DoggMatch

The library

Every lesson, in one calm place.

Start anywhere. Each lesson is short, and you can come back to it as many times as you like.

Puppy foundations

The gentle beginnings — your name, your voice, and learning that people are good company.

  • Name
  • Eye contact
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Recall
  • Leave it
  • Handling
  • Settling
  • House training
  • Biting
  • Chewing
  • Meeting the world

Everyday manners

The small things that make ordinary days easier for both of you.

  • Greeting people
  • Calm hellos
  • Not jumping up
  • Waiting
  • Doorways
  • Mealtimes
  • Settling
  • Waiting your turn

Walking together

A walk that feels like a walk, not a tug of war.

  • Loose leash
  • Checking in outdoors
  • Stopping
  • Turning
  • Distractions
  • Passing other dogs calmly

Life at home

Rest, quiet and a dog who knows how to switch off.

  • Calm at home
  • Being alone
  • Settling
  • Barking
  • Visitors
  • Everyday routines

Meeting the world

New places and new faces, taken slowly and at your dog's pace.

  • People
  • Other dogs
  • New places
  • Sounds
  • Travel
  • Being handled
  • Grooming

Recall & safety

Coming back to you, even when something more interesting is happening.

  • Name
  • Attention
  • Come
  • Emergency recall
  • Leave it
  • Drop it

Tricks & games

The fun part. Also, quietly, some of the best training you'll do.

  • Paw
  • Spin
  • Roll over
  • Touch
  • Find it
  • Fetch
  • Go to your place
  • Hide and seek

Things to think about

Ten minutes of sniffing and searching can tire a dog more than an hour of running.

  • Scent games
  • Puzzles
  • Searching
  • Problem solving
  • Enrichment
  • Calm brain games