Charged Marker

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:

The Name Game

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

Crate Introduction

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

My puppy can say please

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

Puppy Leash Manners 1

Lay the groundwork for a future leash-walking superstar with this badge series. See lesson: Follow The Leader

Puppy Leash Manners 2

Lay the groundwork for a future leash-walking superstar with this badge series. See lesson: Leash Walking 1: Leash Intro

Puppy slept through the night for the first time

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

Puppy slept through the night: Seven nights

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

House Training: Ready to Level Up

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.

7 Days Without Potty Accidents

Earn this badge when you've gone seven days without needing the paper towels or enzymatic cleaner once.