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📌 START HERE: How Access Works & What to Expect
Welcome to Canine Lifestyle School. This is a private, paid training and lifestyle environment for dog owners who want calm, reliable behavior in real life — not just tips, tricks, or fragmented advice. This is not a free forum or casual community.It is a structured space built around leadership, routines, and real-world application. How Access Works This community is designed with multiple levels of access, based on the level of guidance and support you want. Standard / Foundations This is where everyone starts. Standard access focuses on: - Core structure and daily routines - Real-world behavior foundations - Education you can apply immediately This level gives you the framework and clarity most owners are missing. Lifestyle Coaching For owners who want more direct guidance and accountability. Lifestyle Coaching includes: - Live group coaching - Case discussion and problem-solving - Ongoing feedback and direction This level is for owners actively working through challenges and wanting support while they implement. VIP / Inner Circle VIP access is limited and reserved for clients who want priority support and higher-level access. This level is designed for: - Active training clients - Owners who want closer professional oversight - Those seeking a more personalized level of support VIP availability is limited and managed intentionally. Important Expectations - This is a working environment, not a social feed - Participation and implementation are expected - Respect for structure and leadership is non-negotiable Standard is education. Lifestyle Coaching is guidance. VIP is access. Choose the level of support that fits your needs and commitment. Start by reviewing the pinned posts and completing the first assignment. — Marko RussellCanine Lifestyle Specialist
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FIRST ASSIGNMENT-Establishing Structure
Before anything else, we start with awareness and consistency. Your Assignment: Over the next 24 hours, observe and note: 1. Your dog’s daily routine (wake-up, meals, walks, downtime) 2. Where structure exists — and where it does not 3. One situation where your dog shows uncertainty, over-arousal, or lack of clarity Do not try to fix anything yet. Comment Below: - Your dog’s age and breed - One routine you already do consistently - One area where structure is missing This assignment sets the foundation for everything that follows. Implementation starts now. — Marko Russell
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Weekend Reset – Structure Without Losing Freedom
Most owners lose progress on weekends because routines disappear. I ALWAYS start my days with a cup of coffee from Noble Paw Coffee, and online catch up Make starting your weekends an easy to manage structure. Log onto Skool and catch up on all of the weeks Daily posts you missed just so you have that information in your arsenal of information. I As you go through the days remember, you don’t need more commands.You need anchor points in the day. Weekend Anchor Points - Morning Walk: 5–10 minutes, no wandering. - Mid-Day Engagement: Toy play or leash work in driveway. - Visitor Management: No jumping, calm leash control. - Evening Wind-Down: Place or kennel for 20–30 minutes. Weekends are not for perfection.They are for maintaining leadership without pressure. Consistency in small doses keeps behavior stable. Comment or Share below, how you are creating your weekend engagement and including your dog and training into your LIFESTYLE on the weekends?
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END-OF-DAY RESET — QUICK TRAINING WHEN THE DAY GOT AWAY FROM YOU
Some days run long. Work stretches. Errands pile up.Before you know it, structured training time disappeared. That does not mean progress stops. What matters is finishing the day with clarity and leadership, even if you only have 5–10 minutes. Here’s how to do a fast, effective end-of-day brush-up: 1. Choose ONE Behavior Do not try to train everything.Pick Sit, Down, Place, or Leash Position — one skill only. Focused reps > scattered effort. 2. 3–5 Clean Repetitions You are not drilling.You are reminding. • Clear cue• Calm body language• Reward or praise when correct• Reset and repeat Quality matters more than quantity. 3. Add 30 Seconds of Duration Hold the position slightly longer than usual.This builds mental stamina without exhausting the dog. 4. Finish With Engagement End on something positive: • Toy tug• Short play burst• Calm affection• Structured heel for 20 steps The goal is connection, not exhaustion. 5. Close With Calm Have the dog settle on Place or beside you quietly for 1–2 minutes.This teaches that the day ends in stability, not chaos. Remember:Training is not only long sessions.Consistency in small windows builds reliable dogs. Five intentional minutes done correctly will outperform thirty distracted minutes every time. Busy days happen.Leadership still shows up — even briefly.
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Toys & Play: How We Use Them Correctly in Training
Toys are not just something to keep dogs busy. When used correctly, they become a powerful tool for engagement, motivation, and relationship building during training sessions. But here’s the key point most owners miss: Toys are a reward for engagement — not a replacement for structure. Why We Use Toys in Training. When a dog values a toy, play becomes: - A clear marker for correct behavior - A way to release drive and energy after focused work - A method to build connection between handler and dog - A reward that keeps training active and dynamic For many dogs, toys tap into instinctual drives that food alone doesn’t fully satisfy. The Right Way to Use Toys Toys should be: - Earned, not freely available - Used after obedience or engagement, not before. - Introduced with clear rules (start, stop, release) - Controlled by the handler at all times This teaches the dog: - Focus brings access - Calmness brings play - Engagement with YOU is what unlocks rewards Common Mistakes to Avoid > Letting the dog self-reward with toys > Using toys to distract instead of train > Overstimulating the dog with no off-switch > Using play to avoid addressing obedience gaps Play without structure creates chaos. Structure with play builds clarity. What We’re Building Long Term Our goal isn’t a dog that only works for toys. It’s a dog that: >Can engage deeply >Can turn drive on and off >Understands work first, reward second >Sees the handler as the source of everything valuable This is how training translates into real life — not just sessions. If you’re unsure when, how, or which toys to use with your dog, post below with: Your dog’s breed Age What motivates them most right now We’ll help you fine-tune it. — Marko
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