This is the Trails to Training Protocol Phase 3. This isn't the end of training, this is a foundational concept that flows between Phase 1 and 2 as new skills and challenges are learned and worked on. This focuses on proofing, changing up to intermittent rewards, and suggests helpful tools for dog owners along their training journey

Most dog owners believe training happens in 15-minute bursts with a treat pouch. At Trails To Obedience, we know that’s a recipe for a dog that only listens when the 'paycheck' is visible. Phase 1—The Foundation—is not about teaching 'Sit' or 'Stay.' It is about Management and Biology.