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Free, trainer-approved exercises you can work on with your dog at home. Downloadable PDFs, no email required.
Free, trainer-approved homework. Downloadable PDFs. No email required.
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Every exercise here is designed to be practiced in short, focused sessions. Ten to fifteen minutes is often enough. Consistency matters more than length.
Every Revival protocol is reward-based. Treats, praise, play. Never punishment.
A tired or distracted dog will not learn. Pick a moment when your dog is alert and ready to work.
Finish each session with something your dog can do well. Set them up to succeed.
These are a starting point. They are general exercises for common goals. If your dog has specific behavior challenges, a personalized plan from a certified trainer will always outperform generic exercises.
9 exercises
Teach your dog to check in the moment they hear their name.
Beginner
The foundation cue every other command is built on.
Beginner
Send your dog to a designated spot and hold a calm stay.
Intermediate
Reward the position you want and reset the moment they pull.
Beginner
Build a positive association with triggers at a safe distance.
Intermediate
Teach your dog that self-control unlocks the good stuff.
Beginner
A reliable cue for anything you’d rather they didn’t grab.
Intermediate
Simple household obstacles that build a braver, calmer dog.
Beginner
Come when called, even when something more interesting is happening.
Advanced
These exercises are useful for practicing between sessions or working on the basics on your own. They are not a replacement for personalized training.
Every dog we work with at Revival gets a curriculum built around their specific temperament, history, and goals. A certified trainer builds the plan, adjusts it as your dog progresses, and sends daily video updates showing exactly what we worked on.
Download our free ebook on reward-based training by Annie Grossman, author of How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science. The foundational guide to the methodology Revival is built on. (By sharing your email, you agree to receive marketing messages from us. You can unsubscribe anytime.)
