Basic Dog Manners Class Curriculum
Easily fill the best dog training classes in town—yours
Make teaching dog training classes easy, fun, and effective with Open Enrollment R+ Basic Manners curriculum

Why dogbiz Basic Manners
Fill your classes, and keep them that way
Open enrollment


Teach all levels of dogs and students together
Self-contained lesson plans
Keep students coming back for more
Finish class with the same number of students you started with, and get more of those students to take your next class, too—and the one after that.
Real-life themes
Save your time and end your stress
No more need to reinvent the wheel, piece together your classes from other trainers’ plans, rush to prep tonight’s lessons, or stress as you “wing it.
A fully planned, scripted curriculum allows you to teach easily and with confidence, and promotes professional consistency among all trainers on your staff.
Build R+ compliance in your community
Written by experienced R+ trainers and professional curriculum developers, dogbiz Basic Manners class creates enthusiastic student buy-in for positive reinforcement training.
Your students learn the skills they need with exercises designed to gently, effectively break down old training habits and commonly held myths.

Give your students better training results
Tired of hearing students complain, “He only behaves in class!”? Our real-life based curriculum teaches students how to get training success outside your classroom—where it counts most.
Goal-based curriculum
A focus on teaching people instead of dogs means your students learn the skills they need to handle new situations—like situational awareness, working at their dog’s level (criteria setting), and problem solving.
Basic Manners Package details

Easy to use

Fully editable and brandable

PC and Mac compatible

Designed by R+ trainers and master curriculum developers

Tried and tested by R+ trainers across the US and internationally

Materials delivered by thumb drive for easy access

Immediate delivery via download link upon request
What you get
Your Basic Manners Curriculum Package comes on a thumb drive and includes:

Fully scripted, easy to follow curriculum

Brandable student homework handbook

Instructor’s handbook

Assistant’s handbook (assistants not required)
Behaviors include:
Come
Down
Settle
Stay
Leave it
Loose leash walking
Anti-jumping
Wait
Polite greetings
Training concepts & skills include:
Life rewards
Fading the lure
Reward removal
Timing
Criteria setting
Problem solving
Proofing / handling distraction
Getting & keeping focus
Rate of reinforcement
Use of voice & body
After attending dogbiz Basic Manners, your students will be able to:
- Confidently handle their dog meeting strangers and fellow canines
- Prepare and enjoy meals without the dog underfoot
- Receive visitors who marvel at their dog’s good behavior
- Take peaceful, uneventful walks through their neighborhood or park
- Enjoy their dog’s company on errands or taking a break at the coffee shop
- Work from home, read email, or enjoy a movie uninterrupted
Orientation 3 Ways:
You choose the orientation option best for your student and business:
- Traditional group setting
- One-on-one “perk” to differentiate your program (in person or online via programs like Skype or Zoom)
- Video

After the first 4 students, every Basic Manners class signup is profit for your training business.
$600
Based on an average dog training class tuition, just 4 student registrations cover your curriculum investment and save you countless hours of class design and prep time
Or bundle your Basic Manners Curriculum and save:
Classes Success Package A
- Basic Manners Curriculum
- Puppy Curriculum
- Topics Curriculum
$1,650 (save $150)
Classes Success Package B
- Basic Manners Curriculum
- Puppy Curriculum
- 5 hours of consulting
$1,800 (save $150)
Not ready to commit? Get a sample and see for yourself.
Request your sample of the Basic Manners Curriculum
Questions? We’re happy to help!
Email or call 510.525.2547

What trainers say


“We are doing so well this year—open enrollment has been amazing. Thank you!”
–Cath Dombroski, Doggie Diplomas, Elderslie, NSW Australia


“We used to start class with 8 students and maybe finish with 3. In the past year since we started your open enrollment Basic and Puppy we have had only one student that did not complete our classes.”
–Dennis Fehling & Pamela Bigoni, Friends For Life Dog Training, Redmond, OR

Need more info about the Basic Manners package?
Let us know what questions you have—we’re happy to help.
Email or call us at 510.525.2547
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Basic Manners System Requirements & FAQ
Can I access your curriculum from my Mac and PC?
Yes. If you’re on a PC you’ll need Microsoft Word. If you’re a Mac user, you can use Word or Pages.
I have a class starting this weekend. How fast can I get my new curriculum?
No worries! You’ll receive an immediate order confirmation email with a download link as soon as you complete your purchase.
Who writes the dogbiz curriculum?
Do I have to offer open enrollment to use dogbiz curriculum?
Not at all. The dogbiz Basic Manners curriculum works just as well as a traditional sequential format with all students starting and ending class on the same dates together.
Does your curriculum include an orientation session without dogs?
What age group is your curriculum designed for?
Our Basic Manners curriculum can be used for any age from adolescence through senior dogs.
What training methodologies are used?
