How do I train my dog at home?
Practical lessons to train your dog: before coming home, first care and commands, and going out together without pulling.
Three clear courses, not an endless catalog: Before coming home, First care and commands, and Going out together. Each one tackles a specific moment with short lessons, clear steps and same-day practice.
Start with the course that fits your moment, or follow the index from top to bottom. Under each block you’ll find the lessons with duration, XP and the ones that are free to start. If you’re looking for a practical way to train your dog at home, this is the map reduced to the essentials.
Prep · Collection 1
Before coming home
A course to prepare for arrival: set up a safe corner, define routines your dog can anticipate, learn to approach without pressure and read calming signals. A practical base before the chaos of day one, with short steps and positive reinforcement.
How to set up a safe space for your dog at home
FreeMake a corner of their own: bed, water, and a clear rest boundary.
5 min+25 XPHow to build daily routines your dog can anticipate
FreeSketch a typical day: meals, walks, play, and rest without improvising everything.
4 min+20 XPHow to approach your dog without scaring them
FreeWatch their pace, keep a safe space, and notice early trust signals.
3 min+20 XPHow to read your dog’s calming signals
FreeYawns, head turns, and sniffing: they tell you how they feel.
4 min+30 XPHow to protect your dog’s rest and naps
FreeAdult dogs sleep a lot: protect naps and nights from constant stimulation.
3 min+20 XP
Care + · Collection 2
First care and commands
A course on first care and basic obedience: going outside to relieve themselves, gentle handling, looking at you when they hear their name, the “yes!” marker, what not to reinforce and sit without pushing. A home routine with rule-based play and same-day practice.
How to teach your dog to potty outside
Frequent outings, the same spot, and an instant reward.
5 min+30 XPHow to get your dog used to handling (paws, ears, mouth)
Paws, ears, and mouth: gentle touch for vet visits without drama.
5 min+30 XPHow to teach your dog to look at you when they hear their name
Teach a look on their name—no yelling, no nagging.
4 min+25 XPHow to train with positive reinforcement (timing and reward)
Reward what you want to see: short timing, clear treat, no punishment.
5 min+30 XPHow to use a “yes!” marker to mark the win
A short word that “snapshots” the success before the treat.
4 min+25 XPHow to stop reinforcing barking, jumping, and pulling
Demand barking, jumps, and leash pulls: how not to pay them by accident.
4 min+25 XPHow to teach your dog to sit without pushing them
The first useful skill: lure with a treat, no pushing the back.
5 min+30 XPHow to play with your dog with a clear start and end
Clear start and end so play doesn’t finish in nips or jumps.
4 min+25 XP
Outings · Collection 3
Going out together
A course for when you leave the house: practice short absences without anxiety, put on a harness without a fight, walk on a loose leash, handle city noises and decide when to greet on the sidewalk. The concrete plan for going out together without pulling or drama.
How to teach your dog to stay alone without anxiety
Practice short absences so alone time isn’t a meltdown.
5 min+30 XPHow to put on harness and leash without a door fight
Comfortable gear and how to put it on without a struggle at the door.
4 min+20 XPHow to teach loose-leash walking (no pulling)
Treat the walk like a game: go when the leash is loose, pause when they pull.
5 min+30 XPHow to help your dog with street noises
Bikes, buses, and construction: distance, treats, and don’t force the approach.
4 min+25 XPHow to handle sidewalk encounters with dogs and people
Other dogs and people: when to say hi and when to keep walking.
5 min+30 XP
Frequently asked questions
Are the training courses free?
There are 5 free lessons to start. The rest unlock in the learning path inside petducator.
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson takes 3 to 5 minutes, with clear steps to practice the same day with your dog or cat.
In what order should I take the collections?
Follow the path order: Before coming home, then First care and commands, and finally Going out together.