The drills · Versatile Puppy · 02 of 11
Versatile breeds · Puppy
Name Game.
Say the name once, party when the pup comes. The name means good things, never call a pup in to correct it.
Where it sits
Name Game is drill 2 of 11 in the versatile puppy program. Seven weeks to six months: the window that never reopens.
Before it: Socialization Walks
Seven to sixteen weeks is the window that never reopens. New ground every day, gravel, timber, tall grass, tailgates, town. Let the pup set the pace.
After it: Hallway Retrieves
Two or three tosses down a hallway with no exits; quit while the pup still wants one more. Trade for a treat, never rip the bumper away. Desire now, polish later.
What it builds toward
This drill feeds the NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA). What that test judges, from the rulebook.
Run it with your dog.
Open the KENAI app, log a training session, pick Name Game. The record keeps the day; the app reads the days against the test ahead. Free to start.
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