Training Log

Record every session. Date it, rate it, and note what you observed. This log is your data.

24 Total Sessions
2 Per Week
12 Weeks

Dog's Name

Breed / Age

Handler Name

Program Start Date

Trainer / Coach

Primary Reward

Rating Scale

Engagement: High / Medium / Low / None

Energy: High / Medium / Low / Tired

Tail: Wagging / Neutral / Tucked / Stiff

Week 1

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 1 — Charge the Clicker
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 2 — Test the Charge + Introduce "Yes"
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 2

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 3 — Eye Contact While Moving + Name Cue
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 4 — Lure Sit & Down + Introduce "Yes"
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 3

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 5 — Heel & Recall via Lure + Collar & Leash
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 6 — Shape Sit & Down + "Yes" Standalone
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 4

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 7 — Proofing: Duration & Stay
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 8 — Proofing: New Location (Outdoors)
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 5

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 9 — Proofing: Distance & Distraction
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 10 — Proofing: Offered Behaviors
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 6

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 11 — Proofing: Verbal Cues Only
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 12 — Proofing: Novel Location + Evaluation
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 7

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 13 — Behavior Maintenance & Review
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 14 — Distraction Proofing
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 8

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 15 — Duration Refinement
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 16 — New Environment Practice
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 9

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 17 — Off-Leash Foundation
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 18 — Real-World Application
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 10

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 19 — Stimulus Control Review
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 20 — Handler Skill Development
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 11

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 21 — Competition-Level Precision
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 22 — High-Distraction Environment
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Week 12

Day	Engagement	Energy	Tail Behavior
Session 23 — Full Behavior Chain Review
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked
Session 24 — Final Evaluation
	High Medium Low None	High Medium Low	Wagging Neutral Tucked

Program Progress Tracker

Behavior Status at Program End — Session 12

Sit

Ready — Solid on verbal cue

Needs Work — Signal still needed

Not Yet — Still forming

Down

Ready — Solid on verbal cue

Needs Work — Signal still needed

Not Yet — Still forming

Heel

Ready — Solid on verbal cue

Needs Work — Signal still needed

Not Yet — Still forming

Come

Ready — Solid on verbal cue

Needs Work — Signal still needed

Not Yet — Still forming

Program Completion Notes

Strongest Behavior

Behavior Needing Most Work

Handler Strengths Observed

Recommended Next Steps

Trainer Signature & Date