Leash Handling
How to hold, manage, and guide the leash safely and correctly.
Midway Session
Midway Session
Welcome to the Next Phase of Your Dog’s Training
You’ve officially reached the midpoint of your program — great work staying consistent and committed. This stage is all about deepening your understanding, improving your handling skills, and building stronger communication with your dog.
Your trainer has laid the foundation in your hands-on sessions. Now, these Midway materials will help you strengthen those skills, stay aligned with the training system, and ensure your dog continues making real progress.
Welcome to the Next Phase of Your Dog’s Training
You’ve officially reached the midpoint of your program — great work staying consistent and committed. This stage is all about deepening your understanding, improving your handling skills, and building stronger communication with your dog.
Your trainer has laid the foundation in your hands-on sessions. Now, these Midway materials will help you strengthen those skills, stay aligned with the training system, and ensure your dog continues making real progress.
The Foundations: Learning Theory
Before we dive deeper into leash work and drills, it’s important to solidify the core principles that guide effective dog training. This section will help you understand how and why your dog learns — and how to use that knowledge during every interaction.
You'll learn about:
Timing
Marking and rewarding at the exact moment
Marking and rewarding at the exact moment
Motivation
Using what your dog values to build engagement
Using what your dog values to build engagement
Communication
Creating clarity so your dog understands expectations
Creating clarity so your dog understands expectations
Consistency
Reinforcing the same rules, cues, and boundaries
Reinforcing the same rules, cues, and boundaries
These aren’t just concepts — they’re the building blocks of everything we’ll do moving forward.
Helpful Video Resources
These videos demonstrate exactly how to apply your Midway skills. Watch carefully, follow along, and practice with your dog at a comfortable pace.
Food Handling
Build focus, motivation, and clean reward delivery.
Verbal Markers
The verbal language system your dog will understand instantly.
The Prong Collar Explained
Why we use it, how it works, and how to use it correctly and humanely.
Putting the Prong Collar On
Step-by-step guidance for safe and proper fit on your dog.
Leash Pressure & Corrections
How to apply guidance your dog can learn from — without confusion or conflict.
Leash Walking Drill: 180 Turns
Teaches your dog to follow you, stay with you, and pay attention.
Leash Walking Drill: Left Turns
A drill for precision, control, and cleaner loose-leash walking.
Leash Walking: Real Example
A real-world demonstration of the technique in action.
You’re Doing Great — Keep the Momentum Going
This Midway Session is designed to elevate the progress you and your dog have already made.
Take your time, stay consistent, and reach out to your trainer with any questions — we’re here to support you. Click below to access your Midway Session materials and videos.
You’re Doing Great — Keep the Momentum Going
This Midway Session is designed to elevate the progress you and your dog have already made.
Take your time, stay consistent, and reach out to your trainer with any questions — we’re here to support you. Click below to access your Midway Session materials and videos.
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