What are the '3 D's & the 'E'' of dog training?

Simply put, the 3 D’s are conditions under which you train your dog to ‘build’ the reliability of the ‘cue’ and their ability to do it, no matter what! You know how you often say, “I don’t know why he won’t do it - he does it perfectly at home!’ Well, this is why!

Donna Ashley, CCPDT-KA, CBATI-KA

1/20/2025

Training your dog how to 'sit' is only part of training a truly reliable behavior. And, training it in your living room doesn't mean he will respond the same way in the great big world.

You still have to train through the '3D's' and switch up the 'E'! What?

Distance, Duration, Distractions and training in varied Environments!

Click below for a PDF download of our handout 'The 3D's & an 'E''!