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WW527: May 18- From Cookies to Calm: The Secret to a Relaxed Down Stay

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WW527: May 18- From Cookies to Calm: The Secret to a Relaxed Down Stay

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Would you love for your dog to hold a calm, relaxed down stay while you go about your activities? In this workshop, you’ll learn the strategies and techniques to teach your dog to maintain a comfortable stay without relying on constant reinforcement. By understanding when and how to reduce treats and using reinforcement strategically, you can build a stay where your dog settles naturally, whether on the ground or on a station.

We’ll cover:

  • -Building value in the down stay with proper rewards
  • -Transitioning to stays without reinforcement during the behavior
  • -Establishing a release routine that keeps your dog motivated
  • -Troubleshooting common challenges
  • -Practical applications for stays in exciting environments

This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your dog’s existing stay. Let’s transform your dog’s stay into a behavior that’s reliable and relaxed!


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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday May 18th

Video Submissions Due Date:  Sunday May 25th @ 12pm noon PT 

Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday May 28th

Nicole Wiebusch Instructor: Nicole Wiebusch

Nicole Wiebusch CPDT-KA (she/her) has been competing in dog sports for over 25 years.  Starting in 4-H, Nicole quickly became addicted to the sport of obedience and has been showing in obedience, rally, and agility ever since.  (Click here for full bio and to view Nicole's upcoming courses)

Registration

Working Spot  - $39.95. Working participants will submit a short video (approx. 90 seconds) for instructor feedback. Limited number of spots available.

Auditors - $29.95. Unlimited number of spots available. Will receive access to all materials, but will not receive personalized instructor feedback.

Registration opens at 9:00 am Pacific Time on Apr 22, 2025

Registration closes at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time on May 31, 2025

 

WW527 Workshop Subscriptions

WW527: May 18- From Cookies to Calm: The Secret to a Relaxed Down Stay

WW527 Gold
$39.95

Working participants will submit a short video (approx. 90 seconds) for instructor feedback. Limited number of spots available.

WW527 Auditors Workshop
$29.95

Unlimited number of spots available. Will receive access to all materials, may ask general questions on course materials in class forum.

Find more details, refund policies and answers to common questions in the Help center.

 

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