Stage 3: Adult Dogs (1 to 3 years) - Intermediate Training
Goals:
• Improve reliability and duration of commands
• Teach advanced commands and tricks
Address specific behavior issues such as barking, jumping, and anxiety
Tips:
• Increase session complexity by adding distance, distractions, and duration.
• Teach commands like leave it, wait, heel, place, and emergency recall.
• Begin proofing behaviors indoors and outdoors.
• Use clicker training or marker words to pinpoint good behavior.
• Incorporate problem-solving games and scent work to engage your dog mentally.
• Use management tools like baby gates or leashes to prevent problem behaviors during training.
• Address behavioral challenges with patience and consistent techniques.
• Reward calm behavior and self-control regularly.