Manners Foundation Objectives

Manners Foundation Learning Objectives

(prerequisites for Manners Next Level and Agility Foundation)

Good recall from 20 feet
Dog is able to move to the heel position with or without the handler using a lure
Dog should be able to follow a food lure for 20 steps past or away from distraction
Sit using one cue only (verbal or hand signal) in heel position and in front of the handler (without a lure or physically manipulating the dog)
Fold-back down, one cue only (verbal or hand signal) without a lure or physically manipulating the dog)
Sit- and down-stay, 15 seconds (no luring or delivering food rewards during this time)
Handler understands basic shaping, Fading lures and CLEAN clicker/marker mechanics
Offered attention: dog maintains a loose leash around reasonable distractions and “checks in” with the handler (who is stationary) without needing to be prompted
Hand target (“touch”)
Go to a station (mat, crate, etc.) from 6 feet away and offer a default sit- or down-stay for 15 seconds
Handler recognizes stress signals in dogs
Polite greetings (dog maintains four on the floor when approached by a person)
Dog can walk on a 6’ loose lead for 20 steps without a lure or physically manipulating the dog