Teach It, Train It, Proof It, Keep It: The Full Dog Training Cycle

Your dog listens at home, but ignores you at the park? You might be stuck between stages. This week, Max explains the four stages of learning every dog owner needs to know—starting with Teaching the behaviour, moving into Training it with intent, Proofing it under real-world pressure, and finally Maintaining it so it lasts. Jack shares real-life examples from his journey with Kira, and together they break down how to get from "kind of knows it" to "nails it every time."

1. Teaching – Introducing your dog to a new behaviour.
2. Training – Repeating it with clarity, structure and expectation.
3. Proofing – Testing it with distance, duration, and distraction.
4. Maintenance – Keeping the behaviour sharp for life.

Whether you're raising a new pup or trying to take your current dog to the next level, this is the training framework that works.

Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com

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