Session Notes to Homework Sheet

Turns a trainer's rough notes from a lesson into a clear homework sheet the dog's owner can follow between sessions.

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Before and after

BEFORE · what the owner typed

Input from the trainer: "Selma Ashby and her dog Pickle, a 2 yr old Lagotto Romagnolo mix. Session today was Tuesday at Ottercroft Dog School, 2196 Marshcroft Ave, Fernbury. I'm Shane Burnett. Selma's main worry is pulling on leash on walks. Today Pickle pulled hard at the gate but by the end of the session he walked 10 steps loose leash in the parking lot using the stop-and-wait method. Reward with the little freeze-dried liver bits, Selma has them. Practice 2 short walks a day, 10 min each, same quiet street. Stop the second the leash goes tight, wait for slack, then treat and go. Also sit at doors, he jumps through. We did wait at the front door, he got it 3 out of 5 times. Practice at every door, reward when he holds the sit till I say ok. If he jumps, close the door gently, reset. Watch out, he gets over excited around the neighbor's beagle, don't let him greet on leash. Selma should keep her walks away from the beagle for now. Next session is Tuesday the following week, we'll add recall. Questions call 216-555-0166."

AFTER · what the skill produced

Hi Selma,

Here is Pickle's homework from today's session at Ottercroft Dog School. Great work today. Please practice a little each day, and call me with any questions.

1. Loose leash walking (your main worry)
Where we are: Pickle pulled hard at the gate, but by the end of the session he walked 10 steps on a loose leash in the parking lot using the stop-and-wait method.
Practice:

Take 2 short walks a day, about 10 minutes each, on the same quiet street.
The second the leash goes tight, stop walking.
Wait until the leash goes slack.
Give Pickle a freeze-dried liver treat, then keep walking.

2. Sit and wait at doors
Where we are: At the front door, Pickle held his wait 3 out of 5 times.
Practice:

Practice at every door.
Ask Pickle to sit and hold it until you say "ok."
Reward him when he waits for your "ok."
If he jumps through, gently close the door and reset.

Watch for

Pickle gets very excited around the neighbor's beagle. Please do not let him greet the beagle on leash.
We recommend keeping your walks away from the beagle for now.

Next session
Next Tuesday. We will add recall.

Questions? Call Shane Burnett at 216-555-0166.

Questions for the owner

What is the exact date of next Tuesday's session, and what time?
Does the trainer want the "ok" release word used for the loose leash walk too, or only at doors?

What it does

Turns a trainer's rough notes from a lesson into a clear homework sheet the dog's owner can follow between sessions. It covers what was worked on, what to practice, how often, and what to watch for.

Use it when: Use when a dog trainer needs to turn rough session notes into a clear homework sheet for the dog's owner, such as: write up homework, send the client their practice plan, or turn my notes into homework.