Dog Training for Kids in a Subscription from Good Dog in a Box

Dog Training Exercises & Tools Delivered Monthly

Delivered monthly to your house:

dog training tools in the first 3 months
basic dog training exercises
kid friendly games
activity guide shows what to do
dog bite prevention lessons
how to be a responsible dog owner

Delivered monthly to your computer & mobile device:

access to your own online account and 130 dog training videos (68 videos in months 1-6 and 62 videos in months 7-12)
online training videos
online games
animated cartoons that teach dog safety
take videos on the go with flexibility to watch on any mobile device

The Lite Subscription assumes you have a Kong, target stick, dog toothbrush, dog brush, dog baking recipes, dog mental stimulation toys, and dog treats. If you don’t own these items, consider a full subscription or purchase from our online store.

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Here’s what you get in the lite subscription:

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One time payment + $12 shipping in USA. Auto renews after 6 months, one time. Cancel renewal anytime.

One time payment + $24 shipping in USA. Does not renew.

Program Highlights: For Your Dog

Program Highlights: For Your Family

What Your Dog Will Learn – Basic Part 1

Positive reinforcement training
Recognition of dog’s name
Getting dog’s attention
Come when called
Sit
Sit and stay
Down
Down with distractions
Down and stay
No pull walking
Walking with you
Leave it
Learning to have collar touched

What Your Dog Will Learn – Advanced Part 2

Go to your mat
Down on your mat
Brushing dog’s teeth
Wait to eat
Wait at the door
Meet & greet a stranger on a walk
Meet & greet at the door
Nosework
Drop It
Target
Trick: crawl
Trick: roll over
Trick: bow
Trick: sit up
Trick: spin
Trick: shake

What Your Kids Will Learn:

Basic and advanced dog commands
Reward based training techniques
Dog bite prevention
Safe behavior around dogs
Responsibility & ownership
Tellington T-Touch gentle touch
How to “talk” dog
How to gently show love to your dog
How to effectively teach your dog
How to be an advocate for their dog

What Adults Will Learn:

Basic and advanced dog commands
Reward based training techniques
How to promote better behavior (in everyone)
Teamwork and trust
How to teach dog safety rules
How to help avoid dog bites
Getting everyone on the same dog training page
Getting the kids to take care of the dog
How to read your dog’s body language

See what the experts had to say!

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Join Jenn, Royal, Bernie, and the kid dog trainers

Your personal guides through dog training activities, dog safety games, and fun. Appropriate for everyone in the family, ages 5 and up, with adult supervision.

Paying attention & name games
Learn responsibility
Gentle interactions
Basic dog training commands
Balanced leash walking
Dog body signals & dog communication
Nutrition, cleanliness, oral care

Jenn Merritt CPDT-KA, Royal, Bernie, Kid Dog Trainers

Kid dog trainers in action

Fringe benefits of your Good Dog in a Box purchase

Train and manage all your dog’s vital information and appointments, on the go.

Dog Training On The Go

Good Dog videos can be watched on any mobile device.

Want to train your dog while you’re out and about? You can, with Good Dog’s videos. Our online learning system, powered by Teachable.com, makes training on the go easy. Watch on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. Our online videos conform to the size and screen of the device you’re using, so videos can be watched anywhere that you have an internet connection.

Our training videos, 68 in our Basic program (months 1 to 6) and 62 in our Advanced program (months 7 to 12), give you 130 reward based dog training videos in all! Videos are “dripped” into your account to match the material in the subscription boxes that are delivered to your house.

Videos are family friendly and designed for kids and adults to do together. You’ll have a great time learning about dog behavior and practicing basic and advanced dog training skills.

Learn About the Curriculum!

Written by professional dog trainer, Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA, BS, Family Paws Certified, Fear Free Certified, and a Tellington TTouch Guild Member for Companion Animals

Training Exercises: Getting your dog’s attention

Learning: How dogs communicate with their whole bodies

Loving: What your dog needs to be happy and healthy

Teaching: Helping your dog make good choices

Training Tool Highlighted: Treat Pouch

Training Game Cards: Doggie Yo-Yo, Hide and Seek, Magic Hands, Say My Name, and Advanced Magic Hands

Activity Guide Length: 24 pages

Training Exercises: Sit

Learning: How dogs communicate with their mouths

Loving: Gentle ways to pet your dog

Teaching: Sit for everything

Training Tool Highlighted: Halti Harness

Training Game Cards: Let’s Sit, Sit For Everything, Treats On A Seat, Doggie Ping Pong, Doggie Ping Pong 2, Let’s Sit Part 2, Let’s Site Part 3

