BKLN Manners™: Dog Training for Busy People

Name: BKLN Manners™: Dog Training for Busy People
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Tackle your dog's barking, jumping, leash walking, and more, using simple force-free exercises with a certified trainer

Created byKate Naito

Last updated 1/2021

English

What you'll learn

Learn force-free solutions for your dog's most challenging manners issues, with a program designed for your busy lifestyle.
BARKING: Eliminate excitement- or demand-barking by teaching simple, calm behaviors.
KNOCKING PEOPLE OVER: Your bouncy dog will learn that politely sitting is much more rewarding than jumping.
LEASH WALKING: Teach your dog to walk on a loose leash, even in highly distracting areas.
NAUGHTINESS WHEN ALONE: Learn why your dog is destroying your furniture and how to fix it.
By the end, you'll be thinking like a trainer and able to apply these skills to all kinds of manners issues.

Course content

5 sections • 32 lectures • 3h 22m total length

Introduction to BKLN Manners™4:00
Welcome to BKLN Manners™!
Warmup Game10:03
Teach your dog to pay attention to you, even in the presence of distractions.
B: Breakfast in Bed8:47
This barking management strategy is useful when your doorbell rings, or for any time you need your dog safely out of the way.
K: New Yorker Walk4:45
This jumping strategy is useful for dogs who enthusiastically greet people or other dogs while on leashed walks. It is also effective for avoiding any other distraction (garbage on the street, squirrels, etc.) along your path.
L: Equipment9:31
Is your leash walking equipment helping or hindering you? This section gives the pros and cons of typical collars and harnesses.
N: Naughtiness or Separation Anxiety?4:39
Learn ways to tell if your dog has separation anxiety or something more benign.
Lesson 1 Wrap-up0:33
Give yourself about a week to practice this lesson's topics.
Test your knowledge!

Introduction to Lesson 21:00
Learn the objectives for Lesson 2, and check in on your progress after Lesson 1.
Cues and Rewards9:16
Learn how to effectively use cues, markers, and rewards when training your dog.
B: Place with Duration13:24
Teach your dog to go to his bed on cue. This is a polite alternative to numerous naughty behaviors, including barking at noises, counter-surfing, begging at the dining table, and getting underfoot when guests come over.
K: Sit for Greeting9:01
This training strategy teaches your dog to sit politely when someone comes over to say hi.
L: Walk with Attention11:38
Teach your dog to pay attention to you on leash, even when there are people, dogs, or other distractions nearby.
N: Engage the Mind4:11
How to use food-dispensing toys to keep your dog entertained while he's home alone.
Lesson 2 Wrap-up1:13
Give yourself about a week to work on this lesson's topics.
Test your knowledge!

Introduction to Lesson 33:46
Learn the objectives for Lesson 3, and check in on your progress after Lesson 2.
Learn how to use the rule of four-for-four.
B: Place with Distance7:13
Teach your dog to go to his "place," even when you're at a distance
K: Give Paw to Greet9:50
Paw (or Shake) isn't just a cute trick. It's also a way to let your friendly dog greet people... without jumping.
L: Hand Target11:39
Hand Target is a fun, simple way to redirect your dog away from a distraction, such as another dog, "sidewalk snacks," a skateboarder, or the neighbor's cat. Hand Target has countless other uses, too!
N: Engage the Body (with Parkour!)5:35
Destructive dogs often have a surplus of pent-up energy. These training games and recommendations will burn off extra energy before your dog is left home alone.
Lesson 3 Wrap-up0:55
Give yourself about a week to work on this lesson's topics.
Test your knowledge!

Introduction to Lesson 46:07
Learn the objectives for Lesson 4, and check in on your progress after Lesson 3.
Learn how to add distractions to your training routine.
B: Place with Distraction7:13
Teach your dog to stay on his "place," even when there is activity, food, or other distractions nearby.
K: Sit for It6:38
Tackle excited jumping and/or demand barking by teaching your dog to sit whenever he wants something from you.
L: Walk with Attention (Advanced)6:14
It's time to practice Walk with Attention in increasingly distracting places. Here's how.
N: Find It in a Blanket4:39
This fun game keeps your dog entertained while you leave the home.
Lesson 4 Wrap-up0:50
Give yourself about a week to work on this lesson's topics.
Test your knowledge!

Introduction to Lesson 55:11
Learn the objectives for Lesson 5, and check in on your progress after Lesson 4.
Learn about the difference between distractions and triggers.
B: Place with Doorbell7:59
Teach your dog that the doorbell is a cue to go to his mat, not to bark and get excited.
This technique can be applied to other distractions, such as a neighbor's dog barking, a car pulling into the driveway, etc. Turn the source of your dog's barking into a cue that means "place"!
K: That's All7:41
Teach your dog to have an "off" switch. This is appropriate for dogs that jump, bark, or act rudely to demand things.
L: Hand Target to Redirect6:15
Use the "touch" cue to avoid a confrontation with another dog, a squirrel, sidewalk "snacks," and more.
N: Hire Help12:17
Considerations for hiring a dog walker or daycare facility.
Lesson 5 Wrap-up0:49
Your training journey is just beginning. Keep practicing the management and training strategies, and review the lessons as needed. Happy training!
Test your knowledge!

Requirements

A willingness to make small adjustments to your dog's routine and set aside just a little time every day to train.
An interest in learning to communicate clearly with your dog and guide him/her to make "good" choices through positive-reinforcement training.
No prior training necessary.

Description

Barking at the doorbell, jumping on guests, dragging you down the street, devouring your throw pillows... make it stop! Not to worry, this course has the solutions you need. BKLN Manners™ is a unique positive-reinforcement training program that addresses behavior concerns common to busy urban and suburban dog owners. In true Brooklyn style, this course offers no-nonsense, easy-to-implement solutions to:

B: Barking

K: Knocking people over

L: Leash walking problems

N: Naughtiness when alone

Kate Naito is a certified dog behavior consultant, certified dog trainer, and award-winning author of two books (including BKLN Manners™!). She utilizes clever management techniques and adaptations of positive training strategies to help you transform your dog from unruly to urbane. Each week, you will learn at least one B, K, L and N strategy in detail.

This course includes clear descriptions, video demonstrations, practical assignments, troubleshooting points, quizzes, and plentiful resources to give you a full understanding of how to manage or change your dog's unwanted behaviors.

Since its inception, BKLN Manners™ has become not just a class but a support system for thousands of formerly-frazzled owners. With plentiful resources both within and beyond the course, graduates have the tools to tackle any challenge our modern lives presents.

Who this course is for:

Dog owners of all ages and levels.
Urban and suburban dog owners.
People from all countries. (Explanations are in clear English with subtitles.)

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Lesson 1: Management Techniques for Success7 lectures • 42min

Lesson 2: Let's Start Training!7 lectures • 50min

Lesson 3: Tricks Have Value, Too!6 lectures • 39min

Lesson 4: Incorporating Distractions6 lectures • 32min

Lesson 5: Advanced Behaviors6 lectures • 40min

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