[BoomBully]

Hades is just a companion and he knows hundreds, maybe thousands of cues, signals, tricks and unnecessaries.

It all depends on how far you want to go. There will be some repeats from kayla's list, but our 8 week old kindergarten puppies will learn the following in an 8 week session:

Dogs do not generalize well so all position cues are taught from all positions ex) sit is taught from the stand and down. We use food lures for the first two or three classes, which doubles as teaching the hand signals as well. We do proof hand signals so puppies will respond to hand signals without verbal commands.

-bonding exercise (always start class with this, puppies in a down, get a massage and get touched ALL over, we go over nail clipping/dremeling)
-sit
-down
-stand
-leave it/take it
-watch me
-wait/stay
-come with hand signal
-front and heel position (only teach a swing finish, not around)


Near the end we'll start with "formal" heeling (not just loose lead, left side, sits when you stop etc). We do work on switching sides, from left to right, more of a real world thing for oncoming children, bikes other dogs whatever.

I agree with Peanut. Training is a lifelong endeavour. Dogs aren't robots and they truly crave mental stimulation. Continuing training only reinforces a bond that you can't get with your dog any other way.