating a calm learning space • Making training engaging and rewarding • Using markers (click or “Yes!”) for clarity • Teaching with shaping, capturing, and luring • Building consistent daily training habits • Nutrition and feeding basics • Safe, age-appropriate exercise • Parasite prevention and health awareness • Daily routines that support long-term wellness 🐕 Built for Real Life With just 5–15 minutes a day, you can begin to see meaningful progress. All materials are family-friendly, making it easy for everyone to stay consistent. Let's get started building the foundation for a lifetime of clear communication, trust, and learning with your puppy or dog!