Buck & Riley -It's Schooltime! 4-1-2024

A place to learn a new language, the Koehler Method of Dog Training, which is an entire language of communication between owner(s) and their dog. Let the journey begin...

FOUNDATION Course Curriculum

FOUNDATION Course Outline

FOUNDATION Course Equipment List

FOUNDATION Course Equipment List

Sunday, March 31, 2024

1st attempt to video Riley

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Rileys Mannerly Puppy Test

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Riley tests

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3-28-24 FC ILL lesson. Mary/Riley, then Roxanne/Riley, then Buck/Riley

Mary/Riley

Roxanne/Riley

Buck/Riley

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Riley's Mannerly Puppy video

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Riley at Mannerly Puppy tests

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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Tech Savvy (ecollar)

Tech Savvy, Lesson 3, the Utility Turn'n'Sit
Tech Savvy, Lesson 2/Moving Sit, then Lesson 3, Utility Turn'n'Sit
Tech Savvy, Ecollar Lesson 1 The Random Recall
Tech Savvy: Understanding 'pressure' and how it translates to the ecollar use correctly
Tech Savvy: Overview
Ecollar - before you begin

FOUNDATION Course articles, Weeks 1-6, "Why KMODT Works" by Deb Kidwell

Week 6: Why it works like 'magic' by Deb Kidwell
"KMODT Week 5: Why it works' by Deb Kidwell
"Hell Week" AKA Week 4 - Why it works by Deb Kidwell
KMODT Week 3 – Why It Works by Deb Kidwell
FC Week 2 article, 'Why it Works' by Deb Kidwell
Intro to ILL and LL (Lesson1). " Why the KMODT works so well". Excellent article by Deb Kidwell (student, breeder of Labs and a PhD in Military History)
Lesson 1: Understanding the 4 canine drives and use of Distractions by Deb Kidwell

Class emails

Class emails

FOUNDATION Course Glossary of New Terms

FC Week 4 Glossary
FC Week 3 Glossary
FC Week 2 Glossary
FOUNDATION Course Glossary of New Terms, Intro and Lesson 1

HOMEWORK Week 6: Dog learns Accountability

HOMEWORK Week 6: The Active Sit
Lesson 6 - The TC work session with Kristin/Zeke 1st time
HOMEWORK Week 6 - Copper & Boaz's first experiences with TC
HOMEWORK Week 6: The sheer MAGIC of TC
HOMEWORK Week 6: Understanding the psychology of TC - true story how TC work saved Moxie's life
Week 6: The all-important and vastly misunderstood, rarely understood, phenomenal 'magic' of TC
WRITTEN HOMEWORK Week 6: Dog learns to be accountable no matter what

HOMEWORK Week 5 Cliff Notes

HOMEWORK Week 5: Dog learns Patience

HOMEWORK Week 5: The Recall with more distance using Front Place Board to shape dog
HOMEWORK Week 5: The Down Correction + showing the sequence of the Down as we progress
HOMEWORK Week 5: Return to your Dog
HOMEWORK Week 5: Return to your Dog
HOMEWORK Week 5 - How to fix a 'flared' Sit using left hand turn mechanics
HOMEWORK Week 5: Proofing the Stand/Stays
HOMEWORK Week 5: How to get a stranger to do an 'EXAM' correctly
HOMEWORK Week 5: Continued Sit/Stays and Diminishing circles.
WRITTEN HOMEWORK Week 5: Dog learns Patience and Resignation

HOMEWORK Week 4 Cliff Notes

HOMEWORK Week 4: Dog learns Subordination

HOMEWORK Week 4: The DOWN with an aggressive GSD, Pree having a hissie fit meltdown and Boaz 'Down' blooper
HOMEWORK Week 4: Shaping the Downs (25 a day)/ Days 1-3 are done SILENTLY, Days 4-6 add the verbal command, "Down"
HOMEWORK Week 4: How to fix beginner heeling position errors
HOMEWORK Week 4: Stand/Stay Circles
HOMEWORK Week 4: Introduction to the Recall (SSIF=Straight Sit in Front)
HOMEWORK Week 4: The Left About Turn - oh so fun!
HOMEWORK Week 4: The Approach with a stranger
HOMEWORK Week 4: Footwork = steps to help your dog heel well
HOMEWORK Week 4: The Figure 8 taught with straight lines
HOMEWORK Week 4: Something to read and ponder. In life, there are 4%'rs and the 96%'rs..which are you?
HOMEWORK Week 4 AKA "Hell Week" Written, Food for thought, and what % of learner are you?

