Forever Trained
Professional training for their ENTIRE life
Forever Trained Program (Lifetime)
Puppyhood. Adolescence. Family changes. Old age. We are with you every step of the way.
This totally unique program provides you and your dog with a dedicated certified professional trainer FOR LIFE. We know that training is a lifelong journey and each phase of life can present new challenges for you and your dog. Whether you’re struggling with potty training, trying to survive your adolescent dog’s new found independence, or learning to understand your older dog’s behavior changes, the Forever Trained Program will provide you with hands-on instruction for all of those challenges and more.
Example Training Curriculum
Every curriculum can be customized for each owner and dog depending on lifestyle and specific needs. This example curriculum presents skills and concepts in a “building blocks” manner allowing for easier skill progression.
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Four sessions per week
Relaxation
Habituation to novel objects, noises, and spaces
Social skills
Habituation to grooming tools
Habituation to physical handling (vet care)
Potty training
Introduction to leash walking
Manners for getting equipment on/off
Mouthing
Jumping
Threshold manners
Sit cue
Down cue
Come cue
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Four sessions per week
Social skills (cont.)
Leash walking (cont.)
No further cue
This way cue
Mouthing (cont.)
Jumping (cont.)
Threshold manners (cont.)
Habituation to grooming tools (cont.)
Place cue
Kennel cue
Come cue (cont.)
Stay cue
Leave it cue
Settle cue
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Three sessions per week
Social skills (cont.)
Leash walking (cont.)
Right here cue
Heel cue
Auto stop
Ignoring distractions
Go smell cue
Jumping (cont.)
Threshold manners (cont.)
Place cue (cont.)
Go to from distance
Allow handler to move away from
Remain for one minute+
Ignore mild distractions
Kennel cue (cont.)
Go to from distance
Relax inside
Come cue (cont.)
Come from distance
Call away from mild distractions
Come in different environments
Stay cue (cont.)
Allow handler to move away from
Remain for 20 seconds+
Ignore mild distractions
Leave it cue (cont.)
Leave food/toy/item dropped from standing height
Leave food/toy/item when walked by it on leash
Leave food/toy/item for duration when it is sitting on an elevated surface
Settle cue (cont.)
Remain in settle for 20 seconds+ around mild distractions
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Two sessions per week
Social skills (cont.)
Leash walking (cont.)
Right here cue
Heel cue
Auto stop
Ignoring distractions
Go smell cue
Place cue (cont.)
Go to from distance
Allow handler to move away from and disengage from
Remain for three minutes+
Ignore moderate distractions
Come cue (cont.)
Come from long distance
Call away from moderate distractions (during play)
Come in different environments
Stay cue (cont.)
Allow handler to move away from and disengage from
Remain for one minute+
Ignore moderate distractions
Settle cue (cont.)
Remain in settle for one minute+ around mild distractions
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One session per week (can be increased based on behavior needs)
Continuation of core curriculum
Refresh core curriculum
Intervention for any new behavior challenges
Additional behaviors added once core curriculum is completed
Quick Downs
Do a down at a distance from handler
Do a down when cued if in motion towards handler
Do a down when cued if in motion away from handler
Do a down when engaged in another activity (play)
Pick up objects
On your side cue
Rest (chin target)
Long duration place
Nosework
Back up cue
Dog sports
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One session per month (can be increased based on behavior needs)
Refresh core curriculum
Training for life changes
Intervention for any new behavioral challenges associated with ageing
We accept 8 dogs into this program every 2 years
Added Perks
Transportation (for life) to/from your dog’s daycare facility and/or grooming salon
Free enrollment (for life) in all Canis Major group classes
Free boarding (for life) with the owner of Canis Major
Essential gear including treat pouch, walking leash, long line, harness, and ID collar
Payment Plans
$875 per month for 48 months
$1,166.67 per month for 36 months
$1,750 per month for 24 months
20% discount when paid up front annually
Book a FREE discovery call to see if this program is a good fit for you.
*Canis major dog training utilizes modern training methodologies rooted in positive reinforcement. We do not permit the use of tools or tactics intended to scare, harm, or intimidate your dog.
*Want to learn more about Canis Major and our training methods? Visit our “about” page and “faq” page.
*We gladly serve Bowling Green, KY, Louisville, KY and surrounding areas.
*All KY services incur a 6% state sales tax.
