When you've taught your dog what the clicker or marker word means, and you're ready to train! To learn how to charge the marker:

• Puppy Survival School students click here
• Dog Training Essentials students click here

You've taught the Name Game, from the Dog Training Essentials course, and your dog has developed a nice quick response to their name.

Spend the day teaching your pup that the crate is a magical place. Learn how in the Crate Training section of the Foundation course.

When your puppy learns how to ask for what they need using a polite default behavior, as taught in this lesson.

Earn this badge the first time your puppy stays quiet in their bed all night.

The end of your sleep deprivation is in sight! (Each night doesn't have to be consecutive. Missing a night sometimes is normal)

Once you achieve seven days of "good progress," as described in this lesson, you've made it through the hardest part, and you're ready to start giving your pup a little more independence.

Introduce your puppy to seven new things in seven days. Click here for challenge instructions.