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Canine Training Partners are the heart of NICST!

Canine Training Partners Program

Canine Training Partner Manual

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

PREPARING FOR A DOG

Preparing for a dog

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Policies and Procedures

DOG BEHAVIOR

Dog Behavior

DOG HANDLING

Dog Handling

GROOMING AND HEALTH

Grooming and Health

CANINE COMMUNICATION

Canine Communication

CTP TRAINING MANUAL 1.3 - FULL VERSION

CTP Full Training Manual Version 1.3

Training Information

Engagement

Toy Toss Engagement

Free Flow Engagement

Offered Focus Engagement

Tug Engagement

Self Control

Building Self Control

Offering Behaviors

Offering Behaviors Training

Ring The Bell to Relieve (Instructions)

Ring The Bell To Relieve Steps #1 & #2

Ring The Bell To Relieve Step #3

Ring The Bell To Relieve Step #4

Ring The Bell To Relieve Step #5

Ring The Bell To Relieve Presentation

Leash Handling

Leash Handling – Leash Grips

Collar Response

Collar Response / Leash Pressure

Corrections

Mechanics of Corrections

Obedience

Body Handling

Food Rewards

Food Rewarding

Polite Food Taking

Polite Food Taking

Marker Training

Marker Training

Food Refusal

Food Find It

Coming soon

Training Set Ups

Distractions

Luring with food

Luring with food

Behavior Modification

Barking

Destructive Behaviors

Resource Guarding

Separation Anxiety

Fearful Dogs

Medical Assistance Dog Skills Training

Special Skills Training “Visit”

Trick Training - "Bang"

“Bang” Trick Training Video & Instructions

Trick Training - Crawl / Under

Crawl / Under

Trick Training - Clean Up

Clean Up

Grooming and Body Checks

Grooming and Body Checks

Parts of the Collar

Parts of The Collar

Motivation / Leadership

Motivation / Leadership

Effective Praise

Effective Praise

CTP Forms

Communication Board

Daily Communication Board

Initial Evaluation Form

Initial Evaluation Form

CTP Placement Questionnaire

CTP Placement Questionnaire

Relieving Log

Relieving Log

CTP Contact List

CTP Contact List

Training Center Address
NICST Nylabone Training Center
1300 Willow Pass Ct. Suite B
Concord, CA 94520

Mailing Address
1300 Willow Pass Ct. Suite B
Concord, CA 94520

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NICST Career Change Adoption Application

Puppies bred and raised through the service dog program will have a minimum adoption fee of $1200. The adoption coordinator will inform the potential adopter of the dog's fee. The adoption fee is to help cover any medical and training costs that have incurred since we have had the dog. We take applications for all potential dogs in our program. A volunteer or staff member will contact you when the form has been completed. In order to move forward with adoption, we require a home visit to be completed, meeting all family members and ensure all existing pet dogs in the home are welcoming to a new dog. If you have any questions regarding the adoption process, please email Hayley@dogs4diabetics.com

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