Dog Training: The 3-Block Method for Training at Home

About this guide

This guide provides a step-by-step process for dog owners who are struggling with obedience at home. Rather than relying on willpower or inspiration, the 3-Block Method focuses on a written process that involves repetition and specific adjustments. You will learn how to transition from a dog that does not obey to achieving your first successful command. Designed for those with limited time, the guide is organized into chapters that can be read quickly and applied immediately. Each section includes a five-minute exercise and a checklist to help you track progress and maintain momentum. You will learn how to set clear criteria for when a task is finished and how to build the simplest version of a routine before trying to improve it.

What you'll learn

• Create a customized training plan from scratch.
• Learn to set specific 'done' criteria to ensure tasks are actually finished.
• Establish a consistent routine using fixed 30-to-60-minute time blocks.
• Identify and avoid common mistakes that hinder beginner progress.
• Learn to adjust only one variable at a time to see what effectively works.
• Track progress with a simple record-keeping system to measure real results.

Who it's for

First-time dog owners and anyone living with a dog that doesn't obey who wants a practical, structured method for training at home.

What's inside

1. 01The 3-Block Method for Training at Home
2. 02Table of Contents
3. 03Introduction
4. 04How to Use This Book
5. 05CHAPTER 1: The Truth About Dogs That Don't Obey
6. 06The Truth About Dogs That Don't Obey
7. 07Chapter 1 Exercise
8. 08CHAPTER 2: What Changes When There Is a Method
9. 09What Changes When a Method Exists
10. 10Chapter 2 Exercise
11. 11CHAPTER 3: Before Starting: The Minimum Necessary
12. 12Before You Start: The Minimum Necessary
13. 13Chapter 3 Exercise
14. 14CHAPTER 4: Step 1 — Choosing the Starting Point
15. 15Step 1 — Choosing the Starting Point
16. 16Chapter 4 Exercise
17. 17CHAPTER 5: Step 2 — Building a Training Plan
18. 18Step 2 — Building a Training Plan
19. 19Chapter 5 Exercise
20. 20CHAPTER 6: Step 3 — The First Week in Practice
21. 21Step 3 — The First Week in Practice
22. 22Chapter 6 Exercise
23. 23CHAPTER 7: Step 4 — Measuring What Matters
24. 24Step 4 — Measuring What Matters
25. 25Chapter 7 Exercise
26. 26CHAPTER 8: Step 5—Adjusting Without Starting Over
27. 27Step 5 — Adjusting Without Restarting
28. 28Chapter 8 Exercise
29. 29Chapter 9: Costly Mistakes
30. 30The Mistakes That Cost Dearly
31. 31Chapter 9 Exercise
32. 32CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Momentum Without Relying on Motivation
33. 33Maintaining Momentum Without Relying on Motivation
34. 34Chapter 10 Exercise
35. 35CHAPTER 11: From the First Command Learned to the Next Level
36. 36From the First Command Learned to the Next Level
37. 37Chapter 11 Exercise
38. 38Conclusion
39. 39The Next 30 Days
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