HOMEWORK Week 3: Cliff Notes

Cliff Notes Week 3 Overview
Cliff Notes Week 3: Heeling Post Cliff Notes
Cliff Notes Week 3: Stand
Cliff Notes Week 3: Stand Photo Sequence
Cliff Notes Week 3: Place
Cliff Notes Week 3: How to regulate the 'J' loop of your leash
Cliff Notes Week 3: Fix for lagging dog & *NEW* Pace changes
Cliff Notes Week 3: Refresher on Halt mechanics to AS & *NEW* Exercise Finish (EF)
Cliff Notes Week 3: Pace Changes
Cliff Notes Week 3: Pace Changes and Heeling Patterns

HOMEWORK Week 3: Dog learns Discipline

HOMEWORK Week 3: Leash position makes ALL the difference (Nava as the distraction dog from long, long ago)
HOMEWORK Week 3: Sit/Stay
HOMEWORK Week 3 - The Stand (done silently Week 3, Days 1-3), Add "Stand" command to Week 3, Days 4-6
HOMEWORK Week 3 #: The magic of the Heeling Post
WRITTEN HOMEWORK Week 3: Dog learns Discipline as Safety Zone shrinks to 12" - 18"

HOMEWORK Week 2: Cliff Notes

Cliff Notes, Week 2 Straight Line Heeling
Cliff Notes - Week 2 Working with 'Fido' to learn the new Halt mechanics to Auto Sit (AS)
Cliff Notes - Week 2 The Right Turn and AS
Cliff Notes - Week 2: Left Training Turn

HOMEWORK Week 2: Dog learns Responsibility

HOMEWORK Week 2, Days 5/6: The KISS hand signal/Sit correction for AS (Auto Sit) + the HW, Week 2, Days 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 3-step Halt to AS & Sit mechanics review
HOMEWORK Week 2: The Right Turn
HOMEWORK Week 2: Halt mechanics to get the AS (Auto Sit)
HOMEWORK Week 2: The Sit and the 3 turns
HOMEWORK Week 2: Understanding how/why the "Out!" works in the dog world as an Applied Punisher
HOMEWORK: Week 2 = The "OUT!" why it works and how it works. The Sit and the 3 turns

HOMEWORK Week 1: Dog learns Attention

HOMEWORK: The Cool-Down (done after every training session)
1-14-2022 Week 1, Day 5 - Roxanne and Hannah have 1st Marysville Adventure
Week 1 (officially): Hannah doing LL in open field
7-19-2022 FC Week 1, Day 2 with Ruth (some INSANELY HIGH distractions)
3-31-2021 Ace and Jessi. Week 1 in ridiculously HIGH distractions
HOMEWORK Week 1 Day 5: Robert and Sultan doing Day 5/6 HIGH distraction levels. A VERY dangerous dog
HOMEWORK Week 1: Days 5 & 6: HIGH levels of distractions for both LL and QT
HOMEWORK: Week 1 Day 3: Boaz LL with planted distractions (med level of distractions)
HOMEWORK: Week 1, Day 1. Longe Line Lesson with Roxanne handling Jacque. Less than 8 minutes of work for Jacque to rethink his position and be mentally toast.
HOMEWORK Week 1 intro: 16 minutes reviewing Quiet Time, LL and safety equipment.
WRITTEN HOMEWORK Week 1, Days 1-6, The Quiet Time Exercise (Passive Training)
WRITTEN HOMEWORK : Active work = understanding LL & 80/20 rule (active training)

4-1-2024 HOMEWORK: Introduction to ILL (Inverted Longe Line)

HOMEWORK: The Cool-Down (done after every training session)
Picture of Correction of 270 left turn
HOMEWORK: Introduction to Inverted Longe Line (ILL)
How to have instant control of your dog using the LL (Longe Line)
HOMEWORK: How to correctly put on a chain slip collar.
HOMEWORK Intro to LL: LL do's and don'ts + videos and pictures
WRITTEN HOMEWORK Week 1, Days 1-6, The Quiet Time Exercise (Passive Training)
HOMEWORK Week 1 intro: 16 minutes reviewing Quiet Time, LL and safety equipment.
WRITTEN HOMEWORK : Active work = understanding LL & 80/20 rule (active training)

HOMEWORK Before we begin

HOMEWORK: Before we begin Lesson 1

Student/Handler EXAMS

6-11-2024 6:30 am, FC Week 6 EXAMs, Roxanne/Riley
6-5-2024 FC Week 5, EXAM # 1, Vickster's Test + some extra pole work. Roxanne/Riley at 8:10 am
5-29-24 Week 4 warmup, Week 4 EXAMS. Roxanne/Riley
5-13-24 Week 1 LL EXAM. Instructor Roxanne/Riley + an impromtu extra EXAM !
5-9-24 Week 1 LL EXAM. Handler Trina/Riley
3-13-24 FC Week 1 EXAM. Student Buck/Riley

Instructor EXAMS

FC Week 6 EXAM(s) - the Effects of TC work
AND drumroll please......Redd successfully did her Week 5, EXAM # 2 String Test
Redd's practice Week 5 EXAM # 2 String Test(s)
Week 5 EXAM # 2: The infamous 'String Test' . Several examples of String Tests
Week 5 Pop Quiz (no, this is not Week 5 EXAM # 2)
Week 5 EXAM #1, Vickster's Test
Week 4 EXAMs with Leenie, Redd and Boaz
Week 3 EXAM # 1: Body Bend Readiness Test
Week 2 EXAM: The Tunnel of Love
Week 1 EXAM, several examples

What it took for me to become a Nationally Certified Dog Obedience Instructor

True story, "It's a Clean Break" (or how to train a dog no matter what happens)
NADOI Article # 1: The Bend in the Road Story (how I ended up a KMODT Instructor)
What it took for Roxanne to become a Journeyman II Instructor at Applewoods School for Dog Trainers

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IMPORTANT Links

How to use YouTube to embed video inside a New Post in a Blog videos
BEST DOG FOOD: The ONLY dry food that has NEVER been recalled - Life's Abundance, I am a distributor
*IMPORTANT* what words to use with your dog
Health RISKS of unnecessary spay/neuter (2 articles written by vets)
Do the Dew(claws)? by Dr. Chris Zink, renowned sport vet specialist and author

Mannerly Puppy Memories

Articles'n'Interviews

True story, "It's a Clean Break" (or how to train a dog no matter what happens)
NADOI Article # 3: Picking the RIGHT Puppy Matters
NADOI article # 2: How I choose new students
NADOI Article # 1: The Bend in the Road Story (how I ended up a KMODT Instructor)
Posted a fabulous (but old) article, Four Ways to Walk a Dog, by Mike Lenehan. So worth the read.
KMODT video for national publication - 5 of these dogs were feral, street, dogs rescued from market in Kuwait
Roxanne gives a radio interview on Pack Dynamics

Just for fun

My FAVORITE Puppy Pack run photo -:)
Annie/Eli litter PATT (Puppy Aptitude Temperament Testing)2-8-2020. Wittle Red(d) AND the black collar male puppy that didn't test well
Boaz photos of his socialization journey as a mere puppy
Boaz joins our home June 2017
Some advanced jumping: Drago, Iko, Sugar, & Pree
Pree as a puppy meets Ghost - WHEW!
Saturday sensory overload for 4-month-old Sugar
Sugar as a puppy

AKC Trials & Events

Boaz and earning legs for his AKC Junior Hunter title
Pree and earning legs for her AKC Senior Hunter title
All Stars 2014...Team Applewoods! Sugar is # 2 dog in the country!
Slideshow: Museum of Maritime Pets 9-23-2013 @ Atlantic Marina
Sugar and Roxanne's 7th Leg for AKC UDX title
AKC trials and titles with my dogs and my students' dogs

Understanding Your Dog's Genetic Hardwiring

"The Misbehavior of Organisms" by Breland and Breland 1961
Understanding 'Instinctive Drift' and what that means to you, the dog owner.

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