Activity Guide Length: 16 pages

Training Exercises: Come when called, Down

Learning: How dogs communicate with their eyes

Loving: Dog proofing your home

Teaching: Come when called

Training Tool Highlighted: 4′ and 6′ Leashes

Training Game Cards: Come When Called, Catch And Release, Come For Good Stuff, Come Away From Good Stuff, Down – Treat – Repeat, Hide & Seek Outside, Advanced Hide & Seek

Activity Guide Length: 16 pages

Training Exercises: Walking together inside, Down

Learning: How dogs communicate with their ears

Loving: Giving your dog a job

Teaching: Walk with me on a leash

Training Tool Highlighted: Kong food dispensing toy

Training Game Cards: Walk This Way, Walk Together, Three’s Company, Moving: Down-Treat-Repeat, Moving: Down-Treat-Repeat Part 2, Advanced Hide And Seek Part 2

Activity Guide Length: 16 pages

Training Exercises: Walking together outside, Leave it

Learning: How dogs communicate with their tails

Loving: Talking your dog to the vet, Spaying and neutering

Teaching: Let’s walk together outside

Training Tool Highlighted: High value treats

Training Game Cards: Leave It Part 1, Leave It Part 2, Penalty Yards, Walk This Way Outside, Down-Treat-Repeat Part 3

Activity Guide Length: 16 pages

Training Exercises: Leave It, Down and Stay

Learning: How dogs communicate with dog body language recap

Loving: Keeping your dog’s coat healthy and clean

Teaching: Why your dog needs to leave it

Training Tool Highlighted: Zoom Groom Brush

Training Game Cards: Leave It Part 3, Leave It Part 4, Down And Stay, Penalty Yards On The Road, Leave It Part 5

Activity Guide Length: 16 pages

Training Exercises: Go to your mat, Down, Leave it

Learning: Canine calming signals

Loving: Oral care for dogs

Teaching: How to meet a new dog

Training Tool Highlighted: Dog Oral Care Kit

Training Game Cards: Chillax On The Mat Part 1 – Get On The Mat, Come When Called Food Bowl Challenge, Leave It – The Oops Game, Super Sits, Daring Downs

Activity Guide Length: 12 pages

Training Exercises: Go to Your Mat, Leave It, Tricks

Learning: How to prevent dog bites with strange dogs

Loving: Healthy dog treats

Teaching: How to bake healthy dog treats and safety in the kitchen

Training Tool Highlighted: Doggone Good Dog Treat Cookbook & Dog Bone Cookie Cutter

Training Game Cards: Chillax On A Mat Part 2 – Go To Your Mat, Guess What’s Next, Leave It The Oops Game Part 2, Trick – Crawl, Trick – Flop And Roll Over

Activity Guide Length: 12 pages

Training Exercises: Down on a mat, Drop It, Come When Called, Tricks

Learning: How to prevent dog bites with dogs you know

Loving: The importance of dog ID tags, licenses, and microchips

Training Game Cards: Chillax On A Mat – Down On The Mat, Grocery Bag Relay, Drop It, Come When Called Leash Walk Challenge, Tricks – Shake

Activity Guide Length: 8 pages

Training Exercises: Target, Front Door, Stay

Learning: How animal services helps dogs

Loving: How I can help my local shelter

Training Tool Highlighted: Target Stick

Training Game Cards: Basic Target, Moving Target, Trick – Spin, Come When Called Front Door Challenge, Chillax On A Mat – Stay On The Mat

Activity Guide Length: 12 pages

Training Exercises: Nosework, Waiting, Doorbell Activity

Learning: How dogs use their sense of smell

Loving: Playing nosework games with your dog

Teaching: Teaching your dog to wait

Training Tool Highlighted: Treat dispensing puzzle

Training Game Cards: Nosework Box Game, Find Your Best Friend, Wait For The Food Bowl, Wait At The Door, Chillax On A Mat Part 5 – Doorbell Settle

Activity Guide Length: 12 pages

Training Exercises: Nosework, Meet and Greet, Tricks

Learning: What is canine cognition

Loving: How to be an advocate for your dog

Training Game Cards: What’s Under The Cup Pup, Meet And Greet On A Walk, Meet And Greet At The Front Door, Trick – Take A Bow, Trick – Sit Pretty

Activity Guide Length: 12 pages

Dog Training Exercises & Tools Delivered Monthly

Delivered monthly to your house:

Delivered monthly to your computer & mobile device:

Here’s what you get in the lite subscription:

Choose a plan

Program Highlights: For Your Dog

Program Highlights: For Your Family

See what the experts had to say!

Join Jenn, Royal, Bernie, and the kid dog trainers

Paying attention & name games

Learn responsibility

Gentle interactions

Basic dog training commands

Balanced leash walking

Dog body signals & dog communication

Nutrition, cleanliness, oral care

Kid dog trainers in action

Fringe benefits of your Good Dog in a Box purchase

Dog Training On The Go

Learn About the Curriculum!

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