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Every tool you need to go from overwhelmed to overjoyed.

We didn't just build a course; we built a support system. The Snoot 6-Month Crash Course is a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to take the guesswork out of dog ownership. From your dog's first night home to their first off-leash hike, we are with you every step of the way.

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1. The Complete 6-Month Video Curriculum

A masterclass in canine psychology and practical skills, broken down into bite-sized, actionable lessons.

  • The Transition: Mastering the "Homecoming" and the first 48 hours.

  • The Language: Deep-diving into dog behavior and silent communication.

  • The Essentials: Bulletproof house training and sustainable daily routines.

  • The Foundation: Building focus, leash skills, and reliable obedience.

  • The Real World: Socialization, confidence building, and managing heavy distractions.

2. The Snoot Private Community

Don't train in a vacuum. Join a dedicated space for proactive owners.

  • Direct Access: Ask questions and get professional clarity when you're stuck.

  • Shared Wins: Celebrate your progress with people who "get it."

  • Live Feedback: Learn from the successes (and setbacks) of other owners in real-time.

3. The "Ownerā€™s Manual" Resource Vault

Downloadable tools to keep you organized and on track.

  • Training Checklists: Know exactly what "done" looks like for every skill.

  • The Trouble-Shooter: Quick-reference guides for biting, jumping, and barking.

  • Daily Blueprints: Hour-by-hour schedules for puppies and rescues.

  • Progress Trackers: Visual sheets to see how far you and your dog have come.

The Result?

No more "Google-ing" at 2:00 AM. No more conflicting advice. Just one clear, professional path forward.

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New Dog Owner's Guide: 6-Months of Training, Health, and More!

  1. WATCH THIS FIRST: What To Expect From This Guide

    1 lesson
    1. What To Expect From This Guide

  2. Frequently Asked Questions

    5 lessons
    1. Positive Reinforcement vs Punishment Based Training
    2. What Actually is "Aggression"?
    3. What "My Dog Doesn't Listen" Really Means
    4. Definition of An Actual "Bite"
    5. Teaching How To Use The Clicker

  3. Day 1: What You Need to Know NOW

    7 lessons
    1. WATCH THIS FIRST: DAY 1 WHAT TO EXPECT
    2. Shopping List For New Dog Owners
    3. Name: Teaching Your New Dog Their New Name!
    4. The 3-3-3 Rule to How Long Your Dog Will Take to Settle In
    5. Introduction to Potty Training
    6. Explanation of Potty Training (#1 and #2)
    7. Explaining the Food and #2 Potty Schedule

  4. Health and Wellness For Your New Dog

    6 lessons
    1. Household Toxins to Be Extra Safe With
    2. Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Care For Your Pup
    3. Vaccinations and Socialization - Balancing Behavior and Health
    4. Humans Foods That Are Toxic and Dangerous to Dogs
    5. What to Expect on Your Dog's First Vet Visit
    6. Costs of Veterinary Care - Initial and Ongoing

  5. Day 2: Setting Up Home and Rules For Success

    6 lessons
    1. Explaining Socialization and Exposure to Raise Fear-Free Puppies
    2. "Total Management": Routine and Schedule to Make Your Life Easier
    3. Destructive Chewing Around Your House and How to Avoid It
    4. Overview of the Different Types of Chews
    5. Teaching Sit with Treats
    6. Training Your Dog's Name Should Always be Happy and Positive

  6. Day 3: Introducing Some Basic Obedience for Structure

    10 lessons
    1. Choosing the Right Leash, Harness, etc. for Leash Walking
    2. Loose-Leash Walking: The Perfect Setup for Better Walks Part 1
    3. Loose-Leash Walking: The Perfect Setup for Better Walks Part 2
    4. Basic Loose-Leash Walking Handling Skills
    5. Teach Your Dog to Respond to Their Name Outside
    6. Sit and Stand for "Puppy Push-ups"
    7. Teach Your Dog to Love Their Crate!

    1. Know Your Options for Leash Walking Harnesses and Collars

      1. Leash Walking Tools: Comparing a Regular Collar to a Head Halter
      2. Leash Walking Tools: Comparing a Back Harness to a Regular Collar
      3. Leash Walking Tools: Training to Wear a Head Halter

  7. Day 5: Improving Your Communication with Your Pup

    6 lessons
    1. Practice Keeping Eye Contact During Loose-Leash Walking
    2. Stop Puppy Nipping by Teaching Good "Bite Inhibition"
    3. Teach Sit with a Voice Command
    4. Developing Your Voice for Better Recalls
    5. Using The Right Voice to Call Your Dog's Name
    6. Easy Training Indoors with the Basics of Recalls

  8. Day 7: PHEW! Made it Through the First Week!

    6 lessons
    1. CHECK IN BEFORE ADVANCING (must complete to open next modules)
    2. The Importance of Your Dog Knowing Their Name for Recalls
    3. Overview of the 3 Parts of a Recall (AKA "come here!")
    4. Practice Luring Before Teaching "Down"
    5. Teaching "Down" with Luring
    6. Teaching Your Dog to Not Jump Up On You

  9. Week 2: Laying the Obedience Foundation for a Puptastic Life

    6 lessons
    1. WATCH THIS FIRST: MADE IT THROUGH WEEK 1
    2. 3 Factors To Reliable Training Results
    3. Loose-Leash Walking: Solving the "Putting on the Brakes" Problem
    4. Down: Teaching Down with Hand Signal
    5. Down: Teaching Down Directly from Standing
    6. Recalls: Ping-Pong Game for Practice Outside

  10. Week 3: More Basic Obedience and Structure

    9 lessons
    1. 3 Places Where Treats Go
    2. Stay: Your Dog's Foundation of Self-Control
    3. Stay: The Next Stage of Stay - Distance
    4. Stay: Combining Distance and Duration
    5. Down: Fading Food Lures
    6. Down: Making Your Down Automatically into a Stay
    7. Down: Teaching Down with Voice Command
    8. Down: Teaching Down with Voice Command Only
    9. Down: Patience with a Slow Learner!

  11. Week 4: Settling Into a Consistent Routine

    4 lessons
    1. Loose-Leash Walking: "The Lost Dog Walker" Exercise to Warm Up Before Walks
    2. Recalls: Practice and Use Recalls on Walks
    3. Recalls: Different Situations to Use Recalls
    4. Recalls: Tough Recalls From the Back Yard (Even With No Prior Training)

  12. Weeks 5 and 6: Expanding Basic Obedience and Other Skills

    11 lessons
    1. CHECK IN BEFORE ADVANCING (must complete to open next modules)
    2. Down: Overview of Teaching Down
    3. Leave-It: First Steps
    4. Leave-It: Progressing Leave-It On The Floor
    5. Leave-It: Starting Leave-It On The Floor
    6. Leave-It: Learning The Basics
    7. Leave-It: How To Do Corrections For Leave-It
    8. Leave-It: Leave-It While Standing Up
    9. Stay: Simple Troubleshooting - Creeping
    10. Stay: Simple Troubleshooting - "Correction Loops"
    11. Stay: Properly Correcting Stays

  13. Weeks 7 and 8: Training Even More Useful Obedience Commands

    10 lessons
    1. Recalls: Using Recalls on Walks to Power Through a Tough Spot
    2. Recalls: Reviewing Recalls Outdoors (Mild Distractions)
    3. Recalls: Review Recall Basics with a Bit More Distraction
    4. Recalls: Overview of Recalls in the Lobby (Mild Distractions)
    5. Training the Fundamentals of the Wait Command
    6. "Wait": Building up Your Wait at a Real Door
    7. "Wait": Progression to Training Wait at a Door
    8. "Wait": Creative Use of the Play Pen to Teach Wait
    9. "Wait": Wait for Everything, Including Meals
    10. "Wait": Developing a Better Wait Using the Crate

  14. Weeks 9 and 10: Completing the Full Set of Basic Obedience Commands

    5 lessons
    1. Recalls: Overview of All Parts of Recall with More Distractions
    2. Leave-It: Solidifying And Correcting Leave-It's
    3. "Wait": Practicing and Correcting Wait at the Front Door
    4. Loose-Leash Walking: "The Lost Dog Walker" Exercise to Re-focus On Walks
    5. Recalls: "Fading Out" Treats with Emergency Recalls

  15. Weeks 11 and 12: Setting Up for the Next Level of Obedience Training

    8 lessons
    1. CHECK IN BEFORE ADVANCING (must complete to open next modules)
    2. Introduction to Training Around Distractions
    3. Loose-Leash Walking: Practice Leash Walking Outside On the Street
    4. Recalls: Practicing Recalls in the Real World
    5. "Wait": Final Practice for Wait at the Front Door
    6. Leave-It: Solidifying Your Dog's Leave-It Understanding
    7. Leave-It: Advanced Goal - Treats On Paws
    8. Leave-It: Automatic Leave-It For Emergencies

  16. Weeks 13 and 14: Starting to Take Your Training Outside The Home

    5 lessons
    1. Distractions During Training - Real life Example
    2. Recalls: Practicing Recalls and Sniffing on a Walk
    3. Recalls: Practicing Recalls on Walks with Help From a Long Leash
    4. Loose-Leash Walking: Practicing Around Distractions
    5. Stay: Adding Distractions, The Hardest Part

  17. Weeks 15 and 16: Progressing Your Training In Public

    8 lessons
    1. 3 Strikes Rule for Training Around Distractions
    2. Leave-It: Leave-It for Everything
    3. Leave-It: 3 Different Types of Special Leave-It
    4. Leave-It: 3 Advanced Leave-It's
    5. Loose-Leash Walking: Continue Training Now Out in Public
    6. Loose-Leash Walking: Leash Handling Skills
    7. Loose-Leash Walking: Advanced Concepts - Leash Walking "Dance"
    8. Recalls: Using Recalls in Public (Moderate Distractions)

  18. Month 5: Putting Together All the Obedience Commands

    5 lessons
    1. Loose-Leash Walking: Using Recalls While Leash Walking in Public
    2. "Wait": Building the Strength of Your Wait with "Proofing"
    3. Leave-It: Using Leave-It To Help With Stay
    4. Loose-Leash Walking: Recalls and Leash Walking Go Together!
    5. "Wait": From Foundation to Waiting at the Door

  19. Month 6: Push Yourself! Reliable Training in Public

    9 lessons
    1. Loose-Leash Walking: Review All the Basics of Loose-Leash Walking
    2. Leave-It: Question: Can Leave-It Help If You're Not There?
    3. Stay: Adjusting Duration, Distance, and Distractions on the Fly
    4. Final High Difficulty Leave-It
    5. Combining Leave-It and Recalls in Public
    6. Stays in Public with High Distractions
    7. Combining Leash Walking and Recalls For Everyday Use
    8. Intuitive Leash Walking as the Final Goal of Training
    9. Loose Leash Walking While Pottying Together